Parents Father: BISHOP, Frederick John Mother: TRACEY, Barbara Joyce Birth Born on May 01, 1953 in Kentville, Kings Co., NS Death Died on 2026 Buried in Elm Grove Cemetery in Steam Mill, Kings Co., NS Marriages RATTRAY, Diane Children BISHOP, Tracey Notes Obituary: John Archibald Bishop was born in Kentville, Nova Scotia, on May 14, 1953, to Fred and Barb Bishop. Having joined the RCMP on April 1, 1974, John served over 30 years with postings in Jasper, Vegreville, Waterton, Cardston, and Stettler. He followed this by joining the County of Stettler Protective Services in 2005 and retired in 2018. John was a long-time member of the Legion in Stettler and worked his way through the executive to be Branch President for many years. He had a variety of interests which included playing guitar, bean bags, cards, slow pitch, hunting and fishing, renovating and taking care of his home, and had many wood working projects that kept him busy in the garage. He especially enjoyed camping and spending time with family and friends. Having spent a long career in policing, he and Diane made their home a gathering place for a large group of coworkers, and together with their families and friends, they formed an extended family where everyone was always welcome. John is survived by his loving partner Diane Rattray; daughter, Tracey Bishop of Red Deer; son, James Rattray of Stettler; grandchildren, Chase Bishop and Kaia Leinweber, both of Red Deer; sisters, Sharon (Ralph) Comeau and Val Brannon; brother-in- law, Jim (Maryann) Rattray; sisters-in-law, Jean (Marshall) Welschuk, Shirley Rattray and Bonnie (Chuck) Babineau; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, godchildren and many friends. John was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Barb Bishop; grandparents, Jack and Dorothy Bishop and Arch and Sadie Tracey; mother-in-law, Sarah Rattray; brother-in-law, David Rattray; nephew, Shawn Brannon; and niece, Monique Eberhardt. A private graveside service will be held in Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. Memorial donations in John's memory may be made to S.T.A.R.S. Stollery Children's Hospital, 8440 \endash 112 St N.W., Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7, or to a charity of choice. Occupation: RCMP Officer/ Stettler Co.,AB Protective Services Sources Funeral Home: White Family Funeral Home Kentville,NS Obituary 2026 Images John A. Bishop