John Bruce Owens's obituary , Passed away on May 11, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario
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John Bruce Owens

October 18, 1959 - May 11, 2021 (61 years old)

Toronto, Ontario

John Bruce Owens's obituary , Passed away on May 11, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario
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John Bruce Owens

October 18, 1959 - May 11, 2021 (61 years old)

Toronto, Ontario

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John Bruce Owens Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Bruce Owens (Toronto, Ontario), who passed away on May 11, 2021 at the age of 61. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Bruce Owens to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his father H. Bruce Owens; and his brother Paul. He is survived by: his mother Betty Ann Owens (Argue); his wife Sue Foster; his brother Brian Owens (Reese); his nieces and nephews, Nicholas Owens, Ashley, Jennifer (Mark Foster) and Russ (Ciara Weber); his great-niece Giulia Foster; his aunt Mary Smith; his cousins, Karyn (David Miller) and Randy Smith (Karen); and his sister-in-law Patricia Burgess (Foster). He is also survived by cousins and countless friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA (Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) or the Canadian Cancer Society.

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October 13, 2025

Roy Frenzel wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Brian and Betty, I was googling the names of some old friends and was deeply saddened to learn of John's passing. We spent many hours together engaged in our shared hobby of flying model planes as boys, and I'll always remember him as cheerful, kind, and humorous. Roy Frenzel (Edmonton, AB)”

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May 15, 2021

Caroline Spurr wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Sue and family, I was saddened to hear of J.B.’s passing. I will always hold fond memories of him as he graciously hosted my aunt (Lorraine), mother (Diane), and I in Ireland. He was a beam of positive energy, and the best tour guide we could’ve asked for. He was so meticulous in his baking, which I really admired about him. Let me tell you, I’ve never had better tiramisu in my entire life. Sending you and your family love during this time. Sincerely, Caroline Spurr”

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May 15, 2021

Donna Lynn & Brittany Hewitt wrote a sympathy message

“We are devastated by the passing of our absolute best friend. Anyone who has had the privilege of meeting JB, knows he was sweet, kind, giving, funny, quirky, inquisitive and full of a childlike zeal for life. He was absolutely one of the best human beings we have ever known and we have been privileged to share most of our adult life in adventure with him. We share with Sue and family, in the pain of his loss. Our world will be sadder and oh so empty without him. DL & BL Hewitt”

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