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DAMEN: Johannes Ambrosius “John” of Lucan
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On January 24, 2021 @ 11:10 AM In Lucan,Obituary | 128 Comments
Peacefully with his wife Sadie and daughter Cathy by his side, at LHSC – Victoria Hospital on Saturday, January 23, 2021 of Lucan, at the age of 78. Cherished husband of Sadie (Egan) Damen for 50 years. Proud father of the late Ron Damen (1995), and Cathy and Hiram O’Neil of Lucan. Adoring grandpa of Lilly, and Violet. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Anne and John Van Sas, Bert and the late Jeannine Damen, the late Tony and Carole Damen, Bill and Judy Damen, Harry and Sheila Damen, Mary and Doug Lee, Pat Egan, Jean Scheiring, the late Joan and the late Fern Gauthier, and Mary and the late Sandy McIntosh. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Bill and Maria Damen.
John was born and raised in Didam, The Netherlands, and at the age of 12, moved to Canada and eventually settled in 1954 on Highway 23 in Biddulph Township. John was a proud farmer all his life, but most of all, he enjoyed his time spent with his family.
A private family funeral service will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church on Wednesday, January 27th at 11 AM with Father Ross Bartley presiding. Though the service is private, the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.
Donations to the Kidney Foundation, or Jessica’s House would be appreciated by the family.
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Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
We’re sending all of our love and condolences, we share your sadness for this painful loss. We’ll be thinking of Lilly and Violet as they remember their grandfathers wonderful impact.
Sadie, Cathy and family
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May the memories bring you comfort at this difficult time!
Wishing you peace.
Sincerely,
Mike, Pat, Bill, LeeAnne Kelly and families.
Sadie, Cathy, Hiram and girls, we are so sorry for your loss amd know how hard it can be to mourn the loss of such a wonderful person without being able to have all of your loved ones by your side. Please know that we are sending love and thinking of you. Uncle John’s sense of humour and “Damen Deviousness” will be missed. Michael, Marci, Max and Sam
Dear Sadie, Cathy and Hiram, Lilly and Violet. Our deepest condolences to you and all the Damen and Egan Families. John will be missed. He had that Damen humour with that twinkle in his eye. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Paul and Sue Robinson.
Sadie, Cathy, Hiram and girls. Sending you big love and hugs. So sorry to hear about the passing of a great husband, Dad and Grandpa! Cherish your memories.
Sadie and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Condolences to you Sadie and family. What memories your family has! I.My first memory of John was at the K-Mart lunch counter. We always joked about that.
Dear Sadie and Damen Famiy,
Sending our heartfelt condolences and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sadie, Cathy & Hiram and the girls and the entire Damen family.
Very sorry to read the news of John’s passing -Sending huge hugs -thinking of you all
Enjoyed the photos of all the fun memories
XX Tara McKenzie
Sadie, Cathy, Hiram and girls,
My sincere condolences to you.
My thoughts are with you.
Remember the great memories.
To Sadie, Cathy, Hiram, Lilly & Violet Thinking of all the Damen Family & Egan Family. Our Deepest Sympathy. All the best to everyone.
Sadie, Cathy and family
We are sorry for the loss of Uncle John and hope all the good memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Paul, Amanda, Joshua and Paige
Sadie and Family,
Our deepest condolences go out to you and your family. May you find comfort in all your great memories of John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this especially difficult time.
Hugs
Jim and Gerda Hunter
To the John Damen Family
Our sincere condolences with your loss of John
May God bless you all and give you strength in this difficult time of your lives , our thoughts and prayers are with you
Henk & Marilyn Kampers
Our deepest condolences from the Van Bommel family
Sadie and Family – so sorry to hear of John’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care.
Jim and Lynda Hodgins
Sadie, Cathy, Hiram, Lilly, and Violet.
Sorry to hear of the passing of John. Thinking of you all, your in our prayers.
