The Ontario hockey community is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of OMHA Board Member, John Jones on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at the age of 68.
A longstanding leader in the minor hockey world, John dedicated time as a referee for over 30 years before taking the position of President with the Alliston Minor Hockey Association. He also dedicated time to the game by holding positions as Referee in Chief and OMHA Convenor before his election to the Board of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association in 2007.
Loving husband of Carolyn for 45 years, and dear father to David. John will be missed by those he knew through Minor Hockey, his many friends and colleagues. Visitation will be held at Kitching, Steepe & Ludwig Funeral Home, 146 Mill Street North, Waterdown on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. Funeral Service on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 11 a.m. with cremation to follow.
Donations may be made to the Minor Hockey Foundation of Ontario or Animal Adoptions of Flamborough in honour of John.
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