Hyannis/North Brookfield: John F. Trombley, 57, formerly of North Brookfield, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 2 ^nd , in the Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis, after a brief illness.

He leaves his son, Eric D. Curboy and his wife Kate of Wales; his father, George F. Trombley of Southbridge; his sister, Lynda Garieri and her husband Scott of Sturbridge; his five grandchildren, Layla Curboy, Ella Curboy, Dylan Curboy, Gavin Curboy and Nick Curboy; and a niece and a nephew.  He also leaves his beloved dog, Monty.  He was born in Southbridge the son of the late Janet R. (Faxon) Trombley Ryczek.

John had a passion for cooking and worked at several restaurants throughout his career, including the Spoken Menu in Sturbridge, the Sheraton-Host Hotel in Sturbridge, the Whistling Swan in Sturbridge and the Salem Cross Inn in West Brookfield.  He went on to work as a manager at Quaboag Rubber in North Brookfield for several years.  John later decided to follow his passion again and opened his own restaurant, the North Brookfield Country Kitchen.  He was a part-time Firefighter in the North Brookfield Fire Department.

Along with his passion for cooking he enjoyed growing vegetables, fruit and flowers.  He also enjoyed canning jams and enjoyed antiques.

A graveside service for John will be held on Thursday, Jan. 7 ^th , at 12:00pm in North Cemetery, Maple St., Sturbridge.  There are not calling hours.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.