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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
KOBZEY, John - It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of John at the age of 100. He was born in South Porcupine to the late Nicholas Kobzey and Justina Bohoslawec. John was a proud Ukrainian of ethnic origin. John was predeceased by siblings Mike, Dora, and Mary. Beloved husband of Joyce Scanlon and the late Isobel Mason and the late Helen Kirby. He leaves behind his children William, Elizabeth Costa, Robert (Brenda) and the late Mary Louise Kobzey, as well as stepchildren Michael Connolly (Chantale), Peter Connolly (Elaine) and Christopher Connolly. Proud grandfather to Mike, Ryan (Morgan), Dale and Leontina and step grandfather to Christine (David) and Kathleen (Olivier), great-grandfather to 9 and great-great-grandfather to 1. John joined the Navy in 1941 and upon release as a Chief Petty Officer, tried his hand at various endeavors. He decided to embark on an education career path as a teacher and then principal until his retirement. John was a man of infinite curiosity, never afraid to embark on a new project or hobby. During his lifetime, John was a beekeeper, mink farmer, boat builder, built a cabin in Northern Ontario on Wilson Lake with hand tools and materials hauled across the lake in his home-made boat. As the years went by, John's activities included making maple syrup, gardening, fishing, sailing, photography, and coast to coast motorcycle tours. More serious endeavors included being on the Oakville Town Council and Halton Conservation Authority. In his 7th decade John took up and became proficient at creating all types of pottery, which he was proud to share with family and friends around the country. He loved life, family and will be sorely missed. The family would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all the staff at the Perley Rideau Veterans R1S wing for their compassionate care of John in the brief time he spent with them. The empathy all staff showed towards John and his family was truly appreciated. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's name to your local Dementia Society. The family will receive friends at the Pinecrest Cemetery, 2500 Baseline Rd, Ottawa on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 1pm, with Funeral Service starting at 2pm followed by interment and refreshments. (The Halton News 31 Mar 2022)
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