It is with sadness that the family of John Sewell, age 82, husband of Joan (Smith) Sewell of Belleisle Creek, NB, announces his death which occurred peacefully at, Kiwanis Nursing Home, Sussex, NB, on January, 14, 2017. He was born in Birmingham, UK, the son of the late Harry and Emma (Foster) Sewell. John is survived by his wife Joan; three children Audrey (Rick) Newell of Dartmouth, NS, Jackie (Royden) Kitchen of Longs Creek, NB, John Sewell of Fredericton, NB, and their mother Joan, nee Jeffery; five grandsons Josh (Becca), Nick, Gregory, Wyatt and Wil; great granddaughter Lilly; step-children Aralee (Phil) Coombes, Michelle Chamberlain (Rick Campbell); step-grandchildren Jeremiah, Gabe, Veronica, Micah, Judah, Elijah and Stella; sister Sheila Tipper; and several nephews and nieces, special daughter-in-law, Carrie and long time friends Peter Evans, Moncton and John Pirie, Fredericton . John was predeceased by siblings Bob, Nora, Florrie, Hilda, Eric and Peggy. We will miss you Dad, but before you left us you did so much...You loved and cared for us, you taught us to respect others, use manners, be polite, be kind...just like you. Thank you for taking your son fishing those many times, and showing me off to all the farmers on your calls. I will always remember those special times with you Dad. Thank you for chauffering us to games and concerts, even waiting outside when your daughters were screaming at boy bands...thank you Dad. you were our biggest fan. Remember the times with ol Gunsmoke...so many fun adventures with the best horse/pet ever, You loved all our pets from dogs and cats to chickens and salamanders and growing up on our little farm was an adventure at times but we wouldn't trade those days for anything. As we got older and we didn't need you everyday, you still had a strong influence in our adult lives, especially when we needed you most. Your heart just got even bigger when your grandchildren came, you were a great keeper and had your grandsons bowled over with uncontrollable laughter at times, they will always remember!! we know they couln't have asked for a better Grampy. Thank you for passing on your cooking skills, your gardening skills, your love of music (and here we are sometimes actually listening to "YOUR" music, never thought that would happen xo). No one could tell a story like you, and we will remember those times and retell them, only not as well. We will miss your sense of humour, your great presence and your love of life and family. Rest in peace Dad until we meet again and in faith we will. Audrey, Jackie, Johnny. John and I have had a connection from the first time we met over 30 years go...first as neighbors, then as friends and, eventually, as a married couple. There were so many wonderful memories created throughout those years, memories that will always be held close to my heart. John, a tall, robust man with pure white hair and moustache and a thick British accent, was known for his winning smile and "gift of gab". He was always a gentleman, kind, gentle and the first to offer a helping hand. He loved children, and my grandchildren have fond memories of being taken down to the creek to go fishing and of following him down the field where he would show them the fox den and taught them about the various plants and trees growing there. As a testament to the many lives he touched in a loving way, messages and phone calls continue to arrive from friends in Wales, England, every Canadian province, the USA, and even Mexico. His niece called him a gentle giant...he certainly was. I will miss having him in my life every day, that great sense of humour, ...I'll miss hearing him sing and whistle as he went about his day ...and that laugh that made you laugh, too, even when you didn't know what he was laughing about. He will never be forgotten by all of us who love him so much. Remember to save me a seat next to you at the Button Oak, John...I'll meet you there xoxoxo..your wife, Joan Arrangements have been entrusted to Sherwood’s Funeral Home and Life Tribute Centre (506-839-2156), 18 Scovil Road, Norton, NB. As per John’s request there will be no visitation or funeral service. A small family celebration of his life will take place when the grass is green and the flowers are in bloom. Donations in memory of John may be made to the SPCA, Alzheimer’s Society or the memorial of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through SherwoodsFuneralHome.com.