FREEMAN, John Winston CWO Ret'd ~ age 89 of Margaretsville, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 in Heart of the Valley Long Term Care Centre, Middleton. Born in Moose Jaw, Sask., he was a son of the late Winston Spencer Churchill and Aquila Maude (Chapman) Freeman. John joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1946 and served for 31 years on many ships as an electronics engineer. He was the first Naval personnel to serve at CFB Greenwood after amalgamation of the Forces, where he retired in 1977 as Base Chief Warrant Officer. During retirement, John was an active member of the community, serving on the Lighthouse Preservation Society, Margaretsville Wharf Society, Past President of the Middleton Curling Club, Legion and Lion's Member and a long standing member of the Canadian Naval Air Group (CNAG). J ohn will be sadly missed by his daughters Kathy Wagner (Gary Grant), Judy (Eric) Rehse and Wendy (Mike) Balcom; sister Sylvia (Ted) Steventon; brother Gordon Freeman; grandchildren Kristy Wagner; John "Colin" ( Katy) Wagner; Eric Balcom; Katy (Catlin) Veinot; Liam Rehse; great-granddaughters Sadie & Lyza Wagner; as well as extended family and friends. Besides his parents John was predeceased by his brother Robert Freeman; son-in-law Stanley Wagner. In keeping with John's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, April 15, 2018 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., (902) 825-3448 with Rev. Bill MacLeod officiating. A reception for family and friends will follow the service. By request, family flowers only. Donations in John's memory may be made to the Margaretsville Lighthouse Society or to a charity of one's choice. Online guestbook may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com