Obituary of Wannes "John" Eskedjian

ESKEDJIAN, Wannes (John) Peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Monday, November 17, 2003, at the St. Catharines General Hospital at the age of 79. He was a man gifted with a golden heart and always willing to give of himself. He never wavered from his Catholic faith and his total devotion to his family. His life was a long and arduous journey, but ended in peace and tranquility. He is survived by his loving, kind and devoted wife, Vartouhie, of 51 years. Cherished father of Sonia, Mike and wife Frances, Sarkis, Varouj and wife Karol-Lyn, Garo and wife Marisol, Ankine and Lucy. Loving and doting grandfather of Jonathan, Michael, Peter, Greg, Julia, Amelia, Elisa, Lucy, Andrew and Nataly. Survived by his sister Sirouhie, and many nieces, nephews and cousins throughout the world. Predeceased by his parents Missak and Siranouch, brother Sarkis and sister Ankine. John is resting at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St. until Wednesday at 10:30am. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated in St. Alfred's Church at 11:00am. Rite of committal in Victoria Lawn Cemetery. Memorial remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation, St. Alfred's Church or Armenian Catholic Community of Toronto (ACCT) would be appreciated by the family.