Milne: John Andrew,
Peacefully at Stevenson Memorial Hospital Alliston, on June 5, 2023. John Milne in his 90th year, beloved husband of Janice Milne (nee: Magloughlen), and the late Marian Milne (nee: Dell). Loving father of Tara West (Doug), and Moira Milne-Brandt (Olaf). Dearly loved grandfather of Emily (Pierce), Paige (Taylor), Liam, Oren, and Oriana. Lovingly remembered by Janice’s children Allison McNutt (Josh), Jennifer Magloughlen (Patrick Pyke), Andrew Magloughlen, and her grandchildren Gavin, Carter, and Mickala. Forever in the hearts of John’s close family and many friends in Scotland.
Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Visitation will be held at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham 905-936-3477 on Wednesday June 21, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8pm. Memorial Service will be held in Tottenham United Church 26 Mill St. E., Tottenham, on Thursday June 22, 2023 at 11am. Donations to Tottenham United Church or Canadian Blood Services or Stevenson Memorial Hospital Alliston would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences or messages for the family may be left at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
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Service
Memorial Visitation
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham Ontario L0G1W0
Wednesday June 21, 2023
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Wednesday June 21, 20236:00pm - 8:00pm
Memorial Service
Tottenham United Church
26 Mill Street East, Tottenham Ontario L0G1W0
Thursday June 22, 202311:00am
Sheila Kitchen Reg. Nurse CBS says
My deepest regrets to the loss of John Milne. I always spoke to John and his wife. It was such a pleasure having them as volunteers for Canadian blood services in Tottenham at the Community Centre. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Their kindness and efficiency were especially noticed by the donors and CBS staff. We thank you and miss you! ❤️❤️
M.K.Megraw says
Very fond memories of his days at South simcoe Theatre..made us laugh till the tears
rolled down..especially in “A funny thing happened on the way to the Forum” rest in peace John.
Herb & Lynda Hastings says
To all of John’s family: What can we say about this man? More appropriately, what can’t we say? It has been such a pleasure to know this awesome human being. So giving of himself and his time. Volunteering in so many different ways. I think we’ll always remember him as “Mr. Tottenham”. He has set a fine example not just for his family but for all of us to follow. Even if we all volunteer a fraction of the time John did, this will be a better world. Thank you John for showing us how it’s done. You will always hold a special place in our hearts. Rest in peace dear friend.
We know Janice & family, Tara, Moira and family’s and the rest of all John’s family will hold the memory of his twinkling eyes, quick wit, laughter & your own special moments close to your hearts.
Moira Milne says
Thank-you for your kind words and memories. Agreed!
Tom Shreeve says
Janice, Tara, Moira and Families
We fondly remember John’s leadership and mentorship in our time with the Tottenham United Church, from reading passages, to Santa, to time in the kitchen, and times at the many meetings of the church.
His voice was memorable, with only kind words of encouragement, and a smile on his face. A true gentleman.
Tom and Linda Shreeve.
Moira Milne says
Thank-you, for your kind words Tom.
Dougy and Monica says
Moira and Family
We send our deepest condolences to you All,
We didn’t know your Dad, but clearly he was and is so Loved ❤️
He raised a beautiful family and your to prove it !!!
Love Dougy and Monica ❤️
Moira Milne says
Thanks Doug and Monica
Your flowers and words mean a great deal to our family.
Monica and Douglas Rosmarin says
Moira and Family,
Dougy and I send our Deepest condolences for your Dad’s Passing,
Thinking of you in our Hearts ❤️
Moira Milne says
Thank, you so much for thinking of us at this difficult time.
Jeannette & Jim Ferrie says
To Janice, Tara, Moira & Families, Our family was terribly sad to hear of John’s passing. John sure was a lovely man & liked by everyone in and around Tottenham. Scottish Santa was always a big favourite with young and old. Also well known for the many years of addressing “THE HAGGIS” at Tottenham Legion. RIP .
Jim, Jeannette, Katrina & Shona ♥️
Moira Milne says
Thank-you to the Ferrie Family. Your kind words bring us comfort.
Bob McFadden says
RIP JOHN. May his Journey Be Grand.
Moira Milne says
Thank-you, Bob. Yes. May it be.
Betty & Wilf Trahan says
So sorry for your loss, John will always be in our memories, We send our love and hugs to Tara and family & Moira and family
Moira Milne says
Thank-you, Wilf and Betty for your kind words.
Sandi Leavey says
Dear Milne Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. These words do not represent the grief that you must be feeling.
