Rooted in the Land

You can take the boy out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the boy. John’s life began in the rural heart of Ashland, N.B., where school gave way to farm work, a way of life that shaped him deeply. Before making Thomas Hall, Fredericton, N.B. his home, John spent a decade at the Hartland Potato Chip factory, bringing that same steady work ethic with him wherever he went.

Though the setting has changed, his country roots remain strong. These days, you’ll often find John lending a hand in the garden, a quiet, familiar rhythm that connects him to the land he’s always loved. In these simple, purposeful tasks, John finds not only peace, but a continued sense of contribution. It’s a way to honour the life he’s built with his own two hands.