John Franklin Bell Sr. August 28, 1938 - February 1, 2010 Peacefully with family by his side, after a lengthy illness, John Franklin Bell Sr. passed away at the Great War Memorial Hospital, Perth at the age of 71 years. John was the beloved husband of the late Anna Jean Bell, loving father of John (Maggie Fisher), Laura (David) VanAlstine, Kenneth Bell and Kariann Bell. John was the loving Poppy of his grandchildren Crystal Bell, Brittany Fisher, Matthew Fisher, Matthew VanAlstine, Amanda VanAlstine, Deanna, Cynthia and Samantha Bell, James Flood, Christopher Flood and the late Ashley Bell, his great-grandchildren Destini Bell and Olivia Fisher. John was the brother of Ian, Bob, Clara, Lorraine, Norma, the late Nell and George. John will be sadly missed by all his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Friday February 5, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the Blair & Son Chapel on Saturday February 6, 2010 at 1:30 P.M. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery, Perth. In remembrance, contributions to the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada would be appreciated.