Be comforted by your beautiful memories. He was such kind person, affecting eveyone in a special way and will stay in all our hearts forever.
Love to all of you. Sandi
Moira Milne says
Thank-You, Sandi,
My Dad loved having you as a neighbor and friend!
Art & Mary Sagert says
Deepest sympathy in your loss of a husband, father, grandfather John was a gentle , fun loving man. May you find comfort and peace in great memories of a fine man. He will be missed by many
Moira Milne says
Thank-you for your kind words.
Joan Hammond says
One of the nicest man to set foot on this planet, John and I were one of the founding members of the village players so we go back a long time . He will be so missed by family and friends and The Village Players , He was in so many plays and all ways doing things for the Players . He was a sweet gentle man who cared about every body . I am so very sad and will miss seeing him in town , and at the Players ,RIP. My friend.
Moira Milne says
Thank-you Joanie! You could always bring a smile to his face!
Ortrud Brandt and Family says
We are so sorry that you lost your Dad Tara and Moira and Janice lost a dear Husband! We were Neighbours for 54 Years and became Family when Moira and Olaf got married. John was a gentle sweet Man with a big Smile. Your Children and our Grandchildren will miss you dearly. RIP!
Moira Milne says
Thank -you, Omi.
My Dad is with Opi now, Opi with a brandy and Dad with a scotch!
Michael & Leta Larkin says
John will live forever in our hearts. He was a kind, gentle soul who brought out the best in people. We thank him for the many years of friendship, not only to Mike and I but also to my Mom and Dad. You are now with your dear wife after a life well lived. Thank you for being our friend.
Moira Milne says
Thank-you Leta and Mike.
Norine Liggett says
My deepest sympathies to Tara and Moira, such fond memories of your parents growing up. Sending my love to your family.
Moira Milne says
Thank-you, Norrie.
Marika Lane says
My deepest condolences Janice and to your family for your loss.
Moira Milne says
Thank-you, Marika.
Annette Hastings, Hayden, Zac and Mackenzie Peddle says
Sending our sincere condolences to John’s family. The kids and I have many fond memories of John through his dedicated involvement with United Church and other community events. John always had friendly smile and a wonderful sense of humour. Tottenham will not be the same without him.
Moira Milne says
Thank-you, Annette for your kind words and memories of Dad.
Yvonne & Mark Tulloch says
There are times in life when family is not determined by blood relations and this is one of those times. I was introduced to “Uncle John” by my future wife in 1986. My family has ties to Aberdeen, Scotland so I was instantly enamored by his brogue accent. John and Marion were dear friends of my then future in-laws Bob and Pat Fisher. But to their daughters Yvonne and Jill they would always be Uncle John and Auntie Marion. John and Marion were there for all of our families’ milestones, in person or in spirit. When our children were little it was all I could do not to tell them that Uncle John was Santa Claus! He had such an impact on so many people in that role, but not only as Santa but as John Milne. He imbodied what it meant to be a part of the community. Such a kind sole, a heart the size of his homeland! Our prayers are for God to draw close in the coming days to the entire Milne clan.
Yvonne, Mark, Christopher, Stephanie and Sara Tulloch
Moira Milne says
Thank-you for your beautiful words, Mark and Yvonne.
Matthew Morely says
Moira/Tara and Janice
We were so sorry to learn of John’s passing. He was a big part of our community growing up and I have many fond memories of him from The Blackhorse Village players to Santa’s appearances at the Legion and of course living around the corner. He will be missed by one and all.
Sincerest condolences.
Matt & Lana Morley
Moira Milne says
Thank-you, Matt.
Natalie Copp says
I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing and what a gentleman he was with always a smile. My condolences to all of his family and cherish all the memories you have of your Dad. He was always a friend to myself and my girls.
He sure will be missed. R.I.P. John
Natalie
Moira Milne says
Thank-you, Mrs. Copp, for your sweet words of condolence.
Rev. Maurice and Ruth Francis says
We remember John in the time we were clergy family at Tottenham and Rich Hill United Churches 1993-2002. John was a very humane person actively involved in the church and the community. He shared his blood platelets over so many, many years. He enjoyed being Santa Claus for the community not only in the annual Santa Claus parade but venturing on the Tottenham-Beeton Christmas Express train and bringing joy to children in Sick Kids Hospital on Christmas morning. Of course we can’t forget his acting prowess in local theatre. A life well lived. Rest in peace good friend.
Moira Milne says
Thank-you, Maurice and Ruth.
Carol says
Tara and family, so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Our deepest condolences
Doug and Carol Hodgins
Moira Milne says
Thank-you, Doug and Carol.
