It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of the late John Garland Philip Skeard announces his passing at his residence in Port aux Basques, NL on Friday, January 25 ^th , 2019 at the age of 64 years. Born in Port aux Basques, NL, John was the son of the late Clifford and Irene Skeard (nee Osmond). He was also predeceased by his baby sister Irene Jessie and nephew Dion Cormier.

He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his loving companion of five years Colleen, sisters and brothers Violet (Martin) Cormier, Debbie (Gary) Tapp, Susan Skeard (Dennis Pike), Raymond Skeard all of Port aux Basques, NL, Margaret (Chris) Derraugh of Bedford, NS, Audrey (Sonny) Pucrell, Robert (Kim) Skeard both of Cambridge, Ont, Diane Skeard of Stephenville, NL; sisters-in-law Jane (Ernest) Meade, Vera (William) Francis, Evelyn Blackmore, Eileen (Ray) Hodder, Irene (Wilfred) Osmond all of Port aux Basques, NL, Kate Parsons (Arthur Keeping) of Burnt Islands, NL; brother-in-law Jim (Wanda) Organ of Shelburne, NS; uncle Garland (Daisy) Skeard, plus a large circle of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and many friends.

In keeping with John's wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation taking place on Monday, January 28 ^th from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at East Haven Funeral Home Inc. (Downtown Location) from where the funeral service will take place on Tuesday, January 29 ^th at 2 pm officiated by ACSM Terry Kettle, interment will follow at The Salvation Army Cemetery, Trans Canada Highway, Port aux Basques, NL. Flowers graciously accepted or donations can be made to the family. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc, 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques NL, easthavenfuneralhome@bellaliant.com (709)-695-2300 www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

Forever In Our Hearts