1940-2023
John passed quietly, surrounded by family on 18 September 2023 at Perley Health, Ottawa.
Survived by his beloved wife Carol (nee Keddy), sons Michael (Sarah Hobbs), Mark (Linda Mackay) and John (Maureen McCann), and grandchildren Paige, Cole, Erika, Léa, Katherine and Lauren.
Immigrating to Canada in 1954, he joined the Royal Canadian Navy via the VENTURE program (class of ‘59) wherein he found the structure he needed, and life he sought. A career naval officer he commanded at sea in HMCShips FRASER, ANNAPOLIS and MACKENZIE, and ashore at the Naval Officer Training Center VENTURE, and CFB Halifax.
He provided his boys a solid start in life and let us find our own paths.
Friends and family are invited to an informal, drop-in Gathering of Remembrance at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa on Saturday, October 14th from 10am to 1pm.
Donations in lieu of flowers preferred, to Canada’s Naval Memorial Trust (hmcssackville.ca), Perleyhealth.ca, or Alzheimer.ca.
Digital Guestbook
Tony Goode
Hugh Macpherson
Dear Carol, I am saddened to hear of John's death. I have many fond memories of our times together at the School in Greenwich. God be with you.
With sympathy,
Hugh
Richard and Leonora Duffield
Carol; Leonora and I extend our most sincere condolences on John’s passing. He was a great neighbour, friend and Messmate. Many good memories of those Friday night suppers at HMCS Bytown Wardroom and our frequent Ottawa Hooley gatherings. Here’s wishing you fair winds and following seas, John. RIP. Dick
LCol Kevin Ng, Ret'd
Captain, it was my privilege to have served under your command at CFB Halifax. Thank you for your leadership and mentorship. Debbie and I have very fond memories of the many social events at the Wardroom, of which you and Mrs. Nethercott were staunch supporters. RIP Captain.
Commodore Retd. Roy Wood.
Farewell olde shipmate. We both were lucky enough to have had a wonderful chance to "drive" ANNAPOLIS.
Jon Rowan
My condolences during this difficult time.
Jon Rowan
Gwen Haliburton
Dear Carol, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Cherish the memories.
Duncan “Dusty “ and Ann Miller
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was a larger than life Naval Officer whose contribution to the Navy was legendary. All our sympathy to Carol and family.
Maj(Ret’d)Joseph McLaughlan, OMM,CD
Very distressed to hear of Capt (N) Nethercott’s passing. I served as his Base Security Officer at CFB Halifax in the early 90’s during a very difficult time for my organization. He was extremely fair and compassionate during this ordeal and was directly responsible for our Military Police organization coming out the other side a far more professional and effective Section with greatly improved morale. I was a brand new Major at the time and his leadership, guidance and mentoring skills to this “Air Force” officer aided me immensely in my future endeavours and earned a great deal of personal respect from me and my personnel for the Navy. Fair Winds And Following Seas, Sir.
Arne and Helen Tjerno
RIP John and deepest condolences to Carol and family many fond memories fro the entire Nethercot family .Helen and Arne
My deepest condolences to Carol and his family. He was a consummate naval officer with a zest for life and for the Navy. He will be missed by all. Tony Goode