In memory of

John Deas Gretton

January 25, 1958 - March 2, 2025

With broken hearts we announce the passing of John Gretton on March 2, 2025 at the age of 67 years. He was born in Toronto to Jack and Phyllis Gretton. He is reunited in heaven with his parents and his brother Robert.
Loving father to Daniel and Kristaps. Cherished grandfather to Maya. Adored by his siblings William, Robert and Joanne. Caring uncle to his nephew Jonas and niece Rebecca. He will be missed by his godsons and his many cousins in Ontario, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. He loved his many relatives, friends, colleagues and community members.
John had a long career in the newspaper business, mainly working for the Toronto Star since an early age starting as a little paperboy. John eventually became one of the top distribution managers and was very proud to be inaugurated into the Toronto Star Quarter Century Club.
John will be remembered for his humour, integrity, caring personality and big heart. John will be forever loved and dearly missed by his family, relatives, and friends.

Guestbook

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Jim Morris (Friend and colleague)

Entered March 7, 2025 from Fort Erie

So many great memories working with John in the Toronto Star Northwest office. John was a hard worker and had a great kinda dry sense of humor. I learned a lot working with John. Trips to Montreal, Deerhurst etc. So many good memories.. so sorry to the family for your loss. 😞

Michael Martyn (Coworker)

Entered March 7, 2025 from London

Worked with John at the Toronto Star. Great coworker with a big heart. RIP John

Arturs Lauzis (Friend)

Entered March 7, 2025 from Utopia

Rest in Peace.❤️

Dace Zacs (Close family friends, beloved Godfatherof my son Brent Zacs)

Entered March 7, 2025 from Bradford

John, you left us unexpectedly, too soon, I wish we could have spend more time together, you will be missed by your Godson Brent& his brother Calvin, also by our Grandchildren, who often enjoyed your company. This is a time of sadness for us all! Rest in peace.