To view the Live Stream for John’s Service, please click on the link below at 1:55 p. m. AST on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
https://www. middletonfuneralhome. com/livestream
John Alexander Mac Eachern passed away peacefully at age 84 on November 24, 2025, in Middleton, Nova Scotia. This community became home for him and his wife of 54 years, Barbara “Moozie,” when they retired there 17 years ago after living in Kleinburg and Nobleton, Ontario for three decades while working and raising their family. There’s no denying that John was a man with a big heart. He was gentle and kind but also ambitious and entrepreneurial, making everyone around him feel welcome and comfortable. The youngest of three brothers, John was born in Toronto with a serious congenital heart defect known as Tetralogy of Fallot and doctors didn’t expect him to survive childhood. Thanks to his parents’ determination and the skill of cardiologist Dr. Gordon Murray, he had groundbreaking surgery in 1945 at just four years old-the third operation of its kind ever performed and the first one done in Canada-using what became known as the Blalock-Thomas-Taussig shunt. He went on to endure more heart surgeries and two heart attacks yet lived a long life that surpassed all early expectations. In the 1960s, John obtained a degree in Hospitality and Hotel Management from Cornell University. His early career included positions at The Royal York, The Banff Springs, and Chateau Lake Louise hotels where he met Barbara. They married in 1971 that same year he took over The Doctor’s House tearoom started by his mother. John later expanded it into a fine dining restaurant called The Doctor’s House & Livery which still operates today in Kleinburg, Ontario. He also opened The Captain’s House in Chester, Nova Scotia. These ventures reflected his lifelong passion for hospitality and connecting with people. Together with Barbara, they developed a love for Nova Scotia’s friendly atmosphere-a bond that led them back there during their retirement years. An artist at heart, John rediscovered painting later in life transitioning from oils to watercolor and egg tempera techniques. His home studio became a creative haven where he left behind over 200 pieces showcasing his curious nature and expressive style. Writing was another passion; he two mystery novels (The Hatrick Murders and The Blood of Art), along with several short stories and screenplays while being active in a local writers’ group until just weeks before he died. A lifelong learner at heart, John truly embraced every moment as an opportunity for growth through art or life experiences. He’s survived by his wife Barbara; daughters Lisa Turner (James) and Jennifer Mac Eachern; sons Gordon “Drew” (Samantha Banting) and Jeffrey (Wendy Doan); along with grandchildren Macey, Rhys, Payton, Noelle, and Grayson. He was deeply loved by his extended Sims family who shared many summers together at Cedar Point on Lake Simcoe. Many have expressed their gratitude during John’s last days for how quietly impactful he’d been throughout their lives-his ability to listen closely while leading others or simply opening up both home & heart whenever possible meant so much to those around him-friends included! Tirelessly advocating compassion within communities alongside creativity brought joy not only into each interaction but created lasting memories too! A funeral service will be held Tuesday December second at two o’clock PM inside Holy Trinity Anglican Church located at forty-five Main St., Middleton NS-all are welcome! For anyone unable join us physically we’ll be live streaming this event via Funeral Home website main page under Live Stream starting promptly by one fifty-five pm AST time zone wise! Over many years served proudly president role Canadian Congenital Heart Alliance advocating strongly behalf patients like himself needing support! In lieu flowers donations made memory can go towards CCHA or Old Holy Trinity Trust instead please consider contributing generously if possible? Arrangements entrusted here today through Middleton Funeral Home located thirty-nine eight Main Street reachable via phone number one-eight-five-five-eight-two-five-three-four-four-eight online guestbook available signable visiting: www. middletonfuneralhome. com
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