John David Owen

OWEN, John David - 78, Earltown.

It is with sorrowful hearts that the family announces the passing of John David Owen peacefully at home in Earltown on January 22, 2026, with his wife at his side; after a long battle with a variety of health issues.

Born in Sarnia, Ontario, he was the only son of the late John “Jack” Owen (Quebec) and Mary “May” Davidson (Knox) Owen (Scotland). John spent his younger years in both Ontario and Quebec, before finally settling in Nova Scotia in the 1980s, where he was employed in the restaurant business in a variety of roles, until his retirement in 2008.

John married Lisa (Clements) Owen (United States) on August 9, 1990; and they were blessed with 35 years of marriage. Together they enjoyed a rugged, but delightful, secluded little hobby farm near Earltown, where they raised their children, and enjoyed country life with all the perks... pets, chickens, goats, and of course food straight out of the garden (not to mention a whole lot of other UNINVITED critters, an amazingly challenging driveway, and more snow than anybody else! : ) But these only add to the collection of family legends which we will cherish!).

John was a self taught and highly learned military history enthusiast, with an incredible memory for historical information related to such; and had an amazing knack for bringing many stories of past military engagements truly to life. This passion naturally poured into his hobby of making beautiful, detailed military models, which he enjoyed doing throughout his life. After his love for and enjoyment of his family and hobbies, he was also very fond of cooking (to the benefit of us all!); and oh he LOVED his pets (and we have been blessed with many); but the pet I think he was closest to of all, is our beloved poodle “Storm”, who misses her “Pa” very much, and has now permanently claimed his pillow!

In addition to his wife, John is survived by his four treasured children: daughter, Elisabeth, Truro; son, James, Truro; son, Isaac, Truro; and son, John Peter, Earltown; his sisters Jo-Marion Alleyne, and Marijean (Wendell) Graham; and his nieces and nephew: Naomi Alleyne; Rebecca Alleyne (Daniel Tanner); Meghan (Matthew) DeSouza (and their children: Evelyn and Graham); and Andrew (Susanna) Graham (and their children: Anselm and Marion).

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to John's incredible healthcare team, particularly our family physician, Dr. Anna Roebuck; the palliative care nurse, Martha Ferguson; John's care coordinators: Sandra Ross and Thomas Walsh; the great nurses at Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche; and the super team of VON CCAs and nurses, who brought John (and also Lisa), (oh, and of course, “Storm”), so much delight in his latter days! Great big thanks also to the many wonderful believers, including those from the Earltown Community Church - Earltown, and the Peoples Church - Truro, who prayed so many times for so many years for John! You were ALL great and we are thankful for each one of you!!

We also want to give a special mention to Terry LeBlanc for his dear friendship with John of many years. John was very much a hermit in many ways, and you were one of the few people outside of family who actually broke into his inner circle, to the place of friendship; and we sure appreciate you!

John, you drove us slightly crazy sometimes, but we loved you very much, and you will be sorely missed!  As your wife, I know that you chose on your own to make sure of your salvation in the weeks before you passed, so I know you're with Jesus now, which makes me so very happy!

Thank you for our life together!

(Cremation is taking place under the direction of Coulter's Funeral Home, Tatamagouche. A private family memorial gathering to celebrate John's life, will occur at a later date, to be announced to family. If so desired, donations may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Canada.)