John James Blacklaws Obituary

We announce the death of John James Blacklaws of Loretto, Ontario, who passed away on August 25, 2026. John James will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his siblings, Janet Pickett (Jim) and David. He is survived by: his wife Irene Blacklaws; his children, Larry (Lynda), Mike (Christine), Terry and Karen Grehan (Jamie); his grandchildren, Rebecca, Darren (Heather), Emily (Nick), Craig, Hannah (Jeremy) and Kevin (Bita); his great grandchild Jack; and his siblings, Margaret Bricknell (late Tom), Heather Ann Adams (Dave), Donal (Christine) and James.

Donations in John's memory to the Alzheimer's Society (https://alzheimer.ca) would be appreciated.