I am so sad to inform you that one of our dearest rug hookers, John Major, died yesterday at the Golden Plough Lodge in Cobourg. His entire family from Calgary and Wisconsin were able to be with him in his final weeks and days – such a blessing. The funeral will take place this coming Thursday at Grace Church, 440 King Street East, Cobourg (our usual hooking spot), at 2pm. Regarding attendance, numbers are restricted but the service will be live-streamed should you wish to attend. I will send you a link when I receive it.
We also remember Maureen during the very difficult time, especially since she has had the close companionship and personal care from John for so many years. She will miss him tremendously as her own health continues to decline.
Jennifer was able to dig up some great photos of John “in the act” of rug hooking. We all remember the top photo of John with of his Bluenose rug – a real beauty. The second photo is of John demonstrating to a young lad the finer techniques of rug hooking at our amazing display at the Art Gallery of Northumberland – April, 2017?
Here are some more photos of John:
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