JOHN DAVID ANDERSON

John David Anderson, born on July 11, 1944, in Hamilton, Ontario, passed away on February 8, 2026, at the age of 81. He lived a life full of energy, connection, and celebration. Known affectionately by many names, he brought warmth, humour, rhythm, and undeniable charm wherever he went. Music ran in his blood, and he developed a lifelong love of music and dance. A lifelong love of sports, he played hockey and basketball throughout his school years and later enjoyed both golf and curling as an adult. He was a devoted fan of the Toronto Argonauts and the Toronto Maple Leafs, and rarely missed watching the Blue Jays. Dave graduated from Humberside Collegiate and began his career at CIBC as a bank teller. With his natural warmth and easy interpersonal style, he later moved into the Business Loans Department, where his people skills served him well. He was a proud and devoted family man who loved attending and organizing celebrations. Dave was predeceased by his brother, Wilfrid Paul Anderson (2015). He is lovingly remembered by his children, John Jeffery Anderson and Jennifer Ashley Anderson; his grandchildren, Tyler, Dylan, Emma, and Fletcher; his siblings, Phillip Roy Anderson and Judith Lillian Margaret Anderson; and by Sherrie and Eileen, the mothers of his children. Visitation will be held at Chapel Ridge Funeral Home. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.