HAROLD ST. JOHN

Harold was born on June 15, 1930 in Uxbridge, Ontario. He went to Elementary and Secondary School in Uxbridge and completed a business degree at the University of Toronto. He worked in the printing industry for more than 30 years in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Winnipeg and Edmonton. Harold was General Manager for Data Business Forms covering all of Western Canada when he retired and moved back to Winnipeg in 1994.

He excelled at many sports and enjoyed the following with his many friends: Hockey, Lacrosse, Squash, Badminton, Tennis, White Water Kayaking, Skiing, and in later years Golf and Sailing on Lake Winnipeg and Lake Wabamun. He was the Commodore of the Winnipeg Canoe Club from 1978-1979. After retirement, he took up the game of Bridge quite seriously and became a Silver Life Master with more than 1500 points.

Harold enjoyed spending winters in Florida, playing golf, spending time with friends and playing competitive Bridge. He also liked music and playing the guitar with children small and big.

He leaves behind his wife, Jacqueline St-Jean, with whom he was with for 40 years, his daughter Katherine, who lives near Montreal and a grandson Robert from Halifax. He is survived by his two brothers, Russell and Neil.

Harold spent the last two years at Vista Park Lodge where he received full time care.

Memorial Service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Red Cross Society, PO Box 2441, Station Main, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 9Z9 Website www.redcross.ca

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 8, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Harold St. John

11 Entries

Cliff

June 15, 2013

We had good times. R.I.P. friend

Cliff

June 11, 2013

My sincere condolences.

Deloris Ankrom

Linda Laird

June 11, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ross Reid

June 11, 2013

Dear Jacqueline - Janet & I send our deepest sympathies for your loss. Harold was indeed a very special and wonderful friend who we were so fortunate to have known. A talented fellow, and a Real Gentleman to the very end, easy going and friendly to all. We will always cherish the special memories of the past - Fireballing, XC Skiing, just relaxing and listening to some guitar music....and recent visits - all wonderful times. Again, our sympathies and love to you at this sad time.

Ross & Janet Reid - Saint John, N.B.

Dennis and Brenda Stobo

June 10, 2013

Dennis and I are truly sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts at this difficult time. Harold was a real gentleman, a true friend and he will be missed so much.

Gillian Holmes (Wickson)

June 10, 2013

What a man, I first met Harold when we shared a vehicle travelling up the Banff Jasper Highway with my boyfriend, they were both looking forward to Helicopter Skiing in Valemount. From that day forward he warmed my heart and brought many a smile to my face. If you had the pleasure of meeting Harold you would never forget him, he was the type that could ingratiate himself into your life. Those were goods days of skiing in Fernie well before it became the resort that it is today. Although Harold and Jacqueline moved away to reside in Winnipeg, occasionally he would make the trip back to Calgary. Wish that I could be there to share many wonderful memories and definitely some interesting stories, because there were many adventures in those early years.

Gillian Diane Wickson (Holmes)

June 10, 2013

My condolences in your time of sorrow,

Sincerely, Brenda Koch, Petersfield, MB.

June 10, 2013

Chère Jacqueline,

J'aimerais t'offrir mes sincères condoléances à l'occasion du décès de ton mari, Harold. Qu'il repose en paix.

Aimé Campagne

Glen Fidler

June 9, 2013

Dear Jacqueline,

Lana and I send our sincere condolences to you on Harold's passing. I have good memories of Harold as a friend and a bridge partner. I remember well and
fully enjoyed the bridge tournament trips that he and I went to in Moose Jaw and Saskatoon.

June 9, 2013

We saluted Harold this afternoon when we went past Troubadour at Silver Harbour. He was a kind and generous friend, who will be missed.

Caroline and Michael.

June 8, 2013

Helen and I are so very sad to hear of Harold's passing. From all of us in the community of Del Tura we wish to express our sincere condolences to Jacqueline and the rest of Harold's family and friends.

Rod and Helen

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