Obituary of John E. W. Pountney

Of St. Thomas, passed away peacefully at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Susan (née Boyd) Pountney and the late Anne (née Collins) Pountney (1975). Loving father of Tanya Pountney, Luke Pountney (Tracy Smith), and Josh Pountney. Cherished grandfather of Tegan, Jessica, and Lance.  Proud great grandfather of Logan, Dakota, Hailey, Wyatt, and Ronin.  Dear brother of the late Mary Ashby, and step-brother of the late Maynard and late Bert Dagenais.  Also survived by his cousins and by several in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Born in South Dorchester, ON, May 24, 1936, he was the son of the late Edwin W. Pountney and the late Tryntje “Kay” (née Vanderheide) Dagenais. John was the retired owner and operator of Maestro Music Academy, St. Thomas.  He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, St. Thomas, where he served in many leadership capacities including Bishop and church organist.

The funeral service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 436 Elm St., St. Thomas on Monday January 15, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.  Relatives and friends will be received at the church from 12:30 p.m. until the service time. Interment in Elmdale Memorial Park. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners or Hospice of Elgin will be gratefully acknowledged.