Obituary
Canandaigua- John Marshall Fladd, age 99, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
A memorial service for John will be held at a date to be announced in the spring of 2026.
Memorial contributions in John’s name can be made to Happy Tails, Ontario County Humane Society, 2976 County Rd. 48, Canandaigua, NY 14424; or to, Light Hill Hospice House 5160 Parrish St. Ext., Canandaigua, NY 14424.
John was born on July 23, 1926, a son of the late Walter Herman Fladd and Margaret Elizabeth Jackson Fladd. He honorably served his Country during World War II in the U.S. Army. John served in the European Theater with the 89th Infantry Division. He studied art at RIT for 3 years, resulting in a very talented sculptor, artist with a great ability to write poetry. John enjoyed music especially playing the Ukulele. He was a member of the Rushville United Methodist Church, the Gorham Town Council, he was president of the School Board during the merger and a former member of the Rushville Lions Club.
John owned and operated Fladd Signs for 41 years and an Art Gallery from 1962-1982.
John is survived by his children, Donna (Gary) Horvath of South Carolina, Scott (LiHong) Fladd of Geneva, Robert (Elizabeth) Fladd of Canandaigua, and Dewey (Donna) Fladd of North Carolina; 7 grandchildren, Jason (Stefanie) Horvath, Erica (Wilson) Gonzalez, Daniel Fladd, Jenna Fladd, Gabrielle (Sam) Harris, Noah Fladd and Sarah Fladd; 5 great-grandchildren, Charlotte Horvath, Kai and Sunny Love Harris, and Juniper and Penelope Fladd.
John was predeceased by his parents, his loving wife, Marion Louise Gage Fladd and a grandson, Marshall Fladd.
Please visit www.perkinsamesfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to John’s family.
Condolences
Steve Feaster from Canandaigua, NY on Nov. 19, 2025
Mickey and I send our prayers for Mr. Fladd and his family.
Becky Lee from Newark NY on Nov. 19, 2025
God Bless all the family. John was a talented person and had a great smile . RIP John 💙
Sandy Maine from Potsdam NY on Nov. 20, 2025
John was a one of a kind in the best way possible! What a long and fruitful life he lived.
He will be greatly missed but remembered lovingly.
Sarah Fladd from Charlotte, North Carolina on Nov. 20, 2025
Ahh Grandpa, we love you so much. It was a blessing to see you this summer on the 4th with mom and dad. Thank you for making us laugh one last time. Tell Marsh and Grandma we love and miss them. Rest easy up there
carol riley from golden valley on Nov. 20, 2025
Mr. Fladd made the sign that stands in front of the Rushville elementary school It was a project of mine back in 1958. It has been updated as it was originally done for the school K-12. I've always been proud of the school AND the sign. He did a good job!
Carol Andrews Riley
Laura Harris Mosley from Las Vegas Nevada on Nov. 20, 2025
John's infectious smile will be the memory I will cherish, which always brought me joy. Peace and blessings to the family.
Bob Marchenese from Geneva on Nov. 20, 2025
Scott & Family,
Sending my deepest condolences in the passing of your dad. My thoughts are with you.
Norm Lee Lee from Bradenton, Florida on Nov. 20, 2025
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Family. John was a great Friend and a wonderful Man. He will be missed by all.
RIP John🙏🏿
Mark Richardson Sr. from Penn Yan on Nov. 20, 2025
I watched John hand letter a car at BOCES and was impressed by his skills . I also got to see him hand letter a sign while I was working for Scott . John was a great man with many a skills . Condolences to Scott and the Fladd family .
John Fladd from New Boston, NH on Nov. 20, 2025
I'm a writer, living in New Hampshire. I suspect John and I are related - fourth cousins, probably - but every time I do an internet search for some of my work, I get referred to some of John's art and poetry. I'm very proud to have shared a name with him, and he left a heck of a legacy behind. Congratulations on his life, and I'm sorry for the void he's left in your lives. Yours, another John Fladd.
Carol and Dave Raymond from Canandaigua, N.Y. on Nov. 20, 2025
In every conversation, during the past 50 + years, John brought information with a spark of happiness. To us (a little younger) he and Marion were examples of a successful marriage. It was always obvious he loved the community. Our condolences to his family. Carol and Dave Raymond
Jim Wolfe from Canandaigua NY on Nov. 20, 2025
I want to wish the Fladd Family my deepest condolences. John was an amazing man. His talent as a sign maker was great. His enthusiasms for life was remarkable.
Laura Sax Connelly from Bristol, NY on Nov. 21, 2025
We were so sorry to hear about Mr.Fladd.
He was a fantastic friend to my father Bob Sax. He will be missed for his love of life and of course his artistic gift!
Our sympathy and prayers go out to your family.
Laura and Steve
Carol Sax from Fairport, NY on Nov. 21, 2025
Dearest Fladd Family,
John Fladd was such a great old time friend to my father, bob Sax. I always felt of him as an Uncle and part of our family. I will remember him for so many fantastic stories, funny jokes, ukulele playing, cherished artwork, catching crayfish, and all the postcards he made for my parents of his and his love’s adventures. What an amazing man. Hugs for you all.
Love, Carol Sax
diane johnston from Canandaigua on Nov. 22, 2025
Donna, Dewey , Sara and family. What a great long life. Thoughts are with you at this time. In deepest sympathies. Diane Johnston
Barbara johnston from Canandaigua on Nov. 22, 2025
In deepest sympathy. Barbara Johnston
Annette and Tom Wahl from Bloomfield, NY on Nov. 22, 2025
Our sincere condolences to the Fladd family. We were blessed to enjoy John and Marion’s friendship over many years. After the loss of the love of his life, Marion, he and Tom would go to Tom Wahl’s for lunch frequently. John was one of the most unique and enjoyable people we have ever met. Thanks for all the good memories, John. Annette and Tom Wahl
diane johnston from Canandaigua on Nov. 23, 2025
Donna, Dewey, Sarah and family….. thoughts are with you all. Deepest sympathies. Diane Johnston
Barbara johnston from Canandaigua on Nov. 23, 2025
Dear Fladd family, Deepest sympathy. Barbara Johnston
Art Benham from Canandaigua NY on Nov. 23, 2025
Sorry for your loss. John will be missed by us all. He was a special guy. RIP buddy.
Dian Sherry from Rushville on Nov. 29, 2025
John had such a wonderful spirit, a truly unique and gifted guy. You are so lucky to have him for a dad and grandfather and to have all those memories of a long life well lived. God bless.