It is with great sadness that the family of the late John Joseph O'Quinn announce his sudden passing at his residence in Millville, NL on Wednesday, January 16 ^th , 2019 at the age of 87 years. Born in Millville, NL, John was the son of the late Paul William and Selina (nee Smith) O'Quinn. He was also predeceased by his father and mother-in-law Joseph and Mary (nee Jennings) Reid; his first wife Theresa Reid in 1986; brothers Hector, Thomas, Martin, George, William; baby brother Alexander; sisters Theresa, Elizabeth, Mary, Pauline and special niece Madonna Hynes. John was also predeceased by members of Minnie's family; father and mother-in-law John and Bertha (nee Skinner) Osmond; brother-in-law Roy Osmond and sister-in-law Betty Simms.

He leaves to mourn with many fond and loving memories his loving wife of 27 years Minnie (nee Osmond) O'Quinn; children Brenda (Walter) Roberts, Margie O'Quinn, Jerry (Michelle), Juanita (Armand) White, Daniel (Barbara) O'Quinn, Mary Ann (Mark) Ridout; grandchildren Scott O'Quinn (Collette), Matthew Roberts (Shirley), Kathleen Roberts, Nicole (Kirk) Lenau, Kelsey (RJ) Paulic, Cody (Terri) Ridout; great-grandchildren Jonathan, Veada, John Laithum, Jaden; step-children Cynthia (Shawn) Gillam, Tara (Jamie) Burns, Damon (Darlene) Gillam, NL; step-grandchildren Kerri Blackler, Shea Burns, Danielle Gillam, Dustin Gillam; sister Wilhelmina Tobin; brothers Aloysius (Tillie), Ron (Mary), Jim (Betty); John's special friend Calvin Morris, plus a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends.

In keeping with John's wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation and wake service will be held on Monday, January 21 ^st at 7: 30 pm from St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church in Upper Ferry, NL from where the funeral mass will take place on Tuesd ay, January 22 ^nd at 11: 00 am officiated by Father Lee Lainey.

There will be a funeral mass on Monday, July 29 ^th , 2019 at 10 am from St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church in Upper Ferry, NL, interment to follow at Chapel Green cemetery, Great Codroy.

In l ieu of f lowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc., 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, NL, 695-2300. The family guest book may be signed by visiting www.easthavenfuneralhome.com.

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