BRYANT, John Hugh Passed away peacefully at the Glengarry Hospital, Victoria, B.C. November 28, 2008. John was born in Sherbrooke, Quebec, June 21, 1922. He is survived by his loving wife Joan and children: Jim (Gill), Ken, Patricia, Nancy (Guy), and grandchildren; Jack (Elizabeth), Noelle and Michael, as well as his sister Elizabeth Fleet in Montreal and her family. Predeceased by his parents, Guy and Olive Bryant. Brought up in Sherbrooke, John joined the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve and served in the North Atlantic during World War Two. He survived the torpedoing of the HMCS Alberni in August 1944. After the war, John joined the family soft drink bottling business; J.H. Bryant Inc. He was an active member in both the Sherbrooke Regiment and the Yamaska Valley Power Squadron and was very much a part of the community of the Eastern Townships. John and Joan retired to Victoria and settled in View Royal in 1975 and have been an active part of the community. John continued with the Power Squadron, and participated in the Victoria Wine Maker's Guild and the View Royal Garden Club. John loved his family and friends; he was passionate and fascinated by anything involving nature, science, and mechanics. He loved gadgets and tools and of course, a clever pun. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday Dec. 6th at 11:00 A.M. at All Saints Church, at Stewart Avenue and Pallisier Avenue, View Royal, with a reception to follow at the church hall. We are grateful for the exceptional care that was given to John during his last few weeks from all of the staff at the Glengarry Hospital. We would also like to thank the wonderful community of All Saints Church, Veterans Affairs, Dr. Martin Lane, Sheryl Lewis (VIHA), Joan Adamcsak and the kind residents of Lion's Cove. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, those who wish may give donations to the Greater Victoria Eldercare Foundation, directed to Glengarry Hospital, or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. John will be greatly missed by his family and many, many friends. 515826