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Cameron

Dear Fellow Growers

I have received this info about John Lyons funeral. As per the family's request, John will be cremated & buried at a private family ceremony. There will however be a Celebration of Life ceremony for John afterwards to be held this Saturday, Aug. 30th from 2-4pm. This will be held in the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St East, Cobourg, Ontario. Please email me at pjhunt@i-zoom.net if you have any questions or need directions. We hope for a good turnout to say goodbye to a good friend & one of the GVGO's founding fathers. Thanks,

Jane & Phil
Jane & Phil Hunt
GVGO

8/27/2014 8:01:20 AM

South Hero, VT

Always sad news when one of our growers passes away, especially someone like John. My condolences and prayers for his family and friends.

8/27/2014 8:54:48 AM

Netherlands

Just some of John's achievements:

1994 - World Record Pumpkin/Squash - 990.5 lbs
2002 - Tomato 4.91 lbs
2005 - World Record Long Gourd - 116.63" (with son Chris)
2008 - 3rd in world Long Gourd - 122.00"
2010 - 3rd in world Tomato - 5.35 lbs

Inducted into GVGO Hall of Fame.

8/27/2014 9:20:00 AM

Netherlands

That should be 900.5 lbs WR.

8/27/2014 9:21:42 AM

Rhode Island

ron and i grew seeds from that famous 900.5
one of the very first part pumpkin part greenies to come around. biggest/longest dam stems and baby pumpkins i have ever seen.(truely like a babies arm holding an apple)
rest in piece my friend.
pap

8/27/2014 12:36:01 PM

huntsburg,ohio

I also grew 900.5 had nice fruit back in the day.Proably been 20 years since I first met John good man and grower.Will be missed.Jerry

8/27/2014 12:51:37 PM