John H. McCuaig passed away in the early morning hours of January 13, 2025, succumbing to complications from pneumonia . He is survived by brother-in-law David Mills, his niece Julianne and her husband Paul and his nephew Michael and his wife Sarah. He will be dearly missed by his great-niece Katie and his great-nephew Jonathan.

John was a voracious reader, a lover of film, and the theatrical and visual arts. His love of language led him into a career of editing; his love of learning led him into teaching - and this is where he shone. For many years John taught high school English, but it was really much more than that. He taught young adults to push themselves, find themselves and ultimately to teach themselves.

John spent his last years in a retirement home entertaining the staff with Tarot and palm readings, as well as discovering everyone’s cultural background and regaling them with all sorts of facts about their home country. He loved to discuss history and politics and believed that everyone has a story to tell, if you just take the time to ask them and to listen.

Visitation will be held at the Pine Hills Funeral Centre, 625 Birchmount Rd on Thursday January 23 from 1-2pm with the funeral service and reception to follow.