Published in The Lake Report, October 29, 2026, page 22.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Long on Oct. 23, 2026, at Marotta Family Hospital, at the age of 79. John will be dearly missed by his beloved wife of 57 years, Susan (née White); his children, Karen (Ryan Jusko), David (Melanie Keyser), and Kevin (Leslie, née McLean); and his eight grandchildren. He will also be missed by his brothers, Tom (Ricki), Jim (Margot), Terry (Eileen, who recently passed away), and Frances Long. John will also be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
In his professional life, John was a partner at Arthur Andersen and Deloitte accounting firms. He was a well-respected member of the audit practice and particularly enjoyed recruiting and mentoring new members of the team. John also valued being an active member of his communities. He served as an usher at St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish in Mississauga and St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and as a baseball and hockey coach and treasurer with the Erindale Hockey Association. There were few things he enjoyed more than a game of bridge or, earlier in his life, a game of golf.
In keeping with John’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A funeral mass will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 73 Picton St., Niagara-on-the-Lake, on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at 2 p.m., followed by interment in the church cremation garden. Following the interment, family and friends are invited to gather at Morgan Funeral Home, 415 Regent St., Niagara-on-the-Lake, to be together and to share memories of John. Refreshments will be served. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.morganfuneral.com.
