John Christopher Attfield

The family announces the passing of John Christopher Attfield of Belleville, Ontario, on September 26, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on March 12, 1946, in Toronto, Ontario, John shared many meaningful moments and relationships throughout his life. He was predeceased by his parents, Dorothy and Ralph Attfield, as well as his brothers, Robert and Mark. John is survived by his wife, Ella May; his daughters, Paula and Elizabeth (Timothy); the mother of his children, Mary; his son-in-law, Debashish; his stepsons, Keith (Derrick), Dan (Sue), and Grant (Karen); and his brother, Peter. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren. Visitation took place on October 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Eastminster United Church, followed by a funeral service at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Salvation Army or LighttheNight.ca, supporting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada.