Peacefully, with family by his side at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in his 67th year. John, loving Dad of Patricia Anderson, Michelle Kirkham and her partner Chris Parsons, and Nathan Kirkham and his fiance Elda Navas. Proud Grandpa of Alexis (Trevor), Kaden, and Maxine. Great Grandpa of Miles. Dear brother of Connie and her husband Peter Flanagan, Tom Kirkham and his wife Linda, the late Janet and her husband Mike Young, Linda and her late husband Keith Dunk, and Norman Kirkham and his wife Nora. John will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, and best friend John Miller.