John Joseph Wayne Caines
May 8, 1947 to July 6, 2025
Obituary
Passed peacefully away on Sunday July 6th John Joseph Wayne Caines aged 78
Predeceased by parents Jack and Sarah Caines, Special In-Laws Frank and Evelyn Knight; Parents In-Law Richard and Doreen Moorman. Brother Ted, Sister Annie and Niece Heather.
Leaving to mourn his childhood sweetheart and wife of 54 years Nancy (nee: Moorman), Daughter Courtney, Son-in-Law Paul (Lewis), Granddaughter Emma; Son Ryan and Grandchildren Jane, Jack and Claire Caines and, their Mother Cathy Caines (nee: Woodman)
Sister Sandra Taylor (nee: Caines) and Family; Brother Tom and Sister-in-law Ruth (nee: Broomfield) and Family; Sister -in-law Rosalind (nee: Blackwood) and Family; Sister-in-law and Brother- in-law Cathy (nee: Moorman) and Tom Parlet and Family; Sister-in-law and Brother in-law Terry (nee: Moorman) and Steve Swartz and Family; First Cousins “The Sweetapples Family”; and Best Friends Terry and Cecilia George; other relatives and friends.
John grew up on Gower Street, moved to Windsor Heights where he met life-long friends and the love of his life whom he married in 1971. John and Nancy went on to have a daughter and son several years later. Their family grew to add 4 grandchildren.
John worked as a Refrigeration Engineer with NFLD Farm Products and National Sea Products for over 20 years. Then came the Fish Moratorium, where he, like thousands of others in the day, attended Community Colleges for upgrading, there he met two very good friends Terry George and Randy Kenny. John went on to drive for Valley Cabs and Newfound Cabs made more friends and enjoyed chatting with the folks he drove. He retired in 2023
John’s kindness and delightful sense of humor will be missed by all that knew him.
To his Family he was unique and will be forever missed.
Cremation has taken place.
Visitation will take place at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, July 10th.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, July 11th, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carnell Memorial Chapel, with a reception to follow.
Flowers accepted or donations to a charity of one’s choice.
“Soar High Special Star”
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on July 10, 2025
7-9 p.m. on July 10, 2025
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
2:00pm, Friday July 11th
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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A Reception to follow at Carnell's.
Our most sincere sympathies for the loss of your Husband John, the father of your children and grandfather. May the prayers of all family, friends and people who knew John bring solace to your heart.
Brendan and Carol Corcoran & Family.
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. Just found out a few minutes ago before the service. Remembering the good old times on Blandford and even taking Robyn and Courtney out for Halloween. Our condolences to you, Courtney, Ryan and families. He was one of the good guys.
Sincerely, Geoff and Glenda
Nancy and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Nancy and family
I was very sorry to hear of John’s recent passing. I knew him from my days working with him at NSP.. But often over the years use to run into him and enjoyed a good chat. John was a wonderful person to work with and to know. My condolences to all the family. You remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending our condolences and prayers to the Caines family.
Sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family
Our thoughts and payers are with you at this time.
So sorry for the loss of your Dad Courtney deepest condolences to you and your family.
Nancy, Courtney, Ryan and Families,
We are so sorry to learn of John’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences at this sad and difficult time.
Brenda Mackey and Ed Rogers
Nancy, Courtney and Ryan, so sorry for your loss. May your memories of John bring you comfort . My thoughts are with you.
Nancy,Courtney,Ryan and their families;our sincere condolences to all of you. Hold on to your memories,RIP John.
rest in peace john lots of fun times at ntl sea for many years
Nancy, Ryan and Courtney, so so sorry to hear about John’s passing. John was an amazing man with a big heart and a bigger sense of humor. He was always fun to be around and we have so many great memories of him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob and Lois
Sorry to hear of John’s passing. Our thought and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time. Myself Pat Ralph, and my two brothers Tony Ralph. and Eugene Ralph worked with John at National Sea Products. He was a wonderful person always had a smile or a joke to make you laugh. RIP John
Ryan, Tom,
Please accept deepest sympathies on the loss of a Father and Brother.
Nancy, Courtney and Ryan, we were so sorry to hear of John’s passing. What a sweet, kind man. We remember him as a good neighbour when you lived on Marconi Crescent, a long time ago. Keep your memories alive. God bless.
Nancy & Family
My deepest condolences on the passing of John. He was a wonderful person & will be missed dearly. My thoughts & prayers are with each of you at this difficult time.
Nancy, Ryan and Courtney, sorry to hear about John’. Keep his memories close to your hearts and they will help you through this trying and difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Our sincerest condolences..RIP John
Nancy and family, my sincerest condolences to you all on such a great loss. Nancy our friendship goes back many years. I was very shocked and saddened to hear of John’s passing and I can only imagine the pain this brings to all of your lives. I will be thinking of the Caines and Moorman families at this sad time and hope that your wonderful memories of John will sustain you in days to come. Sending prayers and love.
Tom & Ruth, Nancy and all of John’s family
Brenda and I send our condolences and pray that God will comfort you as you deal with the loss of one you have loved for many years. We will be holding you in our prayers in the days ahead.
So sorry for your loss. Nancy, Courtney and Ryan. Remember the good times you had with John it will help ease the pain. May John rest in peace.
Nancy, Ryan, Courtney
So sorry for your loss, sending my deepest condolences at this sad time.
So sorry to hear of Johns passing, I worked at Newfound Cabs with him for a few years, very intelligent man, loved telling and listening to a good story, Sincere Condolences to all, May He Rest In Peace.
So very sorry for your families loss. Vic and Cathy Bailey