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Joe Lepiano posted a condolence
Thursday, March 13, 2025
I had the privilege of working for Jon over 4 decades ago when he was at mclean hunter publishers. It never seemed like "work" with Jon. He was kind, incredibly talented and generous. I learned a lot from him and I owe him a lot. I had a brief phone conversation with him about twenty years ago and, sadly, it was the last time we spoke. So, yesterday when I finally decided to track him down I came across his obituary instead. I regret now that I didn't act sooner to say hello and thank him for inspiring and supporting me all those many years ago. Bye Jon.
My condolences to his family.
Joe Lepiano
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Thursday, January 23, 2025
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We wish our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Eby family on the passing of our good friend Jonathan. We met Jon and Pam in the mid '90's when they came to join their family in Honey Harbour. Like a whirlwind, they immediately began giving their time, energy and enthusiasm to their new community and friends. Yes, they were active participants, supporting and enjoying community events, but they soon became organizers and leaders in helping to get things done.
Jon was always interested in the big picture and improving our community. He took over the reins of our local paper and made it soar into the sky with his artistry, insight, and big heart. We'll always remember his passion for jazz music and we loved singing "the golden oldies" together. With his connections to talented musicians, he grew that passion into an event that drew folks from far and wide: the anticipated annual Honey Harbour Jazz Festival. We loved singing Christmas carols with hot cider at the HH library together for the lighting of the tree. We will always remember Jon as a real "mover and shaker;" accepting the challenge, helping to make a difference where it counted, and enjoying it along the way.
There are many fun times that we have shared through the years with Jon and his beautiful family - we are grateful to hold those wonderful times in our hearts.
With love, Tina and Vytas Gataveckas
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angelo sgabellone posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
My sincerest condolences to Jon's family and friends. I succeeded Jon and Ralph Tibbles as Macelan's art director during the launch of the news magazine. By then, Jon was an award-winning legend in the creative industry and a tremendous influence to all. We first met when he led the Comac baseball team and I the Maclean's team in the Toronto Media league in 1978, after which we kept in touch. Jon was a great influence and an outstanding mentor to many young creatives like myself. He contacted me a few years ago, after I posted a tribute at the passing of Peter C Newman, our boss at Maclean's. He will be missed by many who he directed and touched with his graceful insight and friendship. RIP, buddy. - ciao angelo sgabellone
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Bruce Hanson posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Condolences to Pam and the whole family. I met Jon for the first time when I was campaigning. We met and talked many times over the next four years. Being from Toronto and missing the Beach and Port Credit Jazz Festivals, we couldn't miss the Honey Harbour Jazz Festival. We have great memories from both that festival and the winter festival that Jon and his family made possible. I worked with Jon on an article for the Bulletin and the Gazette. Jon is missed by many throughout the township.
Bruce Hanson & Deb Orth
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Tracey Devine posted a condolence
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Pam and family. I am so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful, supportive, kind man he was. You are so lucky to have been able to love him and have him be such an important part of your lives. I am sending big hugs to all of you.
Tracey Devine
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Jim Curtis posted a condolence
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Jon always had a smile for every one and never forgot a name. In later years the Gazette was his passion. He treated every person the same no matter who or what you were. Kept the local council members on their toes. REST EASY!
JIM CURTIS
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Marianne Braid uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, January 18, 2025
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Sincerest condolences to Jon's family. I haven't seen Jon in a few years but I had the pleasure of working with him and Pam on some community projects as well as advertising for the Chamber of Commerce that I worked for in his local publication.
Jon’s contribution to the social fabric of the community was invaluable. He and his wife Pam joined the Honey Harbour Community Cooperative around the year 2000. Jon’s artistic and leadership qualities were quite evident as he assumed the position of Chair for the Cooperative in 2002, and Pam was by his side as secretary. They always worked together on community projects and were in the forefront of organizing the Honey Harbour Canada Day Festival and the Winterfest and, when the Township of Georgian Bay Santa Claus Parade and Christmas Party looked as though it was not going to continue, he took that on for several years too. Another one of his achievements was the successful Jazz Festival started in 2006. Not surprising that the Chamber of Commerce honoured Jon and Pam in 2006 for their many contributions for the betterment of the community. Jon’s experience with the printed word and with magazine layout was obvious in the local “Gazette” which informed residents about these local events. He was a dynamic man invested in his community and will be greatly missed.
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Patricia Fleischmann posted a condolence
Friday, January 17, 2025
It was a great pleasure working with Jon on the Honey Harbour Coop. He was always thoughtful and positive. Many great memories. Cheers
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Jennifer Remazki uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 17, 2025
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Many wonderful memories of enjoying life with Dad.
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Deb Kemp Posted Jan 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Uncle Jon (and Auntie Pam) babysat us years ago. With no kids themselves and 5 of us(ages 3 - 15) they had their hands full. An incident between kids had Jon create a mock court, whereby the ‘defendant’ and ‘plaintiff’
had their moment in court. As the recoding secretary - I made notes - that I still have. We sat at the kitchen table where all perspectives were heard. What a different way to resolve conflict. What a gift as a kid - to see a completely different way to parent. RIP Jon
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Darren Demera posted a condolence
Friday, January 17, 2025
Condolences to Pam and the family. I have many fond memories of Jon and especially talking politics. He brought great pride to the community and Hamlet of Honey Harbour. Serving as the president of the The Honey Harbour Community Co-op for many years, he was inspirational in bringing our events to life. It was an honour to have worked by his side for all our events.
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Friday, January 17, 2025
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Friday, January 17, 2025
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