John Percival Marryatt Obituary
We announce the death of John Percival Marryatt (Halifax, Nova Scotia), who passed away on November 8, 2026, at the age of 88. John Percival will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Percival Marryatt to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ainsley Marryatt and Edith Marryatt; his wife Irene (Lynch); and his siblings, Tally, Mary, Kay, Peggy, Nancy, Betty, Hector, Peter and George.
He is survived by: his sister Patsy (Russel); his children, Debbie (Gerald), Christine (Michael), John (Kathy), Steven (Janesse) and Donna (Dan); his grandchildren, Ryan (Ashley), Randy, Ian, Alex, Darren (Erin), Sarah, Jack Michael (Patricia), Mitchell, Brandon, Cameron and Melissa; his great grandchildren, Parker, Lalya, Lilly, Cash, Jaxson, Flynn, Lariah and Bryson; and his niece Bonnie Dempsey. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 21st 2026 at 2:00 PM at the J. A. Snow Funeral Home (339 Lacewood Dr, Halifax, NS B3S0E1). A reception will be held on Saturday, November 21st 2026 at 3:30 PM at the Purcell's Cove Social Club (16 Shipside Ln, Halifax, NS B3P0K2).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
