Passed away peacefully following illness at Smiths Falls Hospital to be with his beloved Lois on Valentine's Day, John Robert Pepper at the age of 79. John is predeceased by his parents Silas and Mary (nee Cassell), his brother Silas and Bill, and sisters Norma Easter and Mary Moore and the late George. Beloved husband and best friend of Lois (nee McRae) whom passed away at the end January of this year. Devoted father of Kim (Shawn) Benoit. Cherished grandfather of Faith Benoit, Angel (Brendon) Seffinga and Micca Benoit, and great-grandfather of Tyler and Jaydon Seffinga. He is survived by his brothers Owen (Carol), Bob (Margaret) Pepper and Rosie and the late Bill McCormick and Gwen & Wayne Dalgleish, and sister-in-laws Doreen & Diane as well as his extended family and friends in Smiths Falls and surrounding area. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Friday, February 21, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service will take place in the Chapel on Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.