Bossert, John A. (P. Eng) John passed away peacefully, in hospital, Smiths Falls, surrounded by the love of his family, on Friday, June 26, 2015 at the age of 87. Beloved husband and best friend of Brontie Smith. Loved and respected father of Jeff Bossert (Luba Baran) and their children Paul and Sophia of Ottawa, Nancy Frank (Ted) of Toronto and Toby Bossert (Christine Taylor) of Ottawa. Dear brother of Arthur (Jeannine) Bossert and brother-in-law of Addie (Jackie) Smith, Pat (Bob) Lesser, Brian (Joane) Young and Don (Andrée) Smith. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. John was a proud recipient of the St. John Ambulance Life Saving Award (November 17, 1986). Family and friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Monday, June 29, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at the Portland United Church, 10 Colbourne St., Portland at 1:30 p.m. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the CHEO Foundation.