John W. Amberman
June 3, 1938 ~ August 11, 2023
DANVERS- John W. Amberman, 85, passed away on August 11, 2023 in Beverly Hospital. He was the loving husband of Gloria (Moore) Amberman with whom he shared 63 years of marriage.
Born in Marysville, New Brunswick, Canada on June 3, 1938. He was the son of the late John and Laura (Tucker) Amberman. John was raised and educated in New Brunswick. John was a notable baseball player in Canada and had many fans. He moved to the United States in 1964 and moved to Danvers in 1979. He had been employed for many years at Gordon Conwell. John was a devoted Christian and was the oldest living member of the Danvers Church of the Nazarene.
John was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His grandchildren held him in the highest regard. His family was so proud of him.
In additional to his wife, Gloria, he is survived by two children, Kimberly Kinney and her husband, Lenny of N.B. Canada and Michael Amberman and his wife, Ann of Middleton, a sister Bonnie Love and her husband Charles of N.B., his grandchildren, Brenda DiRusso and her husband, Ronald, Dana Randall and his fiancé Nicole Suke, Corey Amberman, Joshua Amberman and Alexis Randall and her partner Damian Ramirez, his great grandchildren, Aidan and Ava and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Marion Baxter, Barbara Titus and Harold Amberman.
His Funeral Service will be held at 5:30PM on Thursday, August 17, 2023 in the Danvers Church of the Nazarene, 181 Dayton St., Danvers. Burial is private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in John’s name to the John Amberman Mission Fund c/o Church of the Nazarene, 181 Dayton St., Danvers, MA, 01923.
Our deepest sympathy to the family of John Amberman. We loved John so much. He was a great friend and he and Gloria were the first people to take us “under their wing” when we moved to Danvers.
He was definitely a practical joker and we loved that about him. He was so kind and generous with his time at the church. He was a loving man and loved his family more than words can say. We will miss John. We loved him. He is now with his Jesus whom he served with pride. Well done thou good and faithful servant. You will be missed but we will see you again in glory.
As a little girl I remember grocery deliveries from the Marysville Store to our home by this fine gentleman. He always took time to talk to me and I looked forward to his quick visits as he unloaded the order for my Mom. Everything I know of him through contact or hearing from family, just confirmed what I noticed as a little girl. A kind, caring person who took time to notice others. My condolences to Gloria and family. Remember this couple as newly weds and both wonderful, caring and encouraging people. Bonnie (Cochrane) Stairs
My condolences to John’s family. You will be missed by family and friends. RIP John, your suffering is over. Go rejoice in the arms of the Lord.
Always in my prayers,
LeeAnn’s Mom, Maddy
I have fond memories of John. I used to tease him that he wasn’t really Canadian because he didn’t speak french 🙂 He was always kind and had a sense of humor. When we were decorating the tree one year, he let us decorate him too with lights and garland strung all over. 🙂 He will be missed by many. I pray the memories you have of John will sustain you as you grieve your loss. Love, Gaia (LeeAnn)