I am following John as the Officer Commanding at the 78th Fraser Highlanders, York. John and I were both Officers of the Honourable Guard, and he was under my command when I was Captain of the Guard and Field Units for 5 years. I loved John, and we spent many happy hours together. A great mentor, John never got into a flap, cool under pressure. Easy going, friendly and full of humour, we will all miss him deeply. Rest easy my friend.
John was a very kind man and I will sorely miss our weekly Saturday night dinners! Although he lived a rich long life, it was still not long enough for those who loved him.
John was tbe gracious host with a dry sense of humour who always offered a glass of cheer, scotch or wine or a good Bloody Mary.
In our younger days we shared good tomes with John and Irene.
Our condolences to his family.
Shelagh & George
I am sorry to learn of John's passing. John was President of Fathom Oceanology during unprecedented growth when Inwas there from 82 to 87.. This was my first job after RMC and it was a fantastic experience. John grew the company from 80 people to 180 people in the 5 years I was there. It was a great place to learn and John led a great management team. There was also the drama of the proxy war against Fleet Aerospace which he fought while keeping the organization focused on serving the customer. I learned a lot from him. He did not hide in his office, he roamed and talked to all employees with courtesy and a smile. God Speed, John.
Dear Mrs. Andersen,
I am writing to express my deepest sympathies to you, and your family about the death of your husband, John B. Stirling.
While words do not provide adequate consolation for the loss of a loved one, please know that my colleagues and I at the Faculty are with you in our thoughts.
Sincerely,
Jim A. Nicell
Dean, Faculty of Engineering
McGill University