O Captain of kindness! O steadfast soul! A instructor, brother, father, and buddy, John Edward Ramsey’s life was a hymn of devotion, religion, and repair. Born on a snowy January morning in 1950, he entered this world as a beacon of heat amidst winter’s chill. From the start, his life was outlined by a quiet energy and boundless compassion, qualities nurtured in Sarnia, Ontario, by his loving mother and father, Gladys Beatrice (née Richards) (1999) and John Hedley Ramsey (2006).
The week following his fifth birthday, John was baptized into Christ inside the Roman Catholic Church, alongside his father and three sisters, at St. Joseph’s in Sarnia. This sacrament, carried out by Rev. Fr. O’Rourke, marked the start of a life steeped in religion, a basis that may information him by means of each season.
As a boy, John’s religion was his cornerstone, main him to spend a formative yr with the Brothers of St. Louis. This expertise planted the seeds of his deep non secular devotion, a trademark of his life. He carried this devotion into his schooling, incomes a Bachelor of Arts from King’s School on the College of Western Ontario and a Bachelor of Training from Memorial College in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
In 1972, John married his now former spouse, Toni, in Tecumseh, Ontario. Collectively, they ventured to Bai-vert, Newfoundland, the place John started his instructing profession and Toni labored as a registered nurse. Their early years collectively have been full of love, ambition, and goals of household. It was in Sarnia, nonetheless, the place they laid down roots, elevating their 4 daughters—Sarah Jane (1974), Ruth-Anne (1976), Jacqueline Marie (1978), and Ellen (1981)—whereas John’s profession in schooling flourished.
As a instructor, John was greater than an teacher; he was a mentor and information. Whether or not instructing Faith, Geography, or Woodworking at St. Patrick’s Excessive College or shaping younger minds within the elementary classroom, he approached his work with ardour and a deep sense of objective. His wit and heat left a mark on 1000’s of scholars who noticed in him not only a instructor, however a trusted buddy and confidant spanning 33 profitable years.
Past the classroom, John embraced neighborhood and religion with equal vigour. A proud member of the Knights of Columbus, he earned his 4th Degree and served as each Grand Knight and Devoted Navigator. For 41 years, he embodied the order’s rules of charity, unity, and fraternity, extending kindness and help to all who crossed his path.
John’s life was enriched by music and fellowship. As a choir member, cantor, and Eucharistic Minister at Our Woman of Mercy Church, in addition to a singer with Corunna United Church and the Georgian Singers at All Saints Anglican Church, he stuffed sanctuaries along with his voice and his coronary heart.
Predeceased by his mother and father, John leaves behind a legacy of affection by means of his daughters and granddaughter Abigail. He’s survived by his sisters Linda (Mario) Scarpelli, Susan (Walt) Schneider, and Patricia (Paul) Sloan; his nieces, nephews, and their youngsters; and an unlimited prolonged household unfold throughout Canada and america of America. His greatest
associates—Dan and the late Shirley, Al, Jerry and Ellen, Chet and Vera, Charlie and Cathy, Tina and her household, Chris and Teena—have been companions of laughter, religion, and reminiscence, too quite a few to call in full however cherished nonetheless.
John Ramsey was a person of unshakable religion, selfless devotion, and profound humour. He imparted knowledge not solely by means of his teachings however by means of his life, main with compassion, humility, and pleasure. His presence can be deeply missed, however his legacy lives on in each coronary heart he touched, each lesson he taught, and each tune he sang.
O Captain, O brother, relaxation now within the arms of eternity. Let the heavens sing your identify as we keep in mind the melody of your life, a tune of affection, loyalty, and never-ending grace.
Love, because it at all times has been and can without end be,
Your sisters – Linda, Susan, and Patricia
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