Justice John Skowronski
Obituary
Skowronski, John
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Justice John Stanley Skowronski on September 21, 2025, surrounded by family at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Cindy for 44 years. Survived by brother Gerald (Linda Ladouceur) of Morinville, Alberta; sister Jane (Ken Mattson) of Seaforth, Ontario; brother-in-law Paul Childs (Joan) of Strathroy, Ontario and many cherished nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Henry and Anne Skowronski and sister Barb Lang.
John graduated from University of Windsor (LLB) and was called to the bar in London, Ontario. He became an assistant Crown Attorney and later was appointed by the Ontario Court of Justice Criminal Division in 2009. John was a compassionate man who truly cared for his fellow humans. He loved dogs. His proudest moment was being selected to the position of Judge, a job he truly loved. He will be missed by all who knew him.
As per John’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place at the Byron Legion, 1276 Commissioners Rd W, London, Ontario on Sunday October 19, 2025, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations in memory of John may be made to Parkinson Canada. Online condolences shared at www.cremationlondon.com






Justice Skowronski is one of the finest men I have had the honour and privilege of knowing.
Fair, compassionate and respected.
Sincerely
Bob Seneshen
John was a colleague at one time and I know he truly cared about people, justice and doing the right thing. He had a wonderful sense of humor and is remembered fondly. To the family, please accept my condolences and I know you will find comfort from your memories of him.
I had something in common with Justice Skowronski, coming from the same small northern Ontario town of Timmins. Like his hometown, “Skow” had a heart of gold and was highly valued by everyone who knew and loved him, not only at the London courthouse but also in the broader community which he served. It was a privilege to have known him during the time I worked at the courthouse and I will remember him for his inherent goodness, but also for his humour and wit.
Uncle John – Strong of spirit and determination. Mom will have been there to greet you, as nothing meant more to her than family.
My deepest condolences to Cindy and all the family. I am truly sorry. Sending my thoughts and prayers to you all during this difficult time. Love always Renee Godin
Condolences to Cindy who dedicated her life to ensuring John felt loved and cared for.
Jane, Ken, Kenndall and Rhea stood tirelessly by John’s bedside throughout his hospital stay.
I pray you all find comfort in knowing your presence brought John peace.
May John now RIP in the loving arms of his Father and Mother now reunited.
Our sincere condolences to Cindy and family. Our thoughts are with you❤️
Our condolences to Cindy, Jane, Ken, Kenndall & Rhea, thinking of you all.
I know the last couple of weeks of spending days and nights with John must have been exhausting, I am sure he felt your presence and was comforted by your care and compassion.
John was so fortunate to have all of you in his life, especially in these last months and most importantly his final days. I can’t even imagine how hard it has been for all of you.
Rest in peace John, you sure gave it your best fight.
Cindy, our sincere condolences to you and family. We only knew you and John a very short time at Westmount Gardens but I always admired your patience, caring and helpful personality. Thoughts and prayers….
I had the privilege of working with His Honour in the WASH Court when we were Crowns, appeared many times before him as trial counsel, and enjoyed his wise advice as a judicial colleague.
I will never forget His Honour’s kindness and compassion. He had such an appreciation for others and particularly the downtrodden. The lessons that he taught me, through his powerful example, have had a profound effect on my work. He always encouraged me.
Justice Skowronski’s family and many friends are in my thoughts and prayers.
Craig
A great guy with a big heart..we will all miss him.
For John’s family, please take my condolences to heart. John was a good person.
Justice Skowronski always led by example, and through his words and actions we were shown the importance of kindness, courtesy, professionalism, and compassion.
It was, and will always be, my great honour to have been selected to take over his seat on the bench following his retirement. I will always cherish our discussions and the guidance and advice he gave me when I was appointed to the bench. During our talks he was his usual self: welcoming, generous with his time and guidance, and always ready and willing to help. He will be missed by many.
To his family please accept my sincere condolences on his passing. Please take comfort in the fact so many people are better off just from having known him.
I met John, and his brother Jerry, when our family moved to Timmins, as all the kids congregated at Melrose playground. I also remember him from grade 12 and 13 in high-school, where John was good in basketball and distance running. When I next crossed paths, we were both working in London, and although I didn’t deal very much with John directly through work, I certainly heard good things about him, particularly when he joined the crown attorney’s office, and latterly, when he became a judge. The esteem in which he was held in the legal community was certainly memorialized clearly by the local paper, which also noted the impact of the unique northern Ontario background that John had, and its bearing in his perspective.
Skow was one of the greatest humans I’ve ever met. His unwavering commitment to fairness and his quiet, intentional support, made such an impact. He ALWAYS asked about me, my life, my family back home, and my son, with whom he shared a barber. Even my little guy remembers and talks about “the judge”. I will always be grateful for the care he showed to everyone who had the privilege of meeting him and appearing before him. His legacy will live on in the values he upheld and the lives he touched.
John was an experienced Crown when I was a student and then a junior lawyer, but he always spoke to me as if I was every bit as important as the most seasoned and accomplished lawyer. His humanity, integrity, and how he treated people will always remain with me.
I was fortunate to begin my Crown career with him in the office. I have so many stories, but one in particular he shared with me when he was speaking about work ethic was “don’t ever let your hand shake when you collect your paycheck.” It was just classic Skow, and I have carried that message with me throughout my career.
I was fortunate to run into John shortly before his retirement. I was waiting in the lobby for a judicial pre-trial with another judge, and when he saw me he came out to say hi (of course he did) and I gave him a big hug. It was the last time I saw him, and I will cherish that moment – as I will cherish all of my memories of him – forever.
To his family – please know how much we all loved and respected this man.
It was an honour to serve in John’s courtroom. His compassion and wisdom is missed.