Obituary of John William Greig Candlish

JOHN WILLIAM GREIG CANDLISH – BORN JAN 26, 1938 AND PASSED AWAY
JUNE 26, 2024.

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my beloved husband John
William Greig Candlish of 60 years.  He was born at Pioneer, B.C. in 1938 to Maragret
Lockhead Candlish (nee Greig) and George Hunter Candlish.  He passed away
peacefully at Markham Stouffville Hospital on June 26th, 2024.
Greig attended Lord Byng H.S. and The University of British Columbia.
He bravely battled Parkinson’s disease for over 12 years but succumbed to a brief battle
with cancer.

He is survived by his wife Beverley, son John Candlish, partner Libby Nazaire, daughter
Patricia Guest, husband Kevin, grandsons Torin and Cole, son Michael Candlish,
partner Christine Mazzuca, grandsons Lucas and Marcus, daughter Deborah Marshall,
grandson Joshua, granddaughters Kirsten and Brynn, son Scott Candlish, partner
Claudia Caccavella, granddaughter Abigail, son Robert Candlish and fiance Marnie
Lerner.

We invite you to join us for a reception after a Celebration of Life on July 7th,
2024, at Dixon Garland Funeral Home 166 Main Street Markham between Highway
7 and Bullock Drive.  Telephone number: 905-294-2030
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Parkinson’s Canada.
Parkinson Canada Donation Link

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