Passed away peacefully at the Mariposa House Hospice, Severn, at the age of 58 on Friday December 30, 2022, of Coldwater.  Predeceased by  his loving partner Colleen McDermid (February 2022).  Loved father of Tasha Smith, and Alex Kovacevic.  Loving grandfather of Owen Smith.  Dear son of Audrey and the late Anton Kovacevic.  Survived by his brother Tony and by his sister Mary.  Following cremation, the family will honour John’s life with a gathering at the Coldwater Funeral Home, Coldwater on Sunday January 8th from 1-3pm.