In loving memory of
John Richard Fair
January 28, 1946 — May 14, 2026
“John will be remembered on the water, on the golf course, and in the company of the people he loved.”
Retired Oshawa Fire Department Captain · Age 80
About & life story
Service, water, friendship, and family.
John Richard Fair died at home on May 14, 2026, with Anne, his devoted wife and best friend of 46 years, holding him close after a long battle with lung disease.
He is lovingly remembered by Anne; his step-son Jeffrey Baker (Ann); step-daughter Jennifer Baker; daughters Robin Fair and Sarah Fair; brother Casey Fair; grandchildren Riley and Hudson Baker; sisters-in-law Lynda Supryka, Grace O'Dowd, and Wendy Fair; brother-in-law Jim Nawrot; niece Kristine Fair (John); and dear friends Gary and Tammy O'Neil and Anna and Bob Kerr.
John was born in Oshawa on January 28, 1946, to Jack and Flora Fair. He was predeceased by his parents; his brother Michael; sisters Marylee, Marcia, and infant Judy; son-in-law Jason Popovich; brothers-in-law Eugene Supryka and Dennis O'Dowd; and niece Merridee Fair.
He retired as a Captain with the Oshawa Fire Department after 32 years of service. Later, John and Anne made their home in Hay Bay, Napanee, where he spent many good hours on the water fishing and bringing home pickerel. He also became part of Napanee Golf and Country Club, enjoying the course and friendships there for 27 years.
John will be missed by his golfing companions, his wider circle of friends, and the Amigos, the group with whom he and Anne travelled and shared many Florida winters.
The family is grateful to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Lennox and Addington General Hospital; to Dr. Koester for home visits and compassion; and to the nurses who cared for John at home.
Aquamation has taken place. In keeping with John's wishes, there will be no funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lennox and Addington General Hospital Foundation or the Napanee Salvation Army.
A life in chapters
Timeline
A few chapters from a life remembered around Oshawa, Hay Bay, the golf course, and home.
John was born to Jack and Flora Fair in Oshawa, Ontario.
He served with the Oshawa Fire Department and retired as Captain after 32 years.
John and Anne made their home in Hay Bay, where many good hours were spent fishing and bringing home pickerel.
He became part of Napanee Golf and Country Club, enjoying the course and the friendships there for 27 years.
John and Anne travelled with the Amigos and shared many Florida winters with friends.
John died at home with Anne, his devoted wife and best friend of 46 years, holding him close.
Family and friends
Family tree
Virtual candle wall
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A wall of small, true things.
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Family and friends can share a story or message for John’s family.John’s wishes
Simple arrangements, clearly held.
- Arrangement
- Aquamation has taken place
- Service
- No funeral, in keeping with John’s wishes.
- In lieu of flowers
- Donations may be made to the Lennox and Addington General Hospital Foundation or The Salvation Army Napanee Corps.
- Remembered by
- Family, friends, golfing companions, and the Amigos.
- Places
- Oshawa, Hay Bay, Napanee, and many Florida winters.
- Community
- Oshawa Fire Department and Napanee Golf and Country Club.
Donations
Honour John’s memory.
The family named these local causes in lieu of flowers.
In lieu of flowers
Named by the familyContributions can be made directly through the organizations below. Each link opens the charity’s own donation page.
- CharityLennox and Addington County General Hospital FoundationSupporting the local hospital named by John's family through equipment, services, and capital improvements.Donate →
- CharityThe Salvation Army Napanee CorpsSupporting The Salvation Army Napanee Corps and its community services in Napanee.Donate →
A few things John loved
The small list.
Not every memory, just a few places and rituals that shaped his days.
- PlaceHours on the waterHay Bay, Napanee
- RitualFishing daysPickerel brought home
- ClubNapanee Golf and Country Club27 years of friendships
- ServiceOshawa Fire DepartmentCaptain, retired after 32 years
- SeasonFlorida wintersShared with Anne
- CircleThe AmigosGary, Tammy, Anna, Bob, and friends
Acknowledgments
With gratitude to...
The doctors, nurses, and staff at Lennox and Addington General Hospital.
Dr. Koester, for compassionate home visits and care.
The nurses who cared for John at home.
Family, friends, golfing companions, and the Amigos who made his days full.