After a courageous fight with cancer, John passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 9, 2019 at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich in his 64th year. Survived by his loving wife Yleon of 31 years. Proud father of Quinton (Annalisa) and Aaron (Mallory Overholt), and loving Grandpa of Harper.
Survived by his brother Gerrit, brother in-laws Terry, Dan (Loida), Rick (Lynn) Makos and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents John and Gertriuda, and sister in-law Danielle.
A Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday July 20, 2019 at 11:00 am St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Goderich. There will be no Funeral Home visitation.
In lieu of flowers a donation to Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice is greatly appreciated.
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Debbie Whitmore
My condolences to Yleon and family on the passing of John. I pray for you during this difficult time. John was a friendly and kind person who will be missed in the community. God Bless.
Mike & Elaine Wilson
Sending our deepest condolences. We enjoyed working with John in the Parts Dept. @ Volvo.
Mike & Elaine Wilson
Rod and Jean Jervis
We were so very sorry to hear of John’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Voscamp family at this sad time. John was a great guy and he will be missed by many.
Mary E Hansen
Sending my deepest condolences to you Yleon , your boys and family .
Cherish your memories and know you have a special star in the sky!
Carolyn Carter
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Yleon, Quinton, Aaron and all your Family. John was a kind and gentle man. Always had time to stop and chat and ask how our Family was doing. He will be dearly missed. Cherish the memories!
Chris and Carolyn Carter
John & Mickie Hamilton
Yleon and family.
We are so sorry to hear of John’s passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Our deepest condolences.
Marlowe and Deb Austin
We were very saddened to hear of John’s passing. Always such a gentleman. He surely will be missed by many. Thinking of you all during this very sad time.
Ann and Doug Gillen
Dear Gerrit, Yleon, Quinton, Aaron and family:
Our deepest condolences. He was a gentle soul and much loved. May he be free of pain and rest in peace.
Sending all of our love and lots of hugs. xoxoxoxo
Anonymous
We are so sorry to hear of John’s death, as well as all the suffering he had to endure. All of the Voskamp family are in our thoughts at this sad time. Lloyd and Mary Lou Aubin
Butch & Cindy Fleet
Butch & I send our deepest condolences. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. John was such a wonderful man.
Steven & Brenda Wylds
So sorry to hear about John. He put up a courageous battle. He will be missed.
Scott and Cathy Ryan
Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you, Yleon and family. Cherish your memories and hold each other tight as you struggle through this heartbreaking time. We were blessed to have known this wonderful man.
Scott and Cathy Ryan
Michelle & David Smith
To Yleon, Quinton & Aaron and family – our deepest sympathy for your loss. John was a quiet & friendly guy. RIP – Hugs from David & Michelle and family
David and Mary Lynn Weaver
We are thinking you during this very difficult time. We enjoyed our chats, a smile and wave from John over the years on Walnut Street. He was a kind and gentle man. So sorry for your loss Yleon, Quinton, Aaron and families❤️
Vicki Lobb
The Voskamp Family
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Vicki Lobb, Nick Abbott & Katie Johnston
Gayle Jones-Smith
Yleon and family, so very sorry for your loss. We were very fond of John and he was a lovely person. Lots of memories.
Bill and Donna Fritzley
To Yleon, Quinton, Aaron and families, we extend our deepest sympathy to you at this most sad and difficult time. John was just such a nice guy and we will always remember our chats with him on Walnut St. and of course at the Y, Bill in particular.
Rest In Peace dear friend.
Sincerely
Bill and Donna
Evelyn Boyce
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. My sympathy to you all.
Jim Hallman
So sorry to hear this sad news.Sending our heartfelt sympathy to the family.Thinking of you,Jim and Marg Hallman and family
Caroline Ross
Dear Yleon and family, I am so sorry to hear about John’s passing. He was such a wonderful, kind person to know. My thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Karla Hogan
Dear Yleon,
I was very sorry to hear about John’s passing. He was such a nice, friendly, kind man who talked about his family with love. You’ll all have many wonderful memories to cherish. I’m glad I was able to have a visit with both of you in January. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rebecca Boyce
I am very sorry to hear of John’s passing. Thinking of you all.
Ken & Debi Davidson
Sad to hear of the passing of my long time friend John. Lots of memories and good laughs, so glad I had that recent visit.
Our condolences to Yleon and boys and big bro Gerrit.
John was a great guy who thought the world of his wife and was so proud of his boys and their accomplishments.
Glad he got to spend time with grandson Harper.
Remember all the goods times.
Will miss you buddy
Heather & Katelyn Little
We are both so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Always a friendly smile when going by and great neighbors for so long. Our deepest condolences to you and the family.
Heather & Katelyn
David Cann
Yleon and family,
We extend our deepest condolences to you on John’s passing. Although it is always difficult to lose a loved one, take comfort knowing that John is now in a better place; in the loving hands of our Lord.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Hogan-Canns
Ann and Robert Standen
John was so friendly when we moved to the neighbourhood. Enjoyed my talks with John at the gym or when I was out for a walk. So sorry to hear about the passing of John,he was a great guy.
Marie & Joe O'Neill O'Neill
We are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Thoughts and prayers to John’s family at such a sad time. John had such a gentle soul and will be missed. RIP John
Anne & David Hamilton
We deeply sorry for your loss. You’re family is in our thoughts & prayers.
Des and Linda Courtney
John will always have a place in our heart as a fine kind and gentle man who loved his sweet family and life and his wood-working shop out back.
Amy Fay
Sending my condolences and hugs to all of you at this sad time …cherish your memories ❤️ John was such a nice man and loved his family and life …hold each other tightly as you go through grieving your loss
Cecelia Denomme
Dear Yolande – we are so sad – with your sadness – You, John and your family are special and loved by many- with prayer and caring –
You are close in our hearts – Sincerely – Cecelia and Don
Steve Gardiner
So many memories. A true friend. Happy for the times we had together…sad you left so soon. My condolences to Yleon, Quinton, Aaron and his family. Rest in Peace John.