John Cauley
CAULEY, John Ambrose
August 9, 1935 – January 16, 2021
First child of Marie Salmon Cauley and Justin Cauley, big brother to Kathryn, Lawrence and Rita. Cherished husband of the late Sally Gabryluk Cauley. A shining and oh so loved father to Christopher, Jennifer (Tim) and Allyson. Beloved grandfather and buddy to Cameron and Joshua. Born in the first half of the twentieth century on a farm established by his parents, north of Toledo, Ontario, passed away in the first half of the twenty-first in London, Ontario, near the home of his daughter Jennifer and son-in-law Tim Pocock. From the gravel roads of Toledo, John made his way to Toronto, where he graduated from Ryerson. Eventually he made his way to Montreal, and in the summer of 1959 he married his one true love, Sally. As newlyweds, John and Sally drove their Volkswagon Bug to Seattle, Washington, an exciting time they would love to recall. John worked for Canadair and Boeing and took flying lessons. They returned to Montreal and John began working for Control Data. In the late sixties, John trained to become a high school teacher. He, Sally and the kids left Quebec for eastern Ontario, eventually settling on Shearer Ave. in Cornwall. John was at Char-Lan for nearly 25 years, where he taught auto mechanics, electronics, woodworking and drivers ed. John loved teaching and truly enjoyed the camaraderie of his fellow teachers. Towards the end of his career, as head of the Technical Department, he was instrumental in bringing computers into his school, introducing Autocad and Robotics programs. We know that he very much enjoyed teaching in a rural setting: he took it seriously, knowing how important it was to reach students, and it was always moving to see him interact with former students of his. John always had a fascination with how things worked, from all things electrical, to crosswords and sudoku puzzles. He had the right tool for every job, and was genuinely curious and careful. His sense of humour was always uplifting and his storytelling always included a good, hearty chuckle. John, wearer of many a hat, loved to golf, ride his John Deere and breakfast at The Glengarry. He always appreciated his supportive friends Bob and Linda, Rheal, Don, his neighbour Debbie, and family friend Rosanne. Special thanks to Sandi LeGallais for all the check-ins and special treats during his time in Cornwall. After leaving Cornwall for the last time (with his prized John Deere tractor in tow), he was able to spend time with family, including getting to know his well-loved grandsons Cameron and Joshua. He leaves many of us without the opportunity to say goodbye in the way we would choose. And so, as John leaves us, we lose a father, a brother, a grandfather, a friend… and we lose what he knew. Which is only to say that we know it’s impossible for anyone to speak all of what they’ve known. While we can recount the events of a life, so much remains not known. We can’t directly know what it was like to sit behind the wheel of John’s car as he made his way to his many destinations, what it was like to see the thousands of early mornings break over his garden, what it was like for him to hear gravel hitting the underside of his green Volvo. But, over time, those near us will get our message. We get through to each other, eventually. To know John was to know that the world, and its kin, oughta be taken care of in a certain way… that the world needed to be seen as beautiful and its people needed to be treated fair. And, recalling his bright smile and easy laugh: it needed to be seen to be believed. He is already missed, dearly. Funeral and reception for John will be held in Cornwall when we can all safely meet to celebrate John’s life. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of John are asked to consider the McCormick Care Foundation (Day Program) www.mccormickcarefoundation.ca/donate). For online condolences, please visit www.westviewfuneralchapel.com
CAULEY, John Ambrose
August 9, 1935 – January 16, 2021
First child of Marie Salmon Cauley and Justin Cauley, big brother to Kathryn, Lawrence and Rita. Cherished husband of the late Sally Gabryluk Cauley. A shining and oh so loved father to Christopher, Jennifer (Tim) and Allyson. Beloved grandfather and buddy to Cameron and Joshua. Born in the first half of the twentieth century on a farm established by his parents, north of Toledo, Ontario, passed away in the first half of the twenty-first in London, Ontario, near the home of his daughter Jennifer and son-in-law Tim Pocock. From the gravel roads of Toledo, John made his way to Toronto, where he graduated from Ryerson. Eventually he made his way to Montreal, and in the summer of 1959 he married his one true love, Sally. As newlyweds, John and Sally drove their Volkswagon Bug to Seattle, Washington, an exciting time they would love to recall. John worked for Canadair and Boeing and took flying lessons. They returned to Montreal and John began working for Control Data. In the late sixties, John trained to become a high school teacher. He, Sally and the kids left Quebec for eastern Ontario, eventually settling on Shearer Ave. in Cornwall. John was at Char-Lan for nearly 25 years, where he taught auto mechanics, electronics, woodworking and drivers ed. John loved teaching and truly enjoyed the camaraderie of his fellow teachers. Towards the end of his career, as head of the Technical Department, he was instrumental in bringing computers into his school, introducing Autocad and Robotics programs. We know that he very much enjoyed teaching in a rural setting: he took it seriously, knowing how important it was to reach students, and it was always moving to see him interact with former students of his. John always had a fascination with how things worked, from all things electrical, to crosswords and sudoku puzzles. He had the right tool for every job, and was genuinely curious and careful. His sense of humour was always uplifting and his storytelling always included a good, hearty chuckle. John, wearer of many a hat, loved to golf, ride his John Deere and breakfast at The Glengarry. He always appreciated his supportive friends Bob and Linda, Rheal, Don, his neighbour Debbie, and family friend Rosanne. Special thanks to Sandi LeGallais for all the check-ins and special treats during his time in Cornwall. After leaving Cornwall for the last time (with his prized John Deere tractor in tow), he was able to spend time with family, including getting to know his well-loved grandsons Cameron and Joshua. He leaves many of us without the opportunity to say goodbye in the way we would choose. And so, as John leaves us, we lose a father, a brother, a grandfather, a friend… and we lose what he knew. Which is only to say that we know it’s impossible for anyone to speak all of what they’ve known. While we can recount the events of a life, so much remains not known. We can’t directly know what it was like to sit behind the wheel of John’s car as he made his way to his many destinations, what it was like to see the thousands of early mornings break over his garden, what it was like for him to hear gravel hitting the underside of his green Volvo. But, over time, those near us will get our message. We get through to each other, eventually. To know John was to know that the world, and its kin, oughta be taken care of in a certain way… that the world needed to be seen as beautiful and its people needed to be treated fair. And, recalling his bright smile and easy laugh: it needed to be seen to be believed. He is already missed, dearly. Funeral and reception for John will be held in Cornwall when we can all safely meet to celebrate John’s life. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of John are asked to consider the McCormick Care Foundation (Day Program) www.mccormickcarefoundation.ca/donate). For online condolences, please visit www.westviewfuneralchapel.com