Obituary of John Henry Sullivan

87, Herring Cove, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, March 22, 2016.  He was born, raised and lived his whole life in Herring Cove. He was the son of the late Myrtle (Netherton) and Jerome Sullivan.  John retired from the NS Power Corporation where he worked as an electrician for many years.  He loved woodworking, going to his cottage, playing cards with friends, and was always on the go. He loved being outdoors and spending time with his family.  He will be sorely missed by sons, Jack, Cliff and Randy (Kelly); grandchildren,  Julie (Jamie), Ricky (Dana), Randy (Sheena), Karen, Katherine (Chris) and Bradley; great-grandchildren: Melanie, Trevor, Avery, Owen, Annabelle, Amelia, Isla and Eirik; sister, Marion, as well as nieces and nephews and many neighbours. John was predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years Mary (Wagg); son, Richard; brother, Gerald and sister, Edna.  Special thanks to Sandra Duke, Congestive Heart Failure Clinic Nurse and all the VON nurses who both made it possible for John to remain in his beloved home. Arrangements are under the care of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Road, Halifax, where visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 30 from 2-4 and 6-8pm.  Funeral service will be held at St. Paul's Church in Herring Cove on Thursday, March 31 at 11 am, with a reception to follow in the Church Hall. Following the reception, interment will take place in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in John’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.