John: Sooooooooooo... sad and painful to know you left for haven. we sent a birthday gift for your on May 28 this year but can't get you. I have been your house several times only your car outside. Called your but no any response. we last met on Christmas dinner and we talked lots. we hope you just like last year in hospital sometimes then back home. Last night I went to your house and called. A news that you passed away shocked us. we miss you so much and lose a real canadian friend. we love you too because of your kindness and helpful. God bless you my friend and be happy forever in haven. love Tim, Linda and daughters

Goodbye to a dear, loyal and wise friend. John was not only a savvy businessman, politician and kind father and loving husband, but he also exemplified the golden rule and quietly helped many people to better their lives. I know for sure our lives were improved for having his support and interest throughout our long happy relationship. God rest his soul.

Our sincerest condolences and deepest sympathy to Mark, Deborah, Tanya & Meagan and also to Christina and Leah. Mr. John Castle, was a true friend and a great character, who will always put others first. We will all miss him very much, but we all take pride and honor to be blessed with the opportunity to be apart of the life of this wonderful great man. God Bless this wonderful family.

Our sincerest condolences to the families of Christina and Mark. Your father always seemed to make the time to consider others. It was only two years ago that he drove all the way from Brantford to Ottawa for the funeral of his sister Joyce (my mother). Although we have have lost that generation of Castles, we take pride in having the great fortune to be a small part of such a wonderful family.

My deepest sympathies to Mark, Christina and families. It is so difficult to lose a parent or grandparent and difficult to see the last member of a family go. He is now reunited with his beloved wife and brothers and sisters. We are the next generation. Wear the Castle name with pride.

Christina and Mark, Our deepest sympathy to you both. He now joins his wife and his brothers and sisters, all at peace. God bless you both.

Uncle Johnny (I know he prefered John, but my Mom always called him Johnny) was so kind and funny. I remember his dry sense of humour, his generosity to me and his relaxed way of being. Hard to believe that he is the last of that Castle generation. My condolences to Mark, Debbie, Christina and to his grand-daughters.

I'm going to miss John... I've worked as his accountant for many years now, and so have seen maybe more than most how generous he has been over the years helping people get a start in business or seeing them through a rough time. He always gave people the benefit of the doubt. RIP John, I'll be thinking of you often.

I'm so sorry to hear about John. He was the strongest person I knew. No matter how sick he was, he would never stay home. I've been cleaning for him for 21 years. It's hard to believe he is gone. After his trip to Malasia, he was never the same. He even told me that he didn't feel right the last time I saw him. I can't imagine not going there every two weeks. All through the years, he helped people and was very generous with donations. Rest in peace, John.

Edward Sorensen made a donation to

Elisabeth Sorensen and family made a donation to

We are very sorry to hear about your loss. From our family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies.

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Jeff Dale made a donation to Canadian Cancer Society