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Moira Huron posted a condolence
Monday, May 6, 2013
you know I started searching for my childhood friend about a year ago. I guess I was too late. John was one of my best friends when I lived in Arnprior so long ago. I loved you with all my heart and I am so sorry I could not have found you before your passing...maybe I will see you in Heaven, if God permits
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Jack and Anne Hallisey posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
To the Family of Rev.John Gahan, Our deepest sympathy to John's family on his passing. John was our pastor at Canadian Martyrs and we grew to be very fond of him. He truly looked after us all. John gave the most beautiful and instructive homilies. You knew that he spend a good deal of time composing them. Often, as we left mass, I would tell him how benefical that particular homily had been for me and to thank him for it. And I used to tell that he was truly a teacher to us all.He was gifted. I know that he was lovingly welcomed by God and no doubt also welcomed by his Jesuit brothers.Our prayers, Jack and Anne Hallisey.
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Dorothy Murphy posted a condolence
Sunday, March 28, 2010
I met Fr. John at the first mass that he celebrated at Canadian Marty's and liked him immediately I remember that he said I'm Fr. John Gahan and I'm forty years old. We all looked at each other for he looked about eighteen. He was a lovely priest and a lovely human being and always had time for a few words after mass. I really enjoyed talking to him for he seemed to have such a zest for life. He moved to another parish and the last time I saw him was about two years ago at a Christmas church sale on Oxford St I believe, and he was still the same friendly man and was so happy to see my daughter and myself. I will never forget him and he will always remain in my heart and prayers, please accept my deepest condolences at this sad time in your life, he made many friends and I'm sure that they will all be praying for him .
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Lynne Donahoe posted a condolence
Friday, March 26, 2010
My deepest sympathy to all the Gahan family. I knew John when he was my pastor at Canadian Martyrs in Halifax. I was very fond of him. I am unable to attend the memorial at First Baptist but having been there on many occasions know that Rev. Boyd will send John off to the Lord in a loving and caring way. Lynne Donahoe
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Anne Huestis posted a condolence
Friday, March 26, 2010
To John's Family,Please accept my sincere sympathy ...I only knew John briefly while Minister Of C.E. at First baptist Halifax but I thoroughly enjoyed his messages,children's stories and especially his sense of humor...Sincerely,Anne Huestis
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Flo Milley posted a condolence
Friday, March 26, 2010
To the Gahan Family, I was very saddened to hear of John's passing. I knew John from our work together on the Board of Chisholm Youth Services in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He was a kind, gentle, and caring man who made a great contribution to our services and to our community. I hope you will find the comfort and solace you need in your memories of him and in the love and support of your family and friends. My very deepest sympathy, Flo Milley
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Doug & Sylvia Burnette posted a condolence
Friday, March 26, 2010
To the Gahan Family, Our sincere sympathy go out to you in this most difficult time,our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Jennifer Foster, Port Williams, NS posted a condolence
Thursday, March 25, 2010
To The Gahan Family During this most difficult time for all of you, I hope you will get some comfort in knowing how many lives John touched with his generosity of spirit and great good humour. As the Pastor of St. Lawrence Church in Canning he was able to create a wonderful sense of community and caring. As a friend I too received his Frenchies gifts and shared many laughs. I will miss his visits "to the Valley" as will all his many friends here. Please know that we are all thinking of you and send our love and prayers your way. In sympathy, Jennifer
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Bernard Carroll, S.J. posted a condolence
Thursday, March 25, 2010
To all the Gahan family and dear friends of John: My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn your dear son, brother, nephew, uncle, and friend. I knew John as a fellow Jesuit over the years and as a colleague in parish ministry. We shared hopes and dreams as fellow Pastors and even talked about working together after news came of the closure of Canadian Martyrs parish in Halifax. But alas, other factors intervened and other decisions followed. I am grateful for the years and ministry we shared. And now I join you in your sadness and pain, and lift him up before God with faith and trust in the One who promises life to all who serve.
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Donna Kwiatkowski (Krysinski) posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Dear Joan and William, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. It is my wish that you feel the loving memories of him at this time and the presence of God's Love and Grace in which to sustain you all at this time of loss. Donna
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Jim and Lata Hall posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
We were priviledged to be John's friends while he was pastor of Canadian Martyrs in Halifax and afterwards. He was always a great support to us when we were in need, and was a true Christian in every way.
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Beverly Hunziker posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit To John's family may you find the peace that you seek! Beverly & Daniel Hunziker, Lacey & Anthony Lucas, Holly & David Langer
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Michael Czerny, S.J. posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
To all of John's family, I am sending very sincere condolences in this moment of great sorrow, and I pray for John's eternal peace and for your own consolation in the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour, to be celebrated very soon. May God of all Mercies embrace you warmly in His infinite Compassion and Love, very sincerely yours, Michael Czerny, S.J., African Jesuit AIDS Network, Nairobi, Kenya
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David Eley, S.J. posted a condolence
Monday, March 22, 2010
To John's family and friends I offer my sympathies and prayers. John is a very fine man and he will be missed. He is in God's care, who has always loved us. David Eley, S.J.
