<p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span lang="EN">On March 8, 2016 John Francis Tourout, 81 passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving and devoted family. John was born on April 12, 1934 to the late John & Catherine Tourout of Piccdilly, NL. He was also predeceased by his sisters: Nina Cornect, Pricellia Strickland; brothers: Cecil, Ray & Gus Tourout and grandson Jamie.</span></span></p> <p>John was always known as a hard worker taking on positions with the Army Base in Stephenville as a driver; working in the Smelt Fishery in Piccadilly; running Clearwater Fine Foods and trucking for Day & Ross. Having a keen mind for business he established his own company Tourout Enterprises in 1976 and the Piccadilly Lounge in 1978. He was a great entertainer who loved fiddle music and spending time with family and friends playing darts, pool and cards. John also loved to cook and spend time outdoors moose hunting and fishing.</p> <p>He will be greatly missed and forever loved by his wife Marguerite; children: Robert (Florence), Richard (Riza), June (Joey), Mona (Roy), Katie (Jerry), Tina (Damien), Doug (Lucielle), Glenda (Glenn), Dervilla (Garette); loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren; brother Joey; sisters: Edna (Dave), Genevieve, Katheline (Pat), Mercedes (Alex), Anita (Charlie), Annie Mary (Russell) as well as other family and friends.</p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial;">To honor and respect John’s wishes cremation has taken place at Humber Valley Crematorium. The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016 from Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Piccadilly beginning at 2:00 p.m. with Father Jim Robertson officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Ronald McDonald House, St. John’s, NL. </span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span lang="EN"> Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing, NL.</span></span></p>