It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. John Peter Provias announces his sudden passing on October 30, 2025, at his cottage on Georgian Bay.

John is survived by his mother Kris Provias, his brothers James (Deborah) and Michael Provias, his partner Sheila Dulmage, his nephew Hayden (Nicole) Provias and great-nephew Peter Provias, all who loved him deeply.  He is predeceased by his father Peter John Provias.

John grew up in Oakville and had a passion for golfing, skiing and travel, with numerous family adventures that he shared with his two brothers and parents, crossing all parts of Canada.  As an avid golfer, John enjoyed working on his game as a member of the Trafalgar Golf and Country Club and later ClubLink.  John achieved his designation as a Canadian Alpine Ski Instructor and continued his passion for the sport with various ski trips to the Canadian Rockies and other alpine destinations.

John was a successful academic and an alumnus of Western University, the University of Toronto and McMaster University.  During this time, he earned a Bachelor of Science (Honours), Doctor of Medicine, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in Neuropathology.

John built a distinguished career spanning over three decades, as a neuropathologist with Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University where he served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology & Molecular Medicine.  The focus of his tenure was broad, encompassing diagnostic, clinical and forensic services, as well as research and teaching.

John was known for his diagnostic precision and dedication to patient care.  His ongoing research interests in forensic pathology and neuro-oncology led to more than 50 peer reviewed publications related to Alzheimer's disease and brain tumour biology. He was an enthusiastic and active member of the McMaster Residency Training and MD programs, where he took great pride in his role of shaping the next generation of physicians.

As a man of many passions, any time not spent at the hospital or lecturing in the university was dedicated to one of his many hobbies.  John was a true collector, drawn to antique maps, mid century art, handwoven rugs, and tribal masks among many other treasures. His home reflected his curious mind and appreciation for beauty.  He loved architecture and design which he actively pursued, by redesigning his home to be a reflection the art he loved and lived in. He was an enthusiastic traveler with an archeological mind and a heart for adventure.  He explored much of the world, always eager to learn, discover, and experience ancient cultures, while expanding his unique collections along the way. He loved spending time on Georgian Bay, with cottage projects, boating and kayaking.  The cottage was and will always be, his place of peace and tranquility.

John will be remembered for his unwavering dedication to his field, his mentorship and contributions to medicine, his curiosity and infectious sense of adventure, for all the unique design concepts he incorporated into his homes, the highly sought out and often eccentric additions to his collections and for his deep love for those closest to him.  His presence will be profoundly missed by his family, friends, colleagues, and students.

A celebration of John's life will be held at Kopriva Taylor Funeral home in Oakville on November 15, 2025, from 3 - 5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to advance ongoing research may be made in his memory through the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation .