Mallov, Jonathan “Jon” Allan – Age 69 of Salmon River, passed away June 7, 2020 in Halifax Infirmary, QEII due to complications from a stroke.
Born in Syracuse, New York, he was a son of the late Samuel and Charlotte (Wolkov) Mallov.
Jon graduated from William Nottingham High School in Syracuse, NY, and went on to attend University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.; Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont.; and University of Windsor, Windsor, Ont. He took various jobs in the accounting field and because he wanted to live in Canada, and had connections in Truro, when the position of Firm Administrator became available at Burchell MacDougall Law Firm, he applied and was accepted. He moved his young family to Truro in December 1988, and enjoyed working at the law firm until his retirement in 2016.
Traveling was one of Jon’s main interests and he went to New York City on several occasions to meet with old friends and enjoy the city. After meeting Sherri, he took her along. Sherri and Jon traveled together to San Francisco, Calif.; Yellowknife, N.W.T.; Edmonton, Alta.; and on to Vancouver and Portland, Ore., via train. They also traveled to Scotland twice; Ireland, and almost yearly by train to Jon’s “spiritual Home” in Montreal. He managed to find jazz clubs and second-hand bookstores in most of the places he visited.
Jon was known locally for his great saxophone sound. He had played the sax since he was 12 years old and could pick up a tune from any band he sat in with. His Parkinson’s disease diagnosis of 2012, made it more difficult to play, but he persevered and was even able to record and post a short addition to the Ultimate Online Nova Scotia Kitchen Party on Facebook.
Reading obscure novels was another of Jon’s pastimes. He found some real treasures on his excursions to second-hand bookstores. Since he had read so many, he decided to try his hand at writing and so “The Deal” was born. It is a murder mystery set in his beloved Montreal and is in the hands of the publisher for review.
To get the necessary exercise everyday he took his best fur pal, Leo, for a walk around downtown Truro. To relax, he poured himself a good scotch and put a CD in his stereo. He had quite a collection, but especially enjoyed listening to various jazz musicians, many of whom he saw in person.
Jon was dedicated to his five sons and was so proud of their varied and unique accomplishments. He enjoyed participating in their Minor Hockey adventures, sometimes driving in less than optimal conditions. There were family trips to NHL games to watch his favorite team, the Montreal Canadiens. The Detroit Red Wings were second in line for his attention. It was a pleasure having the boys in the house for dinners and special occasions. He made a point to stay in contact frequently with each of them. Jon welcomed his stepchildren and grandchildren as his own. He was always interested in their lives and encouraged and assisted when needed. Jon was a gentle, kind and generous person who endeared himself to most people he knew. He had special connections to former colleagues from his time working in the USA and enjoyed close friendships with his Truro “surrogate family”.
Surviving are his wife, Sherri (Lynds); sons, Ian (Chloe), Toronto; James, Halifax; Ross, Truro; Stephen, Truro; Daniel, Halifax; stepchildren, Lori Holman (Nate), Noel Shore; Adam Holman (Vivek), Calgary; Jonathan Knight, Truro; grandchildren, Nicholas Gorman, Tyler Gorman and Ella Henderson, all of Truro; brother, Joe (Karen) Mallov, Portland, Ore.; one niece, two nephews and their families.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a gathering will be held at a later date. Donations in Jon’s memory may be made to Truro Homeless Outreach or Parkinson’s Canada.
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