John Charles Lee Jr
January 2, 1951 to August 22, 2025
Obituary
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John Charles Lee Jr passed away suddenly at his home on August 22, 2025.
He was predeceased by his parents Laura and Jack Lee, and his brother Patrick Lee.
Leaving to mourn are his sisters Lorraine (Dick), and children Laurie and Rick (Annie); Mary (Bill); daughter Kim (Trevor), Marian (Len); sister-in-law Linda and children Shawn (Andrea), Christopher (Christine) and Karen (Gary); Aunt Alice; as well as great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.
A special mention to Glenn and Natasha for always being there, you were like family to John. To Steve at Woodland Nurseries, John spoke highly of all of you and loved his work until his retirement in May 2025.
John was a lover of all animals, and we take comfort that he will be with both Sing and Casey. John’s special canine friends who he loved dearly, Abby, Beebee and Finn. John treasures their time together.
Cremation has taken place, and there will be a service at the Carnell Memorial Chapel at 329 Freshwater Road, on Saturday August 30 at 1 pm. There will be an inurnment immediately following the service at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
If you wish, please donate in John’s memory to the SPCA or Beagle Paws Rescue.
Schedule
funeral
1:00pm, Saturday August 30th
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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Inurnment to follow at the Holy Sepulcher Cemetery.
I just found this out on my own last night , I’m heart broken John , all I have to say thank you for letting me be a kid and thank you for letting me be me , you were not only my uncle John you were also a Dad to me you and Nan were everything to me , I will never forget you and you will always be in my heart . Love You
Christopher Lee
Catherine, Thomas and I all had the pleasure and privilege of knowing and working with “Big John” Lee at Woodland Nurseries.. He was a kind, considerate and helpful co-worker, a real man and a distinguished gentleman. RIP, Big John.
Deepest sympathy to the Lee family. Lorraine, Mary, Marian and all your families. We wish you all peace and comfort as you grieve the sudden loss of John. I remember him as a quiet and sweet guy growing up as I spent a great deal of time at your home and as well in Holyrood , all of us hanging out together..We share in your sadness at this difficult time. Angela Gibbons (Sandy)
John & family- my thoughts are with you as you say a last farewell to my first cousin John. I remember the early years in St. John’s where we spent time together and enjoyed our summers in Holyrood with grandparents. May you rest in peace John.
Rest in peace John. I believe we saw each other at Aunt Gen’s 90 th birthday party. That was 10+ years ago.. I think the party was at Lib Corbetts house.. I moved away in 1970 and sorry to say never kept in touch with your family. I inquired one time about Lorraine’s email address, but my family didn’t have it. Anyhow life is too short. I will be watching the service tomorrow. And again may your gentle soul rest in peace..
To Mamie, Dick and the Lee family , our sincere condolences on hearing of John’s passing. I most recently saw John at my mother Joan’s funeral where we had a chance to talk. My earliest memories of John were when Dad and I used to visit John Charles Senior, known to us all as Uncle Jack, when I was a young boy. I always remember John Jr having a smile on his face. Peter Williams and Jane Leibel
Marian and Lee families our sincere condolences on John’s passing.
Carole and Ron
I met John while working at Woodland Nurseries, he was a fine gentleman, RIP
My deepest condolences to all the Lee family. I met John 3 years ago here at Woodland Nurseries. In the last year or so i really got to know him and loved listening to all his stories. He was one of the sweetest people i have ever met. John will hold a place in my heart forever. RIP my dear friend. xo
My condolences to The Lee family and extended family. John always had time for family and helping friends. Rest in peace John.
John is my first cousin…..a great guy who was always here for family.
John was a very gentle soul who did care for family and his wonderful friends……rest in peace John.
May you now bring all of your flowers to those who you have missed……rest forever in quiet peace.
So sorry to hear of John’s passing, I met John while he worked at Woodland Nurseries, he was one the guys who delivered my floral order to me… he was always so soft spoken and always up for a good chat!! Rest easy John, condolences to all of his family!!
The Lee Family
Oh my! What on earth can one say about Dear John Lee. John was one of my very, very best friends as well as being my first cousin. I visited John every time I went back to Nfld :: we shared meals at restaurants, visited his home in Kelligrews, drives around St John’s and Holyrood etc. Spoke with him via phone often and had many, many laughs. He was indeed (as someone recently said) a dear soul and anyone who was lucky enough to have him cross their path, loved him. Thank you John for being my friend for all those yrs. RIP Clare Walker (nee Williams) Victoria BC
Sincere condolences to the Lee family, and friends of John. I had the pleasure of knowing John, through his sister Marian, when we were young. He was lovely, quite simply.
May you rest in peace John.
Pamela Sadler (nee Payne)
To the Lee family both immediate and extended
both Art and myself wish to offer our heartfelt condolences to you all. John was my first cousin. I know how he loved his dogs. Each time we went to NL we always visited him in Kelligrews and always enjoyed our visit him. In his memory we will be sending a donation to the local SPCA. God speed John now you all will be able to have a good kitchen party with the Lee and Williams family. There will be a star in the heavens that will shine brightest as you continue your journey.
I worked with John for many years at Woodland Nurseries and he was genuinely such a gentle soul. His stories and our work chats will hold a special place in my heart. He never missed the opportunity to ask any of the staff how our dogs were doing, and to stop and enjoy some pictures of our furry friends. He will be dearly missed by all those who had the pleasure to know him.