Peacefully passed away at his home in Loretto, with the love of his family by his side on August 25, 2026. John Blacklaws at the age of 84 years, beloved husband of Irene Blacklaws (nee: McIntosh). Loving father of Larry (Lynda), Mike (Christine), Terry, and Karen Grehan (Jamie). Sadly missed by his grandchildren Rebecca, Darren (Heather), Emily (Nick), Craig, Hannah (Jeremy), Kevin (Bita), and great grandson Jack. John is the dear brother of Margaret Bricknell (the late Tom), the late Janet Pickett (Jim), the late David, Heather Ann Adams (Dave), Donal (Christine), and James. Forever remembered in the hearts of his nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday August 31, 2026 at 11am in St. Mary’s Church Achill 2458 Concession Rd. #4 Loretto ON, with interment taking place in St. James Cemetery Colgan. A Celebration of John’s Life with Reception will follow at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham in the Cliffside Hall from 1-3pm.
Donations in John’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated. Online condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
Service
Memorial Mass
St. Mary's Church, Achill
2458 Concession Rd. #4 Loretto ON, L0G 1L0
Monday August 31, 2026
11:00am
Internment
St. James Cemetery, Colgan
2118 Adjala Tecumseth Townline, Colgan
Monday August 31, 2026Following Memorial Mass
Celebration of Life
Rod Abrams Funeral Home Ltd. ~ Cliffside Hall
1666 Tottenham Rd. Tottenham Ontario, L0G1W0
Monday August 31, 20261:00pm - 3:00pm
Randy Greenman says
Irene and family, I’m very sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was always happy and friendly during our interactions at the pharmacy.
Jenn Kearns says
Irene, Larry, Mike, Terry, Karen and family
So very sorry to hear of Jock’s passing. Many good memories and laughs Thinking of you all
Joe, Jenn (Hadlow) and family
Marie McKillican says
Irene and family
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Jock. He’ll be missed by many. Keep your good memories close they will help with your loss.
Marie McKillican
Loretto Robinson says
Dear Jim and Family,
My sincere sympathy on the death of your father.
Love and prayers,
Loretto Robinson
Loretto Robinson says
…sorry, I meant your brother.
David Mcgovern says
My deepest condolences to the
Blacklaws Family and extended family on the loss of a great man
definitely a big part of the community
of Adjala Tos for many years
May Jock rest in peace
Dave Mcgovern
Bonnie Graham says
Sincere condolences to the family.
Do sorry for your loss. R.I.P.
Larry & Eleanor Matthys says
Irene & Family we’re so sorry to hear about Jock. Our sincere sympathy & Prayers are with you & your Family at this sad time Hugs Larry & Eleanor Matthys & Family
Barb Kane says
My condolences on the passing of John. May he ride the skies!
Lorraine ( St Mary's) says
Dear Mrs Irene Blacklaws and family.
With sincere sympathies on the passing of your loved one. May your cherished memories be shared in the remembrances of him and the roles he played in your lives. May you be comforted during this difficult time by the care and support of family/friends and community.
With prayers of peace, hope, and faith.
John Earley says
I was saddened by the news of John’s passing he was a trusted mentor and friend when I joined the Fire department so many years ago.Please accept my sincere condolences Irene on your loss.Affectionately in my memory you will always be Jock and Cupcake to me. John Earley.
Jennifer Walsh says
Dear Irene and the Blacklaws Clan –
We have nothing but warm memories of Jock. From hearing his snowplow in the pre-dawn hours clearing the way for the milk truck, to his big friendly wave as he rumbled by on his Goldwing, Jock was always kind, friendly and humble.
I learned of Jock’s wicked sense of humour at a young age, when no Halloween was complete without a visit to the Blacklaw’s house for a chat with Jock’s talking pumpkin! His compassion for others shone thru in his work to establish our local volunteer fire department, and he watched over vulnerable neighbours without fanfare. I hope you find comfort in knowing that Jock was truly one of the ‘good ones’.
Jennifer & Nellie Walsh
Klaus and Beatriz Baumfeld says
To Irene, Larry, Lynda and Family:
Our deepest condolences and our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John might be gone from this earth but never from your hearts. May he rest in peace!
Many blessings,
Klaus and Beatriz
Shelley Walter says
Sending my deepest sympathy to my dear friend, Terry and her family. Terry and I have been friends for 42 years. Over these years, I have heard many wonderful stories about her family. Not every family shares the close bond and joy that you have.
Treasure those memories and hopefully they will help to ease the pain in your heart.
Much love and sympathy,
Shelley Walter
Heather & George Tordimah says
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending you and your family lots of love, strength and our deepest condolences.
Carrie Clark says
I’m so sorry to read of Jock’s passing. May he rest in peace now in heaven. Thinking of you all.
Sincerely
Carrie Ellen
Darlene Giehler says
Dear Karen, James, Donal and Family,
Sincere condolences on your loss. May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during the difficult days ahead.
Much Love,
Darlene (O’Leary) Giehler
Sharen and Sam Keenan says
Our condolences to the family at this time .Jock was a fine man who for many years was an important part of the Townships Works Dept..He was not only a very knowledgeable person , but he was always willing to pass this knowledge onto the younger employees.
He will be missed
Joe/Mary Ellen Keenan says
Extending sincere sympathy to Blacklaws family. Jock was a great guy and his family were wonderful neighbors.
Shirley & Al Einberg says
Karen & Family,
We are very sorry for the loss of your Dad. May he rest peacefully now.
Shirley & Al
Sheila Schneider says
Irene & Family,
Our condolences to you all. You have lost a pillar in the Blacklaws clan with your loss of Jacque. May your many memories give you comfort at this time.
Sheila and Chuck Schneider
Jodie Guillemette says
Dear Irene and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Please accept my dearest sympathies. I always admired his dedication to his faith each and every Sunday. He recently came up to me to say how much he liked my mom Suzanne and that meant so much to me. May God bless you during this time. Love Jodie, Tom and family.
Lee & Tim Doyle says
We are very sorry to hear of Jock’s passing. He always had a kind word, a big smile & usually a story to tell. Our sincere condolences go out to Irene, Terry, Karen & the rest of the family. May he rest in peace.
David, Barb and Family says
So sorry to hear about Uncle Jock. Sending you lots of prayers during this difficult time.
Tony & Cindi Dormer says
We are sorry to hear of John’s passing and offer our condolences and prayers for him and the family. Tony & I have many memories of John while we worked along side of him on the fire dept. RIP
Bridget Aikins says
My dearest jock and your family we have always been like family growing up my deepest condolences jock may you fly to heaven and be with your mom and dad may god bless you
To Irene and family I am saddened by this news I am thinking of you all lots of love
I am Percy and Betty’s second oldest daughter family always called me Rosie
Kevin Holmes says
Dear Larry and Family.
We are saddened to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Kevin Holmes and Family.
Kaitlyn Cholak says
We will miss Uncle Jock, so very much. We offer our deepest condolences to the family. I have the fondest memories chatting about motorcycles and learning to “skin the cat” on one of the trees in your front yard. Sending all of our love.
Kaitlyn, Rob, and Kaleb