In memory of

John Pack

January 15, 1951 -  October 23, 2020

No obituary currently exists.

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Deborah Griffin (Sister)

Entered November 3, 2020 from Toronto

John drifted away from us after some minor strokes and early onset Alzheimer's. His last years were terribly difficult. But I remember, quite vividly, the sweet child he was, the intense arguments we had in our teens, and the lovely man he became. We were close friends for most of our lives. At the end, in his spacious palliative-care room at Mt. Sinai Hospital, he listened to my playlist and my stories about our past, and stared intently at me from behind his oxygen mask. I took off my own Covid mask to try to make things easier for him, and I felt we had a close connection. I'll miss my big brother, and picture him always as he was - bright, creative and loving.

Carolyn Pack (Sister)

Entered November 7, 2020 from Toronto

Rest in Peace

Patti Thompson (Friend of Deborah's)

Entered November 8, 2020 from Toronto

My condolences to the whole family during this sad time. May fond memories keep him alive in your hearts.

Denton Young (freind)

Entered November 8, 2020 from Mississauga

John was my best friend for many years. We did everything together. I was lucky to have known him and been able to share so many experiences growing up. We went to movies almost every week end, ate Chinese food, travelled to California in the summer of 1969, built a tree house, smoked menthol cigarettes, painted his Uncle John's house, went to Prince Edward Island to attend my brother's wedding and he designed and built the kitchen in my first house. He was the best friend I ever had. I will miss him.

Susie Belton (Friend of Deborah’s.)

Entered November 8, 2020 from Toronto

So very very sorry for your loss. Thinking about you and your family during this difficult time. Lots of love. Xo

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Deborah Griffin (Sister)

Entered October 28, 2020 from Toronto

John Russell Pack, beloved son of Carol Birtch and the late Rowland Pack, brother of Deborah Griffin, Carolyn Pack and Marianne Pack, father of Joseph Pack and ex-husband of Pamela McNab, died on October 23rd, 2020 (two months before his 70th birthday) at Mt. Sinai Hospital.

John grew up in Thornhill, and subsequently moved to downtown Toronto where he spent his adult life. He became an expert cabinet maker after showing much talent when he was very young. (We remember his tree house complete with beds and electricity.) John was never happier and more comfortable than in his woodworking shop.

John came from a creative family. As a child he played piano, recorder and enjoyed singing. He had lifelong friends. He adored his son Joseph. Windsurfing was one of his passions. He created beautiful one-of-a-kind furniture.

John was intelligent, funny, sensitive, supportive and deeply caring. He will be greatly missed.

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