H. JOHN AGAR

H. JOHN AGAR
Mr. H. John Agar, 65, passed away peacefully with his family at his side in St. Joseph’s Hospital on Saturday morning, March 8, 2008.
John was born in Kenora, Ont. on Jan. 31, 1943 to Elswood and Margaret Agar. He grew up in Fort Frances, Ont. before coming to Fort William, Ont. in 1966.
He worked for the City of Fort William as a property assessor before taking a position in the same field with the Province of Ontario, where he stayed until his retirement in 1999 after 31 years of service.
In 1970, he started Robyn Landscaping, which became his true passion and purpose, providing employment for many young people in Thunder Bay over the years.
John became an avid runner in his 30s, joining the Thunder Bay Striders, completing two marathons and many other runs in Northwestern Ontario and the United States.
For years he served as a volunteer at the Sibley Ski Tour, the Heart of Thunder Bay run, and the 10-Mile Road Race. He also enjoyed the time he and Jayne spent in Fort Myers, Fla. and the Bahamas.
His greatest joy came during his visits to Milwaukee, Wis. to see his grandson, Jack.
John is lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his wife of 40 years, Jayne; daughter, Robyn (Chip) Slater and grandson, Jack, of Milwaukee, Wis.; mother, Margaret Agar; and brother, Doug (Wendy) Agar of Fort Frances, Ont.
Also surviving are his mother-in-law, Marie Suttie; brothers-in-law, Tommy (Celina) Suttie and Ronnie (Susan) Suttie; sisters-in-law, Carol (Dave) Farrow, and Heather (Gerry) Belanger; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his father, Elswood Agar; and his brother-in-law, Richard Suttie.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at St. John’s Anglican Church in Thunder Bay, with the Ven. Mark Conliffe presiding.
In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be offered at www.sargentandson.com