MANWELL, John Aldemere

Passed away peacefully, at the Guelph General Hospital, surrounded by his
family, on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. John Manwell, in his 87th year, was
the beloved husband of Jean. He was the dear father of Carroll Ashton,
Wesley Manwell (Melody Steed) and Karen (Alex) McComb. John was the loving
grandfather of Carrie (Arnold) Leva, Keith Manwell, Sean (Kristy) Gaudon,
Heather Taccone, Andrea (Matt) McComb and Scott (Melissa) Manwell and he
was the dearest great-grandfather of Katrina, Aidan, Anson, Tanner,
Kurtis, Mattea, Nella and Brielle. He is survived by his brother Gerald
Manwell. John was predeceased by his parents Harold and Emma Manwell, by
his three sisters and six brothers, by his son Daryl and by his
daughter-in-law Cathy.

John had a great sense of humour and was sometimes called “Grinnin’
Jacob.” He will be missed by his many family and friends. John enjoyed
music, Facebook and card games. He always had a kind heart and helped
others whenever he could.

Friends are invited to meet with the family at the Gilbert MacIntyre & Son
Funeral Home, Hart Chapel, 1099 Gordon St., Guelph, on Friday, October 25,
2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held in the funeral
home chapel on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 10 a.m. Interment will take
place at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart
and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, to the Guelph Wish Fund for Children or
to a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Cards are
available at the funeral home (519-821-5077)