In Celebration of

Martin John Done

September 6, 1944 -  January 17, 2022

John Done of Westmount, Quebec passed away on January 17, 2022 at the age of 77 after a long illness, stoically borne.

John was born in Chester, England to the late Dennis and Joan Done, and grew up there and in Kenya. After articling as a Chartered Accountant in London he returned to Africa where he met a young Irish nurse, Geraldine Doran. That was the beginning of a love affair of over fifty years. Together they lived in countries all over the world before settling in Montreal where he worked for many years at Canadian Pacific.

John was a loving and dedicated spouse and a true friend to many. He was an avid sportsman, a motor racing fan, a talented photographer, a quirky ceramist, a lover of bad puns, and a hater of chocolate.

John is survived by his wife Geraldine, brothers Jeremy (Beverley Tugwell) and David, sisters-in-law Marion Milmo (the late Sean), Hillary Sexton (Alfie), and Patricia Coleman (Cathal), and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Jennifer.

Due to the current health situation there will be no service. A private celebration of John's life will be held in the spring. For those who wish to make a memorial donation, please consider AMI - Quebec Action on Mental Illness, St Mary's Hospital Foundation, or a charity of your choice.

On-line condolences may be expressed by signing the guest book via the link on this page.

Guestbook 

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Pearl Adams (Friend)

Entered January 21, 2022 from Toronto, Ont.

John was a beautiful man with a kind and generous soul…Robert & I were fortunate to call him our friend . I will remember all the wonderful dinners & parties we shared. With John & Geraldine. I will miss him as will all his friends. He was one of a kind..
My deepest sympathy to Geraldine.

Allison Moores (Friend)

Entered January 21, 2022 from Conception Bay South NL

Sincesest condolences to Mrs. Done.
John was a lovely man.

Eleanor Donovan (Friend)

Entered January 21, 2022 from New York

John-from our youthful first meeting in Africa to our latter New York thanksgiving dinners and years in between- you have been a loyal friend—We will all miss you most especially your dear Geraldine who shared so much adventure with you—Rest peacefully dear friend and thanks for the memories——————From Nell/Paul/Sinead/Sean

Jonathan Done (Nephew)

Entered January 22, 2022 from Johannesburg

Rest In Peace John, thinking of you and Gerry.

Charles Burrows (Nephew)

Entered January 22, 2022 from Sydney Australia

Cher oncle John,
I will miss you. I already missed you this past year. Thanks for the love, the fun, your kindness and generosity. I really appreciated and treasure all those moments we had together with you and Geraldine, Thank you! I remember your smile, calm and wisdom and will hold them close. Bless you and until we meet again ‘a bien tot’ xxx Charles