Dear Barb, So very, very sorry to hear about John and hope that you are fine. You’re in our prayers along with prayers for John’s soul. Will miss your visits to the west coast. y6xck

Dear Barbara-we are so sorry to hear the sad news about John. He was always so good to talk to and his stories were always interesting.A nice guy with many passions. He and my father got along really well and my Dad thought highly of him. Our condolences. Brian and Gale

hi Barb I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You two are in my thoughts and prayers. You were such a great couple. Estella brand and family

Dear Barb, Elaine and I were both saddened to hear of your loss. To lose a life partner is very difficult and we hope that the many memories the two of you shared in your many years together will give you strength in this very difficult time. I remember fondly the many fish stories that John shared with me and the great outdoor experiences the two of you have had. I always enjoyed John’s enthusiasm and descriptions of the same. God bless, Gord and Elaine

Barbara I just heard about John, & I am so very sorry!! Please accept our deepest sympathies & condolences. He was a wonderful man & will be greatly missed by many ! Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time! Valli, Mark & Brad Fairnington

Dear Barbara, I am very saddened to hear of John’s passing. You two were such a good team. You are in my prayers. Love, Bob May

Barb, please accept our sincere condolences on the death of Mr. Makarchuk. Laurie Bassett and Richard Kallio

My deepest sympathies. He was a kind man.

Dear Barbara, We know what you are going through and are so sad to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers along with John’s soul as we all know that down deep John was a Christian. God Bless you both. We’ll miss your visits when you came to the west coast. Please keep in touch. Love; George &Marion

Dear Barb, So very, very sorry to hear about John and hope that you are fine. You’re in our prayers along with prayers for John’s soul. Will miss your visits to the west coast. y6xck

hi Barb I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You two are in my thoughts and prayers. You were such a great couple. Estella brand and family

Dear Barbara-we are so sorry to hear the sad news about John. He was always so good to talk to and his stories were always interesting.A nice guy with many passions. He and my father got along really well and my Dad thought highly of him. Our condolences. Brian and Gale

Barbara I just heard about John, & I am so very sorry!! Please accept our deepest sympathies & condolences. He was a wonderful man & will be greatly missed by many ! Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time! Valli, Mark & Brad Fairnington

Dear Barb, Elaine and I were both saddened to hear of your loss. To lose a life partner is very difficult and we hope that the many memories the two of you shared in your many years together will give you strength in this very difficult time. I remember fondly the many fish stories that John shared with me and the great outdoor experiences the two of you have had. I always enjoyed John’s enthusiasm and descriptions of the same. God bless, Gord and Elaine

Dear Barbara, I am very saddened to hear of John’s passing. You two were such a good team. You are in my prayers. Love, Bob May

So sorry for your loss. Another one of your Assistant Student Librarian Queen Elizabeth School around 1968/69

Mrs Makarchuk I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Makarchuk. I often think about the two of you as I pass by your house when I am home visiting my mother. You are in my thoughts Your Assistant Student Librarian Queen Elizabeth School around 1968/69

Barb, please accept our sincere condolences on the death of Mr. Makarchuk. Laurie Bassett and Richard Kallio

Hello Barbara: I feel as if I have known you for years, with sending invitations out for the Cossar family reunion. My sincerest condolences at the loss of your life partner. The obituary reads like a real love story. May all those memories bring you comfort at this time. Sincerely, Jeannette Tootell

Barb. Sorry to hear about John passing away. Our thoughts and prays are with you. John will be missed by all that .

Barb, we are so sorry and saddened by your loss. We always enjoyed our visits with John and yourself and will remember all the laughs and especially our dance on the deck!

Mrs. Makarchuk: I am very sorry to read about the passing of your husband. I enjoyed his honest and straight forward method of teaching. I will always remember his stories of his great fishing adventures. My deepest condolences to you.

Dear Barbara. I am very sorry for your loss. I remember John and Granny Olga making meat on a stick and perogies and cabbage rolls in her kitchen for Ukranian nights. Always smiling. Many good memories that I hope will give you comfort at this sad time.

dear Barb. losing a life partner a friend a soul mate is a huge loss in your own life journey. you are in my thoughts and I wish you strength and happy memories. love Deborah

I’m very sorry to hear this, Mrs. Makarchuk. Condolences from me on your loss.

Barbara I’m am so sorry to hear of John’s passing!

The very first key chain I ever owned was made in Mr Makarchuks shop class at King George School. Mr M. Made a lasting impression with me…..if its worth doing…you get yourself prepared and do it right the first time! A motto that is with me to this day.. my most sincere condolences.

Our Deepest sympathies in the loss of your dear husband. You are in our prayers. Aine and Sam Pittui.

After 42 years we have loss a friend, a landlord, and finally part of our family (not exactly in that order). So many memories to cherish and talk about. John will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Our hearts go out to Barbara who has had John as a partner for 57 years.

Please except my condolence, I had Mr Makarchuk as a teacher at West End school, the best teacher ever. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.