John Wesley Tolton
February 12, 2018
Our loving husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and nephew, John Wesley Tolton, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018 in his 69th year. Born in Owen Sound, Ontario on November 28, 1949 to the late Wesley and the late Margaret Tolton. John will be greatly missed by his beloved wife of 44 years, Shirley (née Cove) Tolton. Cherished father of Janice (Chris) Helwig and Steve (Adrienne) Tolton. Also loved by his 5 grandchildren, Taylor, Graydon, Kyla, Cameron, and Amelia. Dear brother of Catherine (Bob) Strong, Brian (Tina) Tolton, and the late Linda (late Neville) Hickling. Dear brother-in-law to Richard (Betty) Cove, Donnie (Hazel) Cove, Betty (late Bob) Hooper, Diane Cove and son-in-law to Nora Cove. He will be missed by his aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Julie Colgan and all the staff at University Hospital Intensive Care Unit for all their care. A Visitation will be held on Thursday from 2:00–4:00 and 7:00–9:00 p.m. at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London where the funeral service will be conducted on Friday, February 16, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of John are asked to consider London Health Sciences Foundation–University Hospital Intensive Care Unit or a charity of your choice.
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Dear Shirley, Janice and Steve, our thoughts and sympathies go out to you and all of your family at this sad time. John leaves you with his legacy of love and kindness. Blessings to you all.
(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation - University Hospital Intensive Care Unit)
(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation - University Hospital Intensive Care Unit)
(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation - University Hospital Intensive Care Unit)
(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation - University Hospital Intensive Care Unit)
(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation - University Hospital Intensive Care Unit)
(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation - University Hospital Intensive Care Unit)
(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation - University Hospital Intensive Care Unit)
(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation - University Hospital Intensive Care Unit)
(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation - University Hospital Intensive Care Unit)
Our condolence to the Family: God well knows the pain we suffer and he cares. Exodus 3:7; 1Peter 5:7 Look forward to the future with confidence, Acts 24:15 says, ..."there is going to be a resurrection...". For more comfort please visit our website: jw.org and view the faith strengthening video: Is There Hope for the Dead? ðŸ’
Hey Steve. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Shirley, Janice and Steve - so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Please know at this time my thoughts &prayers are withyou Janice &family
My condolences to you and your family Steve-may you find comfort in the love and memories you shared.
John, You will be truly missed. Any Man that could work the line with so many Women and keep his sanity, will live on forever in our Hearts. I will miss running into to you in spots all over London. Rib Fest for one, I will be there this year for certain. To keep your sanity with all us women around you, certainly you will greet up all of us at the gates with that little smile along with St. Peter. R.I.P. I will miss you. My condolences to all of John s family and friends. Keep smiling.
Your MMR family is thinking of you Steve. Sending love, strength and courage. Our deepest sympathies.
Dear Janice and Family, Our sincerest condolences go out to you at this very sad time. We want you to know that you are all in our thoughts and hearts now. Your Stoney Creek family
Dear Shirley, I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you at this very painful time. Please accept my sincere condolences and my apologies for not being able to attend your visitation as I am currently out of the country.
Shirley and family, I'm so sorry for your loss of a dear husband, father, and grandfather. Wish I could have been with you to visit and say goodbye to John. Sympathy and love to all Aunt, Great Aunt, Great Great Aunt Irene
Dear Janice, I'd like to send love from the entire Martin Region. We are so saddened to hear of the sudden passing of your Dad. Our hearts are breaking for you. Please know that so many of us are thinking of you and sending strength during this terrible time. XO
Dear Shirley I am so saddened by your unexpected loss. My condolences to you and the family. If you need anything, just let me know!! xoxo
Shirley, I worked with you for so many years, and saw your children graduate from Banting. John was always a special man, and kind to a fault. He will be greatly missed, and my heart goes out to you and your children.
Dear Shirley, My sincere sympathy to you and your family
I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you, Shirley and your family. Sincerely, Kara
RIP John, he was so much a part of the Amway family. Condolences to Family and Friends
Shirley I am at a loss for words You are in my thoughts. Sincerely JaniceAriss
Thinking of you and your family. He had to be a incredible father to raise such an incredible man. Claire
Our hearts go out to you and your family Steve. So sorry to hear of your dad's unexpected passing.
RIP John condolences to the family and friends
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Hi I loved my grandpa he was awesome
~ Amelia Nora Tolton