Diane Milford says
Dear Moira, Tara, Janice & Families,
My very deepest sympathies on the passing of my dear friend, John (or JAM as I called him). Our friendship started in 1966 when we worked together at Bell Canada in Montreal and grew from there. For years, we would get together every summer as our families grew – John & Marian would come to visit us in Montreal (along with the girls) and we would visit them (with our children) in Tottenham. Goodbyes were always teary!! In later years, our visits were restricted to my occasional visits to the Toronto area; but the memories are and will be always there.
Much love to all,
Auntie Diane (Milford)
Moira Milne-Brandt says
Thank-you, Auntie Diane. We know you shared our love for this great man.
Rachel and Ted Blowes says
When Rachel and I moved to Tottenham over 30 years ago, Tara and Doug moved onto the street. From that point on we were accepted into the Milne family. John and Marion gave us our first freezer. Our kids could never figure out how Santa knew their names. John was a community pillar and raised a great family. Thinking of you Tara and Moira
Moira Milne-Brandt says
Thank-you, Ted and Rachel.
Phil Apperly says
We will miss John from many aspects of his life; church, Santa Train, Sugar-plum Fair and all-round gentleman.
Phil & Pauline Apperly
Moira Milne Brandt says
Thank-you, Mr. Apperly.
Wendy Fairley says
Jan and family, I am so very sorry to hear this news about John. I have such fond memories of him when he would play Santa at TPS! He would change in my office and the children when go crazy when he arrived on stage. So many wonderful memories you have together! I know you will celebrate those adventures as you honor his life.
Moira Milne-Brandt says
Thank you for sharing your memory.
Amanda Ranby says
Sorry to hear of Johns passing our condolences to Borh Families at this difficult time Amanda Ranby and Glenn Archibald
Moira Milne-Brandt says
Thank-you, Amanda.
Judy McNeil says
Moira, Tara, and Janice,
Memories are sweet, cherish them. I am sure you all have many. John was an everyman, friend to all. Kind, empathetic, helpful, funny, and caring. Tottenham has lost a founding father. Village Players lost their sound man. The steam train lost their Santa. Tottenham United lost a steward. I have lost a friend. You will live on in the memories of your friends….
Judy Morley McNeil
Moira Milne-Brandt says
Thank-you for those fond memories Judy.
Ginny & Ivor Cathcart says
Dear Tara, Moira, Janice and families,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of such a lovely man who was a true pillar of this community. John was a generous human who was always there with a helping hand. We first met John through the Blackhorse Village Players. We have been honoured to share the stage with him in many shows. Lots of fun was always had. And, of course he is our favourite Santa.
Moira Milne says
Thank you, for sharing.
Barbara Cotterchio-Milligan says
John will be truly missed by the community that he served. Santa Claus was probably his greatest role but he gave equally to all who knew him. It is with great sadness that I say goodbye to my dear friend. My sincere condolences to Janice, Tara , Moira and family.
Moira Milne-Brandt says
Thank-you, Barbara.
Janice Mancuso says
Please accept our condolence to Janice and family. I have many good memories of John during my choir years. Thinking of you!! Janice and Angelo
Moira Milne-Brandt says
Thank you for sharing your memory, of my Dad.
David Gierak says
To know John was to love him and I did. He was a guiding spirit to the Blackhorse Players, a man you could depend on, who shared his many gifts with all of us. Thank you, John, for giving us all you had to share.
Moira Milne-Brandt says
Thank-you, David.
Bob Eagan says
Sincere condolences to John’s family.
Another fine gentleman lost!
Bob and Julie Eagan
Moira Milne-Brandt says
Thank-you for your kind words about my Dad, Bob and Julie.
Moira Milne-Brandt says
Thank-you, Julie and Bob.
Malcolm & Elsie Cleghorn says
It is hard to put into words the sorrow we feel at the loss of John. To begin with, he was our neighbour in Tottenham for over 36 years. He and Marion were founding members of the Blackhorse Village Players and gave so much to the community through their talents and dedication both on and off the stage. I remember John ” addressing the Haggis” on Robbie Burns Day. I’m not sure what he said during the address but it was certainly entertaining. John was a family man who adored his children and grandchildren. Our sincere condolences go out to Janice, Tara and Moira and their respective families. The bagpipes are echoing through heaven! Rest in peace my friend.
Moira Milne Brandt says
Thank you, Elsie and Malcolm. I know Dad thought of you as so much more than wonderful neighbors.
Cindy Elmer says
So sorry to hear of John’s passing.
He was such a kind and caring person and will be missed greatly.
