In Loving Memory: John “Hank” Slade – Northern Lights Funeral Chapel
John “Hank” Slade
John Henry Slade passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 7, 2026 while in rehabilitation for a hip replacement surgery at the age of 86 years.
Born February 12, 1940 in The Pas, Manitoba. He was the last surviving sibling of 11.
John enlisted in the RCAF at the early age of 17, where he served his country for 32 years. His Military service took him many places. Living in Winnipeg, MB, Edmonton, AB, Greenwood, NS and finally Cold Lake, AB. He made many lifelong friends throughout these years and many shenanigans were had.
Survived by his wife of 65 years, Edith Joyce “Patsy”. Children, David (Corrine), Brendon (Brandi) and Justin (Melissa). Donald (Careylynn), Jordan (Larissa), Jared and Jana (Cory), Karen Streeter (Norman), Evan and Kaitlyn (Dylan). Dennis (predeceased) Alicia (Nick) and Dustin along with 13 great grand children.
John Henry also known as “Hank” had a passion for the outdoors. His field to table lifestyle often found him in the bush picking blueberries and cranberries. His gardens were always bountiful and his skills for preserving it all often found him in the kitchen making jams, jellies and pickles. Hank was also well known for his pots of everything but the kitchen sink soups.
His love for hunting and fishing knew no bounds and his knowledge and skills have been handed down to the remaining generations.
Hank was also an avid sportsman, playing hockey and baseball in his youth and watching as many games as he could in the later years. He loved a good card game and if ever there was a dance floor you could find Hank and Pat dancing.
The sound of his laugh will always remain. May you rest in peace and be free from pain. You will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
~ Respectfully submitted by the family ~
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In Loving Memory: John “Hank” Slade – Northern Lights Funeral Chapel
John “Hank” Slade
John Henry Slade passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 7, 2026 while in rehabilitation for a hip replacement surgery at the age of 86 years.
Born February 12, 1940 in The Pas, Manitoba. He was the last surviving sibling of 11.
John enlisted in the RCAF at the early age of 17, where he served his country for 32 years. His Military service took him many places. Living in Winnipeg, MB, Edmonton, AB, Greenwood, NS and finally Cold Lake, AB. He made many lifelong friends throughout these years and many shenanigans were had.
Survived by his wife of 65 years, Edith Joyce “Patsy”. Children, David (Corrine), Brendon (Brandi) and Justin (Melissa). Donald (Careylynn), Jordan (Larissa), Jared and Jana (Cory), Karen Streeter (Norman), Evan and Kaitlyn (Dylan). Dennis (predeceased) Alicia (Nick) and Dustin along with 13 great grand children.
John Henry also known as “Hank” had a passion for the outdoors. His field to table lifestyle often found him in the bush picking blueberries and cranberries. His gardens were always bountiful and his skills for preserving it all often found him in the kitchen making jams, jellies and pickles. Hank was also well known for his pots of everything but the kitchen sink soups.
His love for hunting and fishing knew no bounds and his knowledge and skills have been handed down to the remaining generations.
Hank was also an avid sportsman, playing hockey and baseball in his youth and watching as many games as he could in the later years. He loved a good card game and if ever there was a dance floor you could find Hank and Pat dancing.
The sound of his laugh will always remain. May you rest in peace and be free from pain. You will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
~ Respectfully submitted by the family ~