Dear Sadie, Cathy, Hiram, Lily and Violet; No words can relieve the pain you are feeling right now. May it help you to know that others are sharing in your loss and sorrow. John will be greatly missed in our community and especially at our afternoon card games. Rest in peace John.
Sadie Cathy and family. Our sincere sympathy for your loss of John. Remembering him in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sad to hear about Uncle John’s passing. I will always remember his joking ways and genuine laugh! Our prayers and compassion are with you Aunt Sadie, Cathy, Hiram, Lilly, and Violet.
With love from Janelle, Tim, Trent, Holden, and Camden
Dear Sadie, Cathy, Hiram Lilly, Violet and all the Damen and Egan families: We are so sorry to hear about John’s passing. May your fond memories you shared with him, help to comfort you during this difficult time. Our sincere sympathy in your loss. Bernadette and Art Mercer
Dear Sadie,
My deepest sympathies for you and your family. In thought and prayer. Kathryn Rodrigues-D’Sa
Sadie ,Cathy ,Hiram,Lilly and Violet, Our most sincere sympathy to you all at this sad time .Our thoughts and prayers are with you .
Sincerely Hans and Marie Ewald
Sadie we are very sad to hear of John’s passing..
God bless you and keep you and your family in the palm of His hand.
May you feel comforted by the many prayers, and virtual hugs of many.
Love and prayers
Barney and Diane McCann
So very sorry for your loss Sadie.
Sadie, Cathy & family:
Our thought are with you at this time remembering all the good meals and card games that we have shared.
Dear Sadie, Cathy, Hiram & girls, and the Damen family,
Looking through the family photos you have shared with us, it is so apparent to see how well loved John was…and how much he loved his family. We have been thinking about all the Community gatherings we had at the Whalen pot luck suppers and card parties and all the fun we had with John. He sure did love to tease the ladies! Please accept our sincere condolences and may all your happy memories eventually replace the sadness and sorrow you are dealing with now.
Dear Sadie & family & extended Damen & Egan family.
So sorry to hear of John’s passing.
Our deepest sympathy at this very difficult time.
Doug & Linda Scott
Sadie , Cathy Hiram and All the Damen family
My sympathies to you all at this hard time .
Kelly O’Neil
Sadie, Cathy, Hiram, and family; and extended Damen family
We are so sorry to hear of this news. Please accept our sincere condolences and know that we are thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Jodi and Ben Greig and
John Riddell
Sadie and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time. RIP John.
Sadie, Cathy, and family,
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. Sending our condolences to you all.
Remember all the good times treasure them dearly.
Rob and Sandi Brintnell
Aunt Sadie, Cathy & Hiram, Lily & Violet. Deepest sympathy to you on your loss. So sorry to hear about Uncle John. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Crystal & Eric, Kayley, Margaret, & Ava
Thinking of you and your family Treasure the good memories.
Joan and Ralph Needham
Sadie, Cathy, Hiram, Lilly and Violet;
We are so sorry to hear of this news. Please accept our sincere condolences and know that we are thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Lindsay and Chad Lambourn
Sadie and Family
Sorry to hear of John’s passing.Cherish the great memories.
Sadie, Cathy & Family and the Damen Family
Sending sincere condolences on the loss of John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Cyrille & Anne Hartman
Sadie, Cathy, Hiram & Family.
We were so saddened to hear of John’s passing. We will keep you all in our thoughts. Hold your memories close & he will always be with you.
Wayne, Tina, Luke, Zach & Will Parry
& The Parry Homes Team
Sadie, Cathy and family we are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this time🙏
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
“mlle” Anita Renders
Sadie, Cathy and family, I am so sorry for your great loss. Memories won’t be enough for awhile. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Trixie Usselman
Sending heartfelt sympathy to you Sadie, and to your families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Aunt Sadie, Cathy, Hiram, Lilly and violet, sorry to hear about uncle John passing. Be there comfort knowing Ron and him will be together now sharing life’s stories. Sending my love and hugs your way.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Sadie and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time
Sincerely
Les and Joanne Drury
so sorry for your loss
our prayers are with the whole family
Sadie, Cathy and all the Damen Families – so sorry to hear of John’s passing. You are in our thoughts during this sad and difficult time.
