I met John only for a brief time when we both worked for Alexander Tools, he in the Brantford office, and I in Toronto.

When we met at monthly sales meetings John always struck me s being a decent and honorable person.

I offer my belated condolences to his family and friends

John was a wonderful friend while he was here in Tillsonburg. We valued his spiritual leadership, encouragement and love wrapped by his keen sense of humour. To Carol and family, thank you for sharing John.

Dear Carol and family,

I am so sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. It was a pleasure to have John as our pastor at Drumbo Baptist Church. I enjoyed his sense of humour, his cheerfulness and joy. His love for his family showed through everything he said.

The special music events he organized filled the church and brought so many people together. I am glad I was able to meet him and you Carol through our church.

I used to see John once in a while in Brantford at a Tim Horton's on a Sunday afternoon on my way to work; he was having a nice chat with Roy and the other gentlemen.

I hope in the future you will remember all the special moments you shared throughout your life together.

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Serryn Stephenson

Anyone can be forgotten but not a man who chose a life of selflessness and generosity.

John always stopped and had something to say whenever we were outside. We will miss that. Our sympathy goes out to the family.

Dear Carol and Family

I cannot properly put into words how saddened I am , since hearing of John's passing . My heart goes out to you and your family . He was The best guy. Ever. The best pastor .Ever. Take care of yourselves , love always ..... Gord and Tammy

Amy and I are so sorry for your family's loss our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of grieving.

It is with great sadness to receive the news of John's passing. When he was Interim Pastor at Avenue Road Baptist Church he was well loved, and a wonderful Preacher, Teacher and friend! Those were extrodinary years for us. John directed us to Carol's excellant "Pastoral Care" course as well. It was a privilege to have John as our Pastor and Friend.

With heartfelt sympathy and prayers to your family and friends.

Sincerley, Audrey Evans

Oh Carol, you know how much I love you and "Dad.". Praying for you as you and the family walk through this incredibly sad time. Hugs

Thank you grandpa for all the memories. From dinners to going to look at cars, every moment with you was special. You will be missed.

I Am a fellow pastor and I have lived in Burgessville for 25 years. John and I became friends while he was pastor there and I was glad to renew our acquaintance when he filled in there again recently. I really liked John and I am shocked and saddened by his passing. He was a man of God and I admired him!

Carol,

Our deepest sympathy to you and the family. I cherish my memories of John as a trusted colleague in ministry and know the Lord is holding you closely in these days.

Blessings, Dean & Donna Noakes, Ottawa

Dear Family,

Our condolences with the passing of John. Got to know him through the band. Loved this man and he will be missed greatly.

We wish to express own deep sorrow at the passing of John who shared his gift of ministry with us this past summer. May your warm memories of his vibrant and faith-filled life sustain you in the days ahead.

Many blessings.

Dear Carol and family

Our thoughts are with you at this time. We felt a closeness to you both through Isabel and Clare and Laurence's past business with John

Treasure the memories

Sincerely

Eleanor and Laurence

My condolences to all my dads friends and Christian family thank you to all who allowed him to excercise his calling to spread the word of God (jesus) and the Holy Spirit u all made him feel so special and allowed him to fulfill his true destiny i love u dad ken

Chris, we were very sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. While I never new him, if he is anything like his son, I believe I would have very much have enjoyed his company.

All the best to you and your family.

Dear Carol and family,

I am sorry for your loss. I first met John at Swiss chalet when we has dinner with Tammy and Gord Day and then again at the Burgessville Baptist Church. Even though I did not know John very long he touched my life in so many ways. He was like the grandfather I wished for when going up. I will miss our talks and how he always had time to ask me how I was doing or how my day is going, but most of all I will miss his hugs and smiles. He was a true man of the Lord and he will be truly missed, but I know he is watching all of us from up above with Jesus and the Lord by his side. He will always be with you in your hearts and every in everyone who he had touched in his life time.