Sending condolences to his family.
Cindy + Jenny Elmer
Moira Milne-Brandt says
Thank-you, Cindy and Jenny.
Peace be with you.
Tom & Dot Hewitt says
Tara, Moira & Family
Our Condolences on the loss of your Dad.
Lots of memories.
Moira Milne-Brandt says
Thank-you, Uncle Tom and Auntie Dot. We have fond memories of our families friendship, great times over many years.
Margaret Phillips says
My sincere condolences to John’s family. I’ve known John since the sixties, and spent many years walking the boards with him, at the Blackhorse Village Players. Will miss you John! Break-a-leg!!
Moira Milne-Brandt says
Hi Margie
Thank-you for your memories. Oh my, you two were a comical pair. You in your fruity gown in “Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” makes me smile every time it comes to mind.
Sharon (Elmer) Lance-Murphy says
My condolences to the Milne Family. Our family has known your family since you moved to Tottenham. We have had the pleasure of participating with your family in church activities and community events. John was always helpful to our family. John’s great smile & contagios laugh will be missed.
Sincerely,
Sharon (Elmer) & Greg Murphy
Sylvia & Late Ted Elmer
Moira Milne-Brandt says
Thank-you for your fond memories.
Judith Burkitt says
The world is a little dimmer as we mourn the loss of a very special man.
Moira Milne-Brandt says
Thank-you, Judith.
Margaret Murray says
Deepest condolences
Margaret Murray
Moira Milne-Brandt says
Thank-you, Margaret.
Sandra Bearzot says
My deepest condolences to Tara and her family.
Moira Molne-Brandt says
Thank-you, Sandra.
David Zub says
John remains one of my clearest and dearest memories of Tottenham UC. He was a caring and stalwart man who offered a great deal of support to others. My deepest sympathies go out to Janice and both of their families.
Moira Milne-Brandt says
Thank-you, David.
Alice & Barry Kant says
A fine man and gentleman. A stalwart, part of the human foundation, and diligent worker for the Tottenham United Church. A pleasure to have made his acquaintance. Our condolences.
Moira Milne-Brandt says
Thank-you Mr. And Mrs. Kant. My Dad cherished your friendship.
Karen Sandoval says
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of this lovely gentleman. I did not know John well, but every time I had the pleasure to speak with him, he always had a smile on his face and was so friendly and warm. He truly was an example of how we are to live our lives – help others in need, and live with gratitude. My condolences to all of John’s family. May all your wonderful memories of him bring you comfort.
Moira Milne-Brandt says
Thank-you, for your kind words.
Theresa & Ron Murray says
So sorry to hear of the loss of John, he was an amazing man.
RIP John
Theresa & Ron Murray
Moira Milne-Brandt says
Thank-you, Theresa and Ron, for your kind words.
Jennifer Gilbert & Family says
John was such a special person. It was already so nice to see him at church and hear him read. He was always so dedicated to the church and helped whenever he could. He will be missed.
Moira Milne-Brandt says
Thank-you to the Gilbert Family for your kind remarks.
Cindy West says
John was incredibly loved by many and he equally gave that love in return. My heart breaks for Tara, my brother and their girls, and Moira and her family. Their loss is immense yet i know they must have a tremendous amount of beautiful memories to hold on to as well that will keep them strong. Sending love from me and my family to you all.
Moira Milne-Brandt says
Thank-you, Cindy for your kind sentiments. He will be greatly missed.
Kim and Steve Little says
We were so very sorry to hear of Uncle John’s passing. Our our condolences to Tara, Moira and families. May you be comforted by wonderful memories in the days to come.
God bless
Moira Milne-Brandt says
Thank-you, Kim and Steve. He loved you and your family, dearly.
Dianne Fenning (Wallace) says
Tara, Moira, and families,
My sincere condolences to all of you on the loss of your Father. Your Dad was such a kind, sweet man, always a smile on his face & great sense of humour. May happy memories give you peace & comfort at this difficult time.
Moira Milne-Brandt says
Thank-you, Dianne. Your kind words about Dad bring me comfort.
the Gibson's says
Sincere condolences to John’s family. He was a kind and generous man who gave freely of his time and talents to his community. You will be forever missed and Tottenham will not be the same without you. Rest in peace John.
Moira Milne-Brandt says
Thank-you for sharing your kind memories of our Dad.
Carolyn and Robert Millsop says
Our sincere condolences to Janice and family. John was always a gentleman and will be missed by all that knew him.
Moira Milne-Brandt says
Thank you for your kind words about Dad. Agreed.