Obituary of JOHN EVANKO

EVANKO, John – Passed away August 25th 2016 after a long battle with cancer, at Norfolk General Hospital in his 84th year. Beloved husband and friend spanning over 46 years to Joan (McCullough). Loving father to Fred (and Helene), Robert (and Carole). Cherished grandpa to Robert, Cynthia, Khalaya, and Anthony. Dear brother to Mary (and John) Padyk, Eddy (and Colombe). He will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. John devoted much of his life to the Boy Scouts of Canada, reaching the position of District Commissioner in his home town of Montreal, Quebec. Deep felt thanks to all the nurses on 3b, who comforted both John and myself these past few weeks. Friends will be received at THOMPSON-MOTT FUNERAL HOME, Waterford Thursday 7-9pm. Services will be held on Friday at 11am in the chapel. Cremation will take place, and his ashes will be interred in Cote Des Neiges Cemetery in Montreal time to be determined. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada.