John Robert Wanless Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Robert Wanless (Smiths Falls, Ontario), who passed away on February 19, 2025, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Rev. T. Gordon Wanless and Janet Wanless; and his sister Elizabeth Taylor. He is survived by: his wife Frances; his daughters, Jodi Anderson (Darin), Terri Madden (Chris) and Nicole Alexander (Roy); his grandchildren, Raeley, Taryn, Reese, Clark, Carly and Maeve; his sisters, Margaret Beam (David) and Catherine Wareham (Norman); and his brother-in-law Wayne Taylor. He is also survived by nephews, his extended family.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation (https://app-hsfdonation.heartandstroke.ca) or the Intensive Care Unit of the Ottawa Civic Hospital.