Sydney
It is with profound sadness that we, the family announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, John Francis ‘Miggits’ Madinsky on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at home, surrounded by his loving family after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Born on March 24, 1935, in Sydney, John was a son of the late Dimitri and Frances Madinsky.
John had a lifelong passion for hockey which included the time he spent playing nets for North Sydney, Glace Bay and Corner Brook senior hockey. He loved and we really mean loved the Montreal Canadians.
John enjoyed 35 years of golf with the same group of friends. Whenever anyone asked him if he was any good, he would just grin (he wasn’t). It was the comradery he enjoyed the most. Before he retired John was employed for 35 years as an electrician with Sydney Steel.
John never missed an opportunity to enjoy the many family gatherings, especially Christmas. He loved the chaos and laughter when his house was filled with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The true measure of a man’s wealth is his capacity to give love and receive love and John was a very rich man.
Left to mourn John are his wife of 65 years, Hilda; sons, John (Karen), Wayne (Janet) and Mark (Laurie); daughter, Sandra; grandchildren, Christopher, Danielle (David), Katie (Liam), Royce, Evan, Chelsea and Emily; great-grandchildren, Zachary, Wesley, Reese, and Dylan; step-granddaughter, Erin and her children, Amber, Chance and MacKenzie; sister, Frances; niece, Judy and sister-in-law, Inez and her children, Bernice, Francis and Chrisanna.
Besides his parents, John was predeceased by his brother, Donald and sister, Mary.
We, the family would like to express our sincere gratitude to the tremendous team of doctors and nurses at the palliative care unit, your support and guidance allowed us to grant John’s final wish to come home. Thank you!
Memorial service to celebrate the life of John Madinsky will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Monday, October 3, 2022, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Interment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks, at a later date.
Donations in memory of John may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
We never left the house without him saying either “safe travels” or “don’t say bye say so long”. So Grandpa, safe travels, this is not good-bye, this is so long until we meet again.
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We are profoundly saddened for the loss of your father. I will always remember his warm smile and I know he will be deeply missed.
My heart is with you Sandra, your mother and your family.
Mathilde Yoan and Adèle
So sorry for the loss of your Dad. Sending our condolences and prayers to the family.
Wayne, Janet and family, so sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Wayne ,Janet, and family
So sorry to hear about your Father’s passing. He was a real gentleman. Our deepest condolences. May he rest in peace. Take Care
Bryant and Debbie Cormier
Hilda & Family. So sorry to read of John”s passing. Thinking of your all at this difficult time. Love Gippy Rankin & Family.
Dear Sandra and Family:
Deepest sympathy on the passing of your dad.
My thoughts and prayers to the family at this difficult time.
Mary (MacEachern) French
Mark and family, sorry to hear the passing of your father. May he Rest In Peace . May God give you all the strength to get through this trying time. Prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Sandra,so very sorry for the loss of your dad.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry to learn of Miggets passing.When I would have a chance meeting with him and we would have a chat it was always a special time.When I was a kid I was lucky enough to be able to see him play for the Glace Bay Miners . He was a great goalie.
Our condolences to my friend Mark and the rest of the family.
Hilda, Wayne and Family. So sorry to read about your Father’s passing. He was a great guy. Always so friendly. Our thoughts are with you All as you grieve his loss. May he Rest In Peace. God Bless. Roddie and Judy.
Wayne & Family , Sorry For Your Loss ,
Greg Coleman & Lisa Nardocchio
Hilda, John, Wayne, Sandra and Mark, please accept our sincere condolences on the death of John.
John was a true gentleman and family man, you will miss him greatly. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear cousin Hilda and Sandra, so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear husband and father, Gary just told me. Sending love and condolences from all the MacKinnons.
Ursula
Hilda and family, sorry to read John’s passing. Prayers and hugs to all of you.