John Abbott Football Alumni Association

09/23/2025

We lost a great supporter of John Abbott football. John Starkey passed away on Sept. 19 at 91. John created the Football booster club, meeting at half time for wine and cheese. John was inducted into the football Hall Of Fame as a Patron, and well deserved. John helped me design the present Abbott Football logo, proudly displayed on our helmets. Rest in Peace John!

John L. Starkey
1934 - 2025

On September 19, at age 91, John died at home from the effects of multiple organ failure. Son of the late George Starkey and Constance Clarke. He is survived by his loving wife Linda Jacobs Starkey, his source of joy sons Andy and Adam (Elisa), precious granddaughter Leah, his much loved brother Peter and sister Eileen, and fond nieces and nephews. Predeceased by siblings Paul, Joan, Bernard, Monica, Maude, Jim and Billy.

Early life was centered in NDG. John liked school because of the sports: football, baseball, volleyball and basketball. He loved summer weeks at Scout Camp Tamaracouta. John was painting in his youth, earning an NDG Community Council Prize in 1950. His career in commercial art began as a representative for art studios and advertising agencies followed by freelance cartoon work for corporation publications. His work was featured in the EXPO’67 Man and His World cartoon exhibition. His cartoon strip, Danielle, was published in the Montreal Sunday Express. Later, as Graphic Artist for CEGEP John Abbott College, John created theatre posters, student event materials, pamphlets and internal communication resources. He was a loyal JAC football fan.


In 1987 John left JAC and opened his watercolour Studio in Pointe Claire Village where he painted local scenes and client commissions. Certificates of Excellence were awarded for two submissions to the Societe canadienne d’aquarelle salons. He enjoyed Saturday pub times with fellow merchants. John retired his brushes and business at age 74.

John was a soccer coach, rugby fan, and HABS follower. His great gifts were his welcoming manner, love of a party and joy of time with family and friends. Cremation has taken place. A brief visitation from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm followed by a celebration of life from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm and a reception from 2:00 pm to 4:00 on Thursday September 25,2025 and will take place at:

Belvedere funeral complex

22025 Trans-Canada Hwy, Senneville, Quebec H9X 0B2

08/26/2025

If you have not already registered for our homecoming game on Sept 13th, please do so at the following link:

08/18/2025

Here are the details for Homecoming Sept 13th

Take care

Sept 13, 2025
CEGEP de Trois Rivieres vs College Jogn Abbott
Homecoming Protocol

12:00 - Arrival at Memorial Field

12:05 - Check in @ VIP entrance and tent in End-zone

13:00 - Kick Off

1/2 time Photo @ 55 Yard Line

15:30 - After game festivities under the Big Tent

07/29/2025

We are thrilled to invite you to Homecoming @ John Abbott College (vs Les Diablos de Trois-Rivieres) on Sept 13, 2025. This year we will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of our 1975 Championship which was played against Les Diablos de Trois-Rivières.

We have also reached out and Invited Les Diablos alumni from the 1975 team to attend the game.

So, we will have the opportunity to reconnect with old friends, teammates, rivals and walk down memory lane, and celebrate the incredible legacy of John Abbott Football.

We hope you can join us for this incredible milestone. Kindly RSVP by return message to: [email protected]
(Please include the years that you had played at John Abbott)

We look forward to seeing you there on Sept 13, 2025.

Have a great day!

Mike Smallwood
John Abbott Football
GO Abbott GO!!!
Mike

06/17/2025

This summer, JAC Football is hosting their 3rd annual JAC’ED UP CAMP on July 19th and 20th !
They'd like to extend an invite to any of your siblings, family members or friends that may be interested in attending . The camp is for youth football players aged 9-13 years old. They created a special Alumni Discount of 25% . Simply register at this link as the discount is already applied through this secret link: https://thepointofsale.com/tickets/jaced2025/nzPAoSBD3dcWq4mD
The camp will be a great opportunity for young players to sharpen their skills, compete, learn from our coaching staff and players, and most importantly - have fun playing football.
All proceeds from this camp go back to the program and our JAC Football athletes.

This camp is designed to develop your skills in a fun, competitive environment intended to help prepare you mentally and physically for your upcoming football season. Campers will receive coaching from JAC Coaches & Athletes, speed training, participate in a touch football tournament, receive a....

04/21/2025

Put your foursome together and get a alumni discount. This is a great opportunity to support the College Foundation.

10/14/2024

2024 Homecoming - Celebrating 50 years of Islander football.
1974 team members present:
Lance Leonard, Gilles Falardeau, Glenn Ruiter

10/03/2024

I am saddened to announce the sudden passing of a friend and former team mate this past weekend. Colin Telfer played for the 1977 Bol d'Or Champions. We offer our sincerest condolences to friends and family. He will be missed.
More details will follow when available.

06/14/2024

John Abbott Football alumni at the 2024 annual College Foundation golf tournamment fundraiser. Teams from 1971-1979 represneted here! 2 former team captains, 2 former coaches, 1 former head coach, 1 divisional champion {'72}, 2 provincial champions ('75), 2 Bol d'Or ('76,'77), 1 Jeff Mills award, 3 JAC Football Hall of Famers. 1 Bishop Gaiter, 2 Concordia Stingers.
All inconsistent golfers...lol

05/29/2024

Had a wonderful view of the Lakeshore today from the Windmill Heights golf course. Clearly visible was Mont Royal, the U of M, St Joseph’s and several of the tallest buildings in the down town of Montreal.
I was very pleased to run into Al Peacock in the pro shop . He played for the Islanders in 82 and 83. How he even recognized me is beyond me but what a pleasure to touch base again.