All the best. Sending my love and prayers

Lisa-Marie Koolen

I will also miss the beautiful music he could play on his Alton Sax

Dear John Caswell family

Our sincere condulances and sympathy go out to the family . He was an awesome man of God . His smile and friendly manner made it easy to talk with him . He was our Pastor when we attended his church in Burgessville Ontario some years ago .

Regards and deepest sympathies

Joanne and Gerrit Klingenberg

So sorry to hear about your profound loss of a wonderful man. Sincere condolences being sent to Carol and family from Patti Clarke and Dad Doug Ladd.

Carol and family. My deepest sympathy for the sudden passing of John. Fond memories of John living next door to the Kormos family on Kensington Ave. Carol I hope we can give you comfort during this difficult time. You were so supportive, a great friend to my mother Rose in the past and recently during her battle with lung cancer. Prayers and hugs

Shelley Tudin (Kormos)

Pastor John was a very gifted spiritual leader. Wherever he went, true Christian love was sure to follow. John will be missed by all that knew and loved him. One day we will meet again in heaven, what a day that will be.

We had a rough start but ended up being the best of friends. You are a wonderful person and one of God's angels that was always ready to help anyone and everyone You will be sadly missed but wonderfully remembered

We are deeply saddened by the news of your Fathers sudden passing.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Ken(Marie)

Al,Gloria Lindsay and family

Chris,

My condolences go out to you and your family. It sounds like your Dad lead a very fulfilling life and loved to enjoy his grandkids.

Thinking of you...

regards,

gary

Dear Carol and family: Jeff and I would like to convey our deepest sympathy to you in the passing of John. He was a wonderful man and he will be missed by his family and friends. Our Prayers are with you and your family. God bless you.

Carol, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. The world has lost a wonderful man and he will be missed by many.

Dear Carol: Please accept our sincerest condolences. Whenever we think of John, smiles come to our faces and often rekindled laughter about the pranks and his personal "mishaps" over the years. John unabashedly revisited his sometimes hilarious mistakes without reservation or shyness all to our entertainment as he enjoyed laughing along with us. We were privileged to know John and watch first-hand as he sincerely and effectively ministered to many over the years. Our thoughts and prayers go with you, your children and their families at this difficult time. Isaiah 40:31 Sincerely, Wayne and Sharon Vipond

To Carol & Family,

My condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Carol Alford

My deepest sympathies to Chris and family. You will be remembered in our prayers.

Indeed we come from god and indeed we will return back to him. May the deceased rest in peace and the survivors receive the consolation for bearing this tragic event.

Carol and family: So very sorry to hear of Pastor John's passing. He was a truly remarkable man who was very influential in George and I's lives as youngsters. We will always remember his smile and jokes and all the guidance he gave us. May your memories of him help you to smile and think fondly of him during this difficult time. All our love. Tim and Terry, Aimee and George Sherman

John was a great friend and Pastor to us at our FBC church in Tillsonburg. He visited us at our farm and even came out to bless our ministry cabin.

He was a wonderful man and will not be forgotten.

I know he is with our Lord God.

I remember he always loved eggs salad sandwiches.

Carol & family..........we are sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a very special man who touched the lives of many. May it help you to know that others are sharing in your grief at this difficult time. Robert & Barb Fulsom (Selkirk Baptist Church)

our heartfelt condolences to you, Carol, and your family at this very difficult time ... may God hold you very close

Diane & Barry Gibbons

My heartfelt sympathies to you Carol and to your family.

Please tell me if I can offer support in any way. I will be praying for strength, courage and comfort in the coming days.

All my love forever and always,

Brenda Krantz

Its with a sad heart that I learned today of Pastor John's passing yesterday. I will always remember John for his love and caring of his fellow man. He will be missed. I only knew him for a short few years. During that time he showed me his great sense of humor as we discussed life in general over a good cup of coffee while he was our Pastor at FBC Tillsonburg

Rest in Peace brother.

We are so saddened by the news of the loss of a great man. He will be fondly remembered. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. May God wrap his comforting arms around you as He welcomes Uncle John home.

My goodness

I'm sorry to hear of "uncle John" passing.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this shocking time

Sincerely the Cole's