Obituary of John Douglas Pilgrim

October 15, 1945 – November 19, 2024

John passed peacefully, after a short battle with cancer, on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at the Oak Ridges Hospice in Port Perry, surrounded by his loving family. John lived a life filled with family, service to his community and a love for life. Travelling throughout Canada and the U.S. with his wife the late Janette (nee MacDonald) and then with his loving partner Gloria. He was always happy to return home to his roots building his legacy at the family cottage on Foote Lake. His service to the community included starting his own T.V. and appliance repair Business, Home Hardware and Home Furniture dealer for 48 years, Brock Township Volunteer Firefighter for 47 years, Boy Scout Leader, Sunderland Lions Club member, Sunderland Business Association and supporter of both St. Andrews United Church in Sunderland and Trinity United Church in Cannington.

John’s family (Team John) would like to thank Lakeridge Health Port Perry staff, Oak Ridges Hospice staff and the doctors for the support and loving care John was given during his brief illness. Memorial donations can be directed to Oak Ridges Hospice www.oakridgeshospice.com, or the Port Perry Hospital Foundation www.pphfoundation.ca. John is dearly loved and will be missed by Gloria, George and Carrie, Charlene and Lorne, Kristina and Luke, Kelly and Dave, Dan and Todd: grandchildren Alicia, Brooklyn, Cara, Meghan and Jerry, Ben, and Daniel Roman, Ashlyn, Seth, Carson, Quade, Owen, Auston, Devon and great grandson Cyrus: and his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, and so many cousins.

The family will greet visitors at St. Andrew’s United Church in Sunderland on Saturday, November 30^th, 2024 from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. with a Celebration of his Life service held on Sunday, December 1^st, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. in the Church. Reception to follow at the Sunderland Legion. Private graveside burial will have already taken place at the Sunderland Cemetery. Memories photos and condolences may be shared at www.thornefuneralhome.ca