December 21, 2018

John passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side in
London, ON, on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at the age of 67. John was
born in New Brunswick and was the son of Grace Levesque of Petrolia and
the late Omer Levesque (2008). John was a member of the London
Carpenter’s Union Local 1946 for 42 years. He was an avid fan of the
London Knights Hockey Team. Beloved husband of Linda Levesque of London.
Loving father of Kaelan Levesque of London. Sadly missed by Chad and
Jacqui Millard of Chatham, Adam and Jennifer Millard of Dryden and Jamie
and Nicole Millard of London. Special papa of Owen, Ben, Taylor, Claire,
AJ, Winston and Eva. Dear brother of Roger and Joan Levesque of
Wilkesport, Jacque and Phyllis Levesque of Point Edward, Gerry and
Leslie Levesque of Petroilia and the late Ruth Howden (2005) and Harvey
of Peterborough. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. The
family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair
Street, Chatham, ON,  on Friday, December 21, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1
p.m., with the Funeral Service to follow. Interment will be held at
Riverview Cemetery, Wallaceburg.
Donations in memory of John to the Canadian Cancer Society would be
appreciated.

Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

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