McNiven, John Alexander died peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, at Campbell House Hospice, Collingwood at the age of 87. John of Wasaga Beach, formerly of Sunnidale Township, beloved husband of Colleen. Loving father of Cindy (Larry Giffen), Sherie Britnell, John (Jennifer) and the late Daniel. Cherished grandfather of Ryan (Kate), Ashley (John), Colin (Jennifer), Kristen (Dave), Kayla (Zac), Hunter, Alexander, Liam and Lily and great-grandfather of Austin, Allis, Harrison, Jack, Grace, Holden, Brax, Cali, Brady, Brie, Lylah, Quinn, Charlee and Iris. Survived by his sister Isabelle (Wallace Black), brother Harold (Marianne), sister-in-law Iris McNiven and brother-in-law Dennis (Sharon) Curtis. Predeceased by siblings Donald, Frances McNabb, Mary Duits and Elizabeth Letourneau. John will also be missed by his many nieces and nephews, friends and neighbours, his church community and his past customers and colleagues around the world. He was a kind man who held a presence in any room he entered. His business acumen led him from sweeping the shop floor to the office of president of Tandy Leather. He also had a 20-year career in the floral industry, was a president of Flowers Canada and helped form the Canadian Academy of Floral Art. Later in life, he returned to Tandy to help spur international expansion, travelling around the globe developing their expansion. At home he enjoyed the family homestead in Sunnidale, tending to his vegetable gardens and spending time with his family. A heartfelt thank you to the staff at Campbell House Hospice and Rev. Darren May for their grace, dignity and compassion. Friends will be received at the Jubilee Presbyterian Church, 7320 Highway 26, Stayner on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, from 2 p.m. for the memorial service at 3 p.m. Reception to follow in the church hall. If desired, a donation to Jubilee Presbyterian Church or Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation for Campbell House would be appreciated by his family. To sign John’s Book of Memories, please visit www.carruthersdavidson.com.