Obituary

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and great-grandfather. John D. McKenna, age 86, passed away at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener at 11:30am on November 27 after a protracted struggle with vascular issues and cancer. He was born in Montreal, Quebec, where he began his professional career as a personnel administration manager for Air France. He later did sales for Air France before leaving and joining Voyageur Travel Insurance as a district sales manager. A subsequent promotion to VP sales eastern Canada required a move to Brampton, ON. Voyageur became a nation-wide entity with John eventually becoming its president before ultimately being purchased by the Royal Bank of Canada. Prior to his retirement, John sat on the Board of Directors of the RBC Insurance Group as vice-chairman. He was a caring and loving man who adored his family. He took pride in his Irish heritage and loved its music and history. His sound advice, wisdom and generosity will be missed along with his telling of many hilarious life stories. He was preceded in death by his sisters: Kathleen, Margaret, Maureen and Eileen He is survived by Mary-Ann, his loving wife of 59 years, sister Josephine (her husband Jim Treacy and their family) sons; Mark (partner Magda) and John (wife Vicki), Grandchildren; Lauren, Matthew, John George, Victoria, Michael, David & Jacob, two great- grandchildren; Owen and Paityn, brothers-law; Brian Turner, Frank Ryan and Bob Desnoyers and wife Ginette and many nieces and nephews. There will be a Celebration of Life on June 25, 2022 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 275 Fergus, ON. Charitable donations can be made directly at this branch. Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com or 519-772-1237.