- Published in the Vancouver Sun on 11 August 2008 was the following obituary:
"ASHER John (Tony) Passed suddenly and peacefully October 28, 2008, his son, and daughter in law at his side, holding his hand.
John was in his 99th year. Born December 28, 1909 in St. John, New Brunswick, he was the 2nd eldest of five children, born to Henry and Florence Veal. His father an accountant with Dunn and Brad, moved the family to BC, residing first in Victoria BC then to Point Grey.
John filled his life with all that mattered the most to him, his wife, Sharel, his two boys, Loyd and John, his home, and hard work. He was blessed with boundless energy, a quick mind, a fair deal, and a gentleman's handshake. His word was his honor. He lived by this code to the end.
John's passion was "boats", he started very early in life, working for Pacific Salvage Shipyards in North Vancouver. He loved wood, he could make it come alive, his craftsmanship was well known throughout the boating industry.... his work in demand. He dealt with some of the most influential men in Vancouver, the company name, "ASHER MARINA" was extremely well known in the boating industry up and down the coast. Boats/work was his life... he loved it.
John had an aura of kindness and strength - he endured, and he did it well. He also had a wonderful sense of humour, a contagious little grin, and a bedevilment twinkle to his very blue eyes. He was an absolute delight to be around.
John was pre-deceased by his dear wife Sharel, and his grandson, Corby. He will be terribly missed by his sons, Loyd and John and his daughter in laws, Lori, Cenitta, and Holli. Grandchildren, Keath, Lea, Holly, Alet, Tracey, Robyn, Nathan and Christina. 5 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren and many dear family members. CARRY ON JOHN, YOUR SPIRIT JOURNEY HAS JUST BEGUN. GOD BLESS. Service to be held Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Presbyterian Church, 16870 80th Avenue, Surrey B.C."
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| | 1. Dorothy Irene Veal
b. Apr 1908, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada 
d. 14 Jul 1928, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Age ~ 20 years) |  | 2. Kenneth James Veal
b. 11 Oct 1911, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
d. 12 Jun 1999, Langley, British Columbia, Canada (Age 87 years)
| | | 3. Edna Mabel Veal
b. 9 Jun 1913, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
d. Apr 1985, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Age 71 years) | | 4. Gladys Veal
b. 26 Mar 1915, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
d. 10 Dec 1996, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Age 81 years)
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1909 - 2008 (98 years)
Has 42 ancestors but no descendants in our family tree.
1908 - 1928 (~ 20 years)
Henry John Veal (ID:I5147)
