Passed away in Sherbrooke on December 27th. Pre-deceased by his parents Mary Duffin and Stanley Swift, his brother Thomas (Margaret Hume) and his sister Beverly (Peter Deslauriers). He is survived by his brother Graham (Susan Hunter), his nephews Todd (Sara), Jordan (Jacynthe), Ryan and his niece Laura. He will be missed by his cousin Brenda (Harry Wilson) and family. John practiced law in Montreal for over 50 years and leaves behind many friends and colleagues, including his assistant and friend, Patty Mylonas. Throughout his life, John consistently pursued beauty with desire and intelligence. Many thanks to Sherbrooke Fleurimont Hospital !CU, 6th Floor and to Dr. Martin for his compassion and guidance. There will be visitation at the Cass Funeral Home, 900 Clough, Ayer's Cliff, Qc. 819-876-5213 /www.casshomes.ca on Saturday, January 3, 2009 where friends may visit from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. followed by the funeral service in St. George Anglican Church at 2:30 p.m. with Reverend Barbara wintle officiating.. In lieu of flowers, donations made to St. George's Church in Ayer's Cliff or in remembrance of John's devotion to his pets, to the Frontier Animal Society, 1 Bigelow, Stanstead, Qc. Job 3E5 would be greatly appreciated by the family.