John
Durning

1949 - 2024

John Durning, the most wonderful son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024. Predeceased by his beloved parents William and Ellen Durning and brother Tom. Survived by siblings Charlotte (Marty), Peter (Marijke) and Cathy (Malcolm). John will be greatly missed by nieces and nephews Natalie (Lee), Kathryn (Chuck), Matthew (Jasia), Anne (Luke), Kevin (Katherine), Michael, Max and Katie and great-nieces and nephews Kate, Charlie, Will, Tommy and Mae Ellen.

Kane & Fetterly

Obituary

John Durning

1949 - 2024

John Durning, the most wonderful son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024.  Predeceased by his beloved parents William and Ellen Durning and brother Tom.  Survived by siblings Charlotte (Marty), Peter (Marijke) and Cathy (Malcolm).  John will be greatly missed by nieces and nephews Natalie (Lee), Kathryn (Chuck), Matthew (Jasia), Anne (Luke), Kevin (Katherine), Michael, Max and Katie and great-nieces and nephews Kate, Charlie, Will, Tommy and Mae Ellen.  

John grew up in NDG and loved all sports, especially golf, the Alouettes, the Habs and, of course, the Glasgow Celtic soccer team.  He was an avid reader with a great love of books and could be counted on to successfully complete the New York Times crossword puzzle every Sunday. After his retirement from CP rail, John travelled widely and particularly enjoyed visiting family in Vancouver.

John had a beautiful heart and we will miss him forever.

A special thank you to the team at Maimonides, 5th floor.   Also a special thanks to caregivers Lilian & Dina.