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John Linwood Oickle

Passed 12/27/2022

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Obituary For John Linwood Oickle

Oickle, John Linwood - Lake Echo

It is with broken hearts that we had to say goodbye to John on December 27th after a short but difficult battle with lung cancer. He did not leave this world alone as he had his loving wife, Sandra, his sister and brothers by his side. He is survived by Sandra, his bonus granddaughter, Taylor, his sister, Chrissy (Scott Elliott), brothers, Brad (Judy), Jim (Bev Wisen), Keith (Wanda), and Gary, one niece - Lindsay Oickle, four nephews - Greg and Eric Oickle, Jim Carr, and Barry Oickle and 5 great nephews - Cole Oickle, Tyler Carr, Findlay, Oliver and Benjamin Oickle.

He was predeceased by his father Barry, mother Ida (Poirier), and sister-in-law Betty.

John was 70 years of age and grew up on the Waverley Road. He and Sandra moved to Sheet Harbour and made their cottage into a home where they lived for 20 years and recently moved to Lake Echo. He began his career with NS Power where he worked as a lineman for 15 years and then worked for K-Line and FA Tucker which is where he retired from.

He loved fishing and hunting and played pool for many years with the Mens Metro Pool League. He was an avid knife collector and enjoyed working with wood and was very good at making walking canes and axe handles from ash.

Any friend of John’s always knew he had your back.

At John’s request there will be no visitation and no service. Donations can be made in John’s memory to the NS Lung Association or NS Cancer Society.

The family would like to thank the Palliative Care Team and the VON for their help in taking care of John during this difficult time. We would also like to thank Chris from MediGas for his prompt service and kindness in helping us make John more comfortable and giving the family peace of mind.

The family would like to honour John at a later date with a “putter” (celebration) at the family home.

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  • 01/06/2023

    Met Johnny years ago through a friend of mine . Condolences to the Oicle family and friends Edwin Balcom (Booie)

  • 01/04/2023

    Sad to learn of Johnny's passing...as a friend and co-worker to Ida, I looked with great admiration upon the Oickle Family. Their closeness and regard for each other was wonderful. I met most of the family through Ida and had more dealings with those who worked with Barry, who on many occasions came to BroMoc. Honestly, I can not recall how I came to meet Johnny but once I had it was uncanny because somehow we often bumped into each other. We have a Camp near to Sheet Harbour and it seemed every time we went there for gas or supplies I found Johnny ! The last time we spoke was several months ago when we stopped at the same gas station and we joked, "we have to stop meeting like this." I know he was a very good man; from Ida's chats and then personal greetings; I believe I know how deeply you all must be grieving; my most sincere condolences.

  • 01/04/2023

    My condolences to Sanadra and the Oickle Family on Johnny's passing. One of a kind character that makes one smile.

  • 01/03/2023

    My condolences to the entire Oickle family. See you on the other side of the forest John.

  • 01/03/2023

    The Oickle name evokes good memories from my teen years. Sending warm hugs to Gary and the rest of the Oickle family. Susan Pirie

  • 01/03/2023

    Gary, Keith, Brad, Jimmy & Chrissie. So sorry for your loss. I think of you often and remember the fun times when we were kids. Love to you all. Louise (Poirier) Norman

  • 01/03/2023

    So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincere sympathy, Joyce Cormier

  • 01/03/2023

    Gary and family, sorry to hear of Johns passing. My prayers are with the family at this very difficult time.

  • 01/02/2023

    I feel so sad with the passing of Johnny ,It is so hard to loose someone that we love maybe we never stayed in contact but his name and other names would come up when we talked about growing up, I have good memories going out to Aunt Ida"s and Uncle Barry's doing fun things My last memory is when we went to cut down Xmas trees and Johnny lost one off the truck said he would stop and buy one, have no Idea who it was for but we had a laugh over it. You will have good thoughts and you will cherish each and every one , a special branch has broken off the tree, love to you all and hugs Carol xx

  • 01/02/2023

    Our thoughts are with the family at this time, so sorry for your loss. Take Care..Janet and Derek Clarke

  • 01/01/2023

    John was a good friend for many years.Sandra,Audrey,John andI traveled many times together in our motor home enjoying golfing and just traveling around the province.Enjoyed playing cards and having the (ODD) glass of red wine.John,rest in peace and I am sure we will meet again.Todd Butler

  • 01/01/2023

    I'm so very saddened to hear of Johnny's passing. He could give off a rough exterior, but it was easy enough to break thru as he loved to torture and could take a good jostling too! ; saucy sense of humour! I'm glad I always hugged him goodbye 💞 Never not by Sandra's side in the 5 years I was around, he was a reliable partner, more than happy to just be with his wife and not just her husband but her right hand...her constant. Again, the deepest of sympathies for ur loss. ☘🏵🌱🌼🌿🌻☘🌼🌱🌻🌿🏵🍃

  • 12/31/2022

    Our sincere condolences to the family. Nancy&Sid Way

  • 12/31/2022

    We were so saddened to hear of Johnny's passing. Many good times and laughs have come back from over the years. Take care all. Bernie@Janice

  • 12/31/2022

    My deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences, Aunt Sandra.

  • 12/31/2022

    I am so sorry for your loss Sandra . I'm here if you need me . Karen

  • 12/30/2022

    I am sincerely saddened by John's passing. I met John about 27 years ago at the Sandtrap bar & grill over some good food with Sandra and Paul. 27 years of visits, meals and evenings at the legion playing pool can seem like a long time, but it really does go by too fast. When someone has been a part of your family for such a long time you are thankful for the memories.

  • 12/30/2022

    Oh, I am so sad to hear this news. As a paddler at Cheema we had many, many occasions off the water to carry on, have a drink, and generally joke around. John could hold his own in any discussion. His curly mustache added a dimension to his story. RIP John!

  • 12/30/2022

    Condolences to all of John's family. So sorry to hear of his passing. Keeping you all in our thoughts Barry and Melanie Murray

  • 12/30/2022

    Condolences to my cousin Sandra & the Oickle family.We have lots of fun memories of time spent with Sandra & John.

  • 12/30/2022

    Sandra so sorry to hear of your husband John's passing. Sending positive thoughts and prayers that the many wonderful memories made will give you some comfort and healing in the days and weeks ahead. Karen and Ernie Nauffts

  • 12/30/2022

    My condolences to the Oickle family.

  • 12/30/2022

    Chris so sorry to hear of John's passing, if he was anything like you, he must have been a wonderful person, may he rest in peace. Hugs my friend.

  • 12/30/2022

    So sorry for your loss. May happier times help you at this sad and difficult time. Rita and Owen LaPierre

  • 12/30/2022

    My heart is with your family. May you rest in peace.

  • 12/30/2022

    So very sorry to hear of johns passing heartfelt condolences to Sandra and the Oickle family John was a great guy

  • 12/30/2022

    Thinking of my Mom (his wife Sandra) and Keith, Gary, Brad, Jimmy, and Chrissie. Hugs to you all. There will come a time when the memories come with smiles instead of tears.

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