AUGUST 4, 1957 – MAY 3, 2024

With his family by his side at Toronto General Hospital on Friday May 3rd, at 66 years of age.

Dear son of the late Stuart Charbula and Birgitta Gardell.

Beloved husband of Sharron Meehan for 34 years.

Loving father and best friend of Caitlin (Cameron) and Collin (Kristen).

Dear brother of Kerstin (Tommy-predeceased), Kathleen (Sven) and Michael (Patrice).

Cherished uncle of Peter, the late Fredrik, Johannes, David and Andreas. John will be sadly missed by his sisters in law and brothers in law, Cathy (Hans-predeceased), Sandra, Jimmy (Stephanie) and Patrick (Jacqueline).

Predeceased by his sister in law Brenda and his stepbrother Kurt. He will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, his many friends, neighbours and coworkers. John was a very devoted husband and father. He loved his dogs Sadie and Ginger, as well as his grand furbaby Nova.

John was a dedicated sports fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Blue Jays. He was very proud of his Swedish heritage as anyone who shared a meal at his house knows when John had them try his Lingonberry sauce. He was very involved with his children’s activities, especially Collin’s hockey.

He welcomed his son-in-law and daughter-in-law as his own children.

He truly was a man who put his family first. He will be sadly missed by anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West on Friday May 10th from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday May 11th at 10:30 a.m. Cremation to follow.

Memorial donations to the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.

Online condolences may be made at oshawafuneralhome.com .