Obituary of John Skinner SKINNER, John William (Jack) Born - Wed. Feb. 15, 1939 and Passed away - Thurs. Sept. 6, 2012 John was the son of Thomas and Janey Skinner. He was raised in Windsor, Ontario, and shared his child hood years with seven brothers, Richard (Deceased), James, Gerald, Donald, Thomas, Raymond (Deceased), Wayne, and four sisters, Dorothy, Carole, Bonnie and Patricia. At the age of 26 John married Marlene Parry ( Olliffe ), now his former wife, and built a home in Caesarea, Ontario. They raised three wonderful children; Richard, Laurie and Stewart. John also dearly loved his granddaughter Wendy and his grandson John. Jack will be missed by his dearest friend Irene Hoffman. Jack had worked as a mechanic for many years and became a foreman for Roadway Transport Ltd. John was a Jack-of-all-Trades! With many hobbies ranging from duck hunting, fishing, fixing cars and woodworking. Jack was a man of honor and would help anyone at anytime. At the age of 73 Jack had been living in Blackstock, Ontario. With his son Richard, when an unfortunate accident took his life in Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, Ontario. John's wishes were to be cremated. Even though John has left this world he will always be loved and will remain in our hearts forever. May You Rest In Peace!