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Monty Williams posted a condolence
Monday, March 22, 2010
To the Gahan family, I am a Jesuit priest and have been a good friend of John's over the years. When he was a Jesuit working in Halifax he would invite me out to give workshops and retreats to the Canadian Martyrs' Parish and after that when he was in Wolfville I would spend some holiday time with him. We talked and e-mailed until about three weeks ago. Just then I sent him some soft-centered chocolates from Merrill's in Guelph which he liked and since he thought my taste in clothes needed attention would send me sometimes a bargain he found at Frenchies the discount clothing outlet where he shopped quite often. John and I often talked about the spiritual life and I was always struck by the intimacy he had with such a life. He was always leaning into it and I truly believe that whatever he did in the time I have known him was for such a life. I always found John courageous and wise and humble and with a delight at the absurdities of the world without being judgemental. I shall miss him but I also have the sense of him journeying steadfastly into the Love which calls him to the fullness of life and that gives me comfort. Please be assured of my prayers and condolences at this time. I have been celebrating masses for John and for the family and for all you all hold dear. I pray that the certain knowledge that John is where all of his hurts are being healed and all his joys celebrated in ways beyond our imagining may give you comfort at this time, With blessings always, Monty Williams, S.J.
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Charles Pottie-Pâté, sj posted a condolence
Monday, March 22, 2010
To the Gahan Family, I wish to express my sincerest condolences on the recent passing of John. I knew John in particular when we were in the Halifax community together. I enjoyed his good humour and sharp wit. I am saddened by his death. May he know the fullness of peace in God's love. And may each of you be consoled by your faith in the resurrection of the dead when we will meet in a new way our departed loved ones. Sincerely, Charles P sj
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Barry and Paulette McOuatt posted a condolence
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Dear Wid and Joan: Please accept our most sincere and heart-felt condolences on the sudden passing of your son, John. May the love of family and friends, and your treasured memories, help you and your family through this difficult time. Our love and prayers, Barry and Paulette
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Fr. Peter Bisson, S.J. posted a condolence
Saturday, March 20, 2010
To the Gahan family and the Congregation of First Baptist Church Halifax; My condolences for John, whose death saddens me deeply. I knew him during his time as a Jesuit. John joined the Jesuits (Society of Jesus) three years after I did, so we were together in some training experiences and in many group summer holidays. I always enjoyed his quick wit, which would sneak out from behind his quiet manner and take us all by surprise, to our delight and enjoyment. He kept us on our toes. May he see God face to face. With many prayers, Peter Bisson, S.J. Jesuits in English Canada
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Lorna and Bob Blackburn posted a condolence
Saturday, March 20, 2010
I just read about the passing of your beloved John. Please accept our sincere condolences and know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers. With love, Lorna(Mosley)Blackburn.
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Rev. John E. Boyd posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
On behalf of First Baptist Church Halifax I extend sincere sympathy to John's family and friends. John was a trusted colleague and faithful pastor. His deep spirituality, openness to all, subtle humor and Christian grace were an inspiration to all of us. May he rest in peace, safe in the arms of God. For John's friends and loved ones in Halifax there will be a Memorial Service giving thanks for John's life on Saturday, March 27 at 11 a.m. in First Baptist Church, 1300 Oxford Street, Halifax, NS.
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Warren & Esther Hoeg posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
IN MEMORY OF REV. JOHN GAHAN, Although we only knew John for a few short months last year, he quickly became a friend, and was a true inspiration. We always looked forward to his Children's Stories, and took great enjoyment from his honest, humble manor, and unexpected humour. John will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate to have known him. Our sincere condolences, and prayers go out to all of his Family, and friends. Sincere sympathy, Warren & Esther Hoeg Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
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Gilles Mongeau posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Dear Gahan family: I am one of John's novitiate classmates; we also studied philosophy together in Spokane. In more recent years, the distance between Toronto and Halifax made it more difficult to stay in touch, but I did manage to go out and see John a few times. I want to express my condolences and my sorrow at John's death. I remember many tournaments of Scrabble and John's "popcorn and videos" nights during our summer vacations. Please know of my prayers for your consolation, and for John's peaceful rest.
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Roger Yaworski, S.J. posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
To the Gahan Family, I was sorry to hear of John's death. Please accept my sincere sympathies. My last meeting with John was at a Japanese lunch in Toronto. John was always able to make me laugh, often with his dark humour. We got particularly close while he was doing a year of CPE in Toronto. I keep you all in my prayers. Roger
