John Ewart, “Bass”, passed away peacefully at home in Vancouver, BC on January 25, 2021 after a ten-year journey with Lewy Body Dementia.
He was born in 1941 in Belleville, Ontario to Ewart McQuarrie Bassingthwaighte and Velma Emeline (Bucklin) and grew up in Toronto with his siblings Jim, Betty (Day) and George.
He was a founding member of Phi Gamma Delta’s, University of Western Ontario Chapter.
A well-enjoyed 20 year career at IP Sharp started in the ‘60s in Toronto and took him to the UK and Vancouver.
His life-long passion for sailing lead him to become a co-founder of Fraser Yacht Sales. Matching people & boats gave him great pleasure. He was an avid racer and long-time member of Tiddly Cove Yacht Club (TCYC).
Bass will be remembered for his warmth, good humor, and for connecting with people.
He leaves behind his loving wife Mary Catherine (Marciniak), brother Jim, son Keith, daughter Tasha (Miguel), grandchildren Solena and Kian, & ex-wife Carol (Hames). The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. William Wong, Pooja Kotian and the many home support workers.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. If desired, please consider donations in lieu of flowers to The Future Of Howe Sound Society, https://www.futureofhowesound.org/