Condolence: I am sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a great person who cared for his sailors and friends. My condolences to John's family.

Condolence: My deep condolences to John's family. Sean (as I liked to call him) was a little man from Ireland with a very big heart. He was a great mess mate and fine friend who could always be counted on. May the wind be at his back and there is a glass of dark and dity in his next life.

Condolence: My sincere condolences to the family of John McNally. I remember him as a fine officer and a great coach for sailors in YORK during the 70s when I joined and throughout my time in the Naval Reserve. He was energetic and enthusiastic in all he did and never missed an opportunity to point out opportunities and accomplishments of his subordinates. Fair winds and following seas. Greg Laing, CXN (88 to 91)

Condolence: On behalf of all of YORK I'm very sorry for your loss. John was a good man and a fine mess mate. God rest his soul.

Condolence: I am very sorry to hear Little John has passed away. I remember him as always with a smile on his face and eager to help out. John was a friend to all ranks. I remember him as approachable and trustworthy. My sincere condolences to the family. Sue McGuire

Condolence: Little John was a great friend and valued shipmate. He could be relied upon to get the job done and had the respect of the ships company and myself as the Coxswain at the time. He will truely be missed. I have many stories of our Naval adventurers and times together. Thanks John, for your years of friendship.
John Anderson

Condolence: My deepest sympathies to John's family on their untimely loss. When I joined YORK as XO in 1980 John was one of the first officers to welcome me on board. And throughout my tour as XO and then CO he was always extremely supportive. He could be counted on to tackle any assignment given him with enthusiasm and professionalism. Most of all he was a great mess mate and a friend. He will be missed. Commodore Bob Baugniet

Condolence: John was my first Engineering Officer when I joined YORK in 1983. He was an excellent officer and a pleasure to work for. He always supported me and when I think about YORK, John always comes to mind.

He will very much be missed.

My sincerest condolences to the family.

Craig Nicks

Condolence: When I joined HMCS YORK in 1980 as XO, John was one of the first officers to make me feel truly welcome. Throughout my tour as both XO and the CO, he was always extremely supportive and willing to accept any assignment, which he promptly carried out professionally and with dispatch. I am proud to have known him and to be considered one of his friends. My deepest respects and condolences to his family. Bob Baugniet, Commodore (retd)

Condolence: My condolences to the McNally family. John always enjoyed life to the fullest. He was a good friend, sailor and mentor. He always looked out for his sailors. I was saddened to hear of his passing and hope that the pain of your loss soon heals over time. Even though he will be missed by many, he is in a better place and my memories of him will be always fond ones..