Obituary of John William Nisbett

Nisbett, John William

Peacefully surrounded by his family at Extendicare Nursing Home, Port Hope on Sunday September 3, 2017. John, Johnny and Clothier Extraordinaire, founder of John Nisbett's Men's Shop, Life time member of the Sovereign Grand Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Durham Lodge. President of Lakeshore Shrine Club 1981, Ambassador of Lakeshore Shrine Club 1982-1984 and member of several masonic orders. Loving husband of Mary Rody for 66 years. Cherished father of Debbie (Doug Walker), Donna (Philip Watts), Diane Nisbett, Jackie (Grant Cooper) and Greg (Sally). Loving Poppy of Meaghan (Nathaniel Andres), Rody Walker (Kaitlin), Matthew Watts, Trevor Watts (Ashleigh), Joshua Van Dorp, Justin Van Dorp (Leslie), Jordan Van Dorp, Nicholas Cooper (Alayna), Katie (Nathan Brown), Amy Nisbett (Rod Fairfield), Erin Nisbett, Carley Nisbett (Jordyn Greenham) and Poppy of 11 great-grandchildren. Johnny will be missed by his siblings Marie White, Katherine Smith, Margaret Rose Strickland (Don Hamilton), Tom (Trudy), Karl (Carolyn), Susan (Randy King), Michael (Mary-Lou) and the late Edith Goleski, Doug, Paul, Norman Jr. and David. Brother-in-law of Reni Nisbett, Eddie Goleski and Arlene Pearson. John will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Norman Nisbett Sr. and Helen McGuire. Friends will be received at the Allison Funeral Home, 103 Mill Street North, Port Hope, Friday September 8 from 6-9 pm and at Port Hope United Church, 34 South Street, Port Hope, Saturday from 10 am until time of Memorial Service at 11 am. If desired, memorial contributions may be made by cheque to Sick Kids Foundation or Community Care - Northumberland. www.allisonfuneralhome.com "Loving you always, missing you forever."