John "Jook" Munroe

Surrounded by family, he died on Saturday, February 12 at his residence in New Glasgow.

A teacher of 30 years, Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame golfer, and loving grandfather, father and husband, John maintained his renowned sense of humour until the very end of his life.

Born in Reserve Mines, Cape Breton, John spent the first twenty-some years of his life at the Lingan Golf Club; at first as a caddie and later as a member.

John and his wife Sheliah raised two incredible children - Dwane and Dawn. He had an unrelenting and special love for his five grandchildren: Alexander, Grace, Kristen, Margaret, and Alex.

John was always happiest when he was surrounded by his family, working on his tree farm, or spending his time at Abercrombie Country Club, where he spent years as a golf pro. John’s one piece of advice: enjoy every day.

The few things he wished for in heaven included a lot of room, and for his friends to be waiting for him at the first hole of a golf course.

His last words were "If it’s not nice up there, I’m coming back." There must be a great golf course in heaven.

"If you can, say something nice about me. If you have to, lie a little, laugh a lot." - John "Jook" Munroe. 

John is survived by his loving wife Sheliah, his sister Dorothy and his brother-in-law Fred Miles, his daughter Dawn and husband Doug Wright, son Dwane and Dwane’s wife Anne, and his grandchildren, Alexander, Grace, Kristen (husband Colby Mckay), Margaret, and Alex. 

John’s family would like to thank Dr. Craig and all the staff at the Aberdeen Hospital, Dr. Fraga and her team at the Victoria General, Dr. Horton, Ardis Smith-Sewell, and the palliative care team, the VON, and the Canadian Red Cross. A celebration of his life will take place with a round of golf at a later date.

Donations can be made to the Canadian Red Cross or the Canadian Cancer Society.