In Celebration of

John Complak

March 12, 1927 -  December 20, 2017

Passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2017 at 90 years of age. John is survived by his loving and devoted wife Ann Complak and sons Richard (Beverley), James (Mary Anne) and two grandchildren Andrew and Kathleen. John was predeceased by his father Andrew and mother Helen as well as his brother William (Ann). Born in the Slovak Republic, John arrived in Canada in 1939 and attended Ryerson Polytechnic, later graduating from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts degree. John spent the majority of his career, 38 years, with Ontario Hydro at the Kipling Division and retired in 1987. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor Street W. at Windermere east of the Jane subway, 416-767-3153, on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 from 1-4 pm. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at 10 am. Interment Prospect Cemetery. For those who wish, donations to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

Guestbook 

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Karen Diemert (Long time family Friend)

Entered December 21, 2017 from Smithers BC

John and Ann were friends with my parents long before I came into the world so I can say I have known John and Ann all my life! There are so many memories of Slovak dancing, singing, swimming parties, story telling, pictures, Baba visiting and the list goes on. Most recent was a visit to John and Ann's home in July 2016. John met us, my brother Allan and husband Bruce, standing at the door waiting for a hug and to welcome us. We valued that visit then and still as we knew not when we would be able to return. I loved John as an uncle, he was a gracious man, always interested in what we do and where we go. We will miss him. My thoughts and love out to Ann, Richard and Jim.
With love, Karen and Bruce

Anne and Richard 

Entered December 21, 2017 from Words cannot express North Augusta South Carolina

To the Complak Family,
Words cannot express how our hearts ache for you. This is a painful loss no matter at what age or stage. May you all be carried and protected through these most trying times by powers larger than us all. Keep breathing, keep hugging each other. Lots of love from afar.
Xoxo
Anne,Richard and Brooke

Larry and Dodie Galajda (Family friend)

Entered December 22, 2017 from 38 Forestview Crt Smithville ON L0R 2A0

I grew up in Weston at the home of my father and mother, Michael and Julia Galajda, who were long time close friends with John and Anne Complak. We would visit each other regularly and enjoyed each others company. As children, my sister Karen, and brother Allan would play with Richard and James while our parents had their time together. I remember John Complak as a kind and gentle man who loved gypsy music. My Dad had a record that he would play for John, paying homage to our Slovak family roots. He will be missed but not forgotten. Larry

Carolyn & Rod Conley 

Entered December 22, 2017 from Saint John

Jim & Mary Anne and family ,

Please accept our condolences on the loss of your father, grandfather. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers

Mr. and Mrs. Errol Davis (Barbra) and Brozina family (Friends)

Entered December 22, 2017 from Mississauga, Ontario

Annie, and the Brozina daughters (Barbra and Errol; Lillian and Adi), send our sincerest condolences to Ann and family.
The winter weather has made it too hard for our Mother to get out and about, and I (Barbra) have out-of-town guests staying over the Holidays. Such circumstances regretfully prevent us from expressing our sympathies in person.
Mr. Complak and myself (Barbra) danced often at many weddings and anniversaries during my teens and early twenties. I will fondly remember him for fun conversations, shared laughter, his kindness and for the warm smiles we all shared during those celebrative occasions in the early years.
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Photos 

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Oct. 17, 2015 Oct. 17, 2015 Grandpa John and Ann Marie Hak, shortly after he helped this small town girl figure out which subway train she was suppose to take back home over the phone.
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