PROSPER, John Noel We’koqma’q First Nations, Age 73. It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Godfather and friend. Born in Inverness, September 26, 1946 and died at home on Monday, June 8, 2020. Married for 46 years to the love of his life, Phyllis. A love that made the world a truly wonderful place with the children that they both loved, raised and nurtured to be the amazing adults they are now, Phillip (Mary), Adam, Wayne (Madonna). Darren (Robyn), Suzanna (Dwayne), Chantella (Justine) and Natasha. A true testament as a father is a reflection of his children’s lives. John, as a father went above and beyond. A presence bigger than life, a voice louder than thunder, a smile brighter than the sun, a personality that will forever be missed. A deck of cards that will forever be ready for that game of crib. A master crib player, especially with his wife as his partner. Both forces to be reckoned with at any crib tournament. John, Phyllis and their children, organized many tournaments in We’koqma’q. John was a jack of all trades, passionate with his hobbies. Who can ever forget his stock car racing? John, right now is racing his #44 stock car, with a huge smile and a big laugh. When you hear thunder, think of John crossing that finish line with a louder than life, laugh. You have to ask yourself if John ever had time to sit and relax, A proud graduate of the Moncton Flying School. John earned his golden wings and flew from many different places with a plane. He would visit, go for breakfast and just like that fly back home. John did many things in his life, guided by passion and the father in him to provide for his family. A pulp cutter, a truck driver, a mechanic, a laborer, Oyster farm manager, a carpenter, fishing for Gaspreaux, a lobster and crab fisherman, and entrepreneur of Prosper’s Auto Parts and Prospers Pit Stop, a Band Councilor, Keptin of the Grand Council, Captain and a Fishing Master IV Captain, who owned and operated his own fishing fleet, a trapper, a member of the Elder’s council, and a true master of anything he put his passion and heart into. John stayed true to his culture and was a champion canoe racer along with his partner, Joe Googoo Sr. A member of the canoe club in We’koqma’q, one of John’s tasks was to test the life jackets for the club. How John tested the life jackets was to secure the life jackets to his children and tossing them in the Skye River. But don’t worry, John was a master swimmer and saved quite a few lives from drowning. A true fighter of our rights as Mi’kmaq, one of John’s biggest passions was hunting. Before our rights were even brought to the courts and established, John pushed those boundaries the best way he could. Back in the 1980s, a moose bravely ventured near the reserve boundaries. While, DNR was trying to urge the moose away from the We’koqma’q lines, John rushed down to where the moose was in the Bay. He jumped in the bay up to his hips, laid in the water, elbow rested in deep mud and shot the moose as soon as he figured when it hit the reserve. A huge community celebration followed at his house. John’s beliefs in the Lord and Jesus was strong, a member of the Holy Trinity Church in We’koqma’q. His strong beliefs led him to take the spiritual journey to Medjugorje a few times. A proud member of the Grand Council for the Mi’kmaq Nation, Johns voice was respected and sought after for advice and decisions. A yearly highlight to Johns’ life was the pilgrimage to St. Anne de Beaupre in Quebec, a family tradition that showed their families belief and passion in Christianity. A Toronto Maple Leaf fan! Another one of Johns’ passions was hockey. He served as president of the Whycocomagh Minor Hockey Association. A dedicated father, he passed his passion for hockey on to his children and grandchildren. As a grandfather, you couldn’t find a prouder Granddad. Granddad never failed to miss any event. He made it to every single birthday party and had a way that made every single grandchild feel special. John is survived by his wife of 46 years, Phyllis (nee Francis); sons, Phillip (Mary), Wayne (Madonna), Suzanna (Dwayne), Darren (Robyn), Natasha, Adam, Truro; Chantella (Justine); Membertou, John greeted his son, Joseph in Heaven. Grandchildren, Brittany, Devon, Logan, Cole, Addison, Jacoby, Isaac, Isaiah, Brandy, Brooke, Skylar, Chase, Ava, Wastew, Mia, Adara, Aryzona and Ayslynn; sisters, Anna Farrell (Gerard), Elizabeth "Betty" Googoo, Brenda Prosper, Muriel Knockwood-Prosper; aunt and best friend, Josephine Peck and best friend, Joe Googoo. Predeceased by brothers, Howard Prosper, sisters, Josephine Prosper, Muriel Prosper, Sandra Prosper, and Jean Prosper. Parents, Joseph Noel Prosper and Mary Susan Prosper and step mother, Martha Prosper. Son, Joseph Michael Kyle Prosper and godchild, Donelda. We want to Sincerely thank Dr. Genge (V.C.M.H) and to the staff at the Theresa Cremo Memorial Clinic, especially to Clare MacEachern and Debbie Mackenzie. Thank you for everything. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Visitation and Funeral Mass will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation A celebration of Life will be announced at a later date Service Information Service Date Monday, June 22, 2020 Service Time 11 a.m. Service Location Blessed St. Katari Parish, Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, We’Koqma’q First Nation