So sorry to hear of John’s passing, we send our condolences and thinking of you all in the days ahead.
Larry and Kelly Miles and family
Dear Sadie Cathy Hizz Lilly and Violet
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you all on this difficult journey. Please know we are with you now and forever.
Love Terrie Kirk Jamie Genna and Mark Shaw
Sadie,Kathy and family.
So sorry to hear about the passing of your husband and dad.My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.Cherish him memories.
Sadie, Cathy, Hiram, Lilly and Violet,
There are no words I can say to take your pain away, but please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May you all find strength and comfort in the wonderful tributes to John and all your memories of the life you have lived together. If there is anything I can do for any of you please know I am a phone call away.
Bev and Shawn Dayman and girls
Dear Sadie, Cathy, Hiram, Lilly, Violet and the Damen families
We were saddened to hear of John’s passing. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad and difficult time. Remember all the smiles and memories John created as they will last you a life time.
Tom, Mary Ann McLaughlin & Family
Sadie & Family:
We are very sorry to learn of John’s passing. Wonderful family pictures which will bring fond memories at this time of sorrow. We extend our deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sadie, Cathy and family
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time.
Sadie, Cathy and family We were so sorry to hear of John’s passing and send our condolences to all the Damen and Egan families. May the many wonderful memories you made together bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead.
Cathy and Family
We are truly sorry for the loss of your Dad . Please except our condolences in this very difficult time and know that we are thinking of you.
Cathy and Bruce
Sadie & all of the Damen family
My sincere condolences to you all
Sadie, Cathy & Family,
Our prayers & thoughts are with at this sad time. Treasure all those wonderful memories!
Sadie, Cathy, Hiram and family,
So sorry to hear the news about John
Our deepest sympathy at this time. Cherish all the wonderful memories you have.
Shane, Christa Allen, and
Frank Hardy
Dear Sadie, Cathy and all family members. We are deeply saddened to hear of John’s passing. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Damen, Eagan & O’Neil Families,
Sorry to hear of John passing, he will be missed by so many. We will keep him in our thought and prayers at this difficult time.
Roy & MJ van Kasteren
Sadie, my deepest sympathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time
Damen, Eagan & O’Neil Families,
We are very sorry to hear of John passing, he will be missed by so many. We will keep him in our thought and prayers at this difficult time.
Roy & MJ van Kasteren
Frank & Mary Lou Heenan
Sadie & Family, Our deepest condolences on the passing of John.
Sadie and family;
As you share the memories you have of John may it bring you peace at this difficult time. Praying for you.
Sadie, Cathy and family
Our deepest sympathy. So sorry to hear about John’s passing.
We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Sending you lots of love from Harley and Cathy
Sadie & Family
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of John.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time
Helen Swartz & Family
Sadie and family,
We are so sorry to hear about John’s passing and send along our sincere sympathy. Thinking of all of you as you go through the days ahead.
Jim and Marion
Aunt Sadie, Cathy, Hiram, Lilly and Violet,
I am so sad to hear about Uncle John. He was always so happy when he was with his family. I hope you find comfort knowing he is up there with Ronnie watching over you all. Sending you all big hugs during this difficult time.
Liz, Kevin, McKenna, and Matthew
Our deepest sympathy Sadie and your family and the Damen family so sorry to hear of Johns Passing
Dear Sadie and family ,my condolences to all in your loss of John.
Sadie
You and John were a great team for fifty years building a successful farming business and contributing to the community. He gave joy and love to you and the family. I wish I could be there to give you a big hug.
My deepest condolences to you, Cathy, Hiram,Violet and Lilly.
Ruth Morkin Murphy
Aunt Sadie, Cathy and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Uncle John. I will forever cherish my memories of him playing volleyball with us as kids – somehow this always turned into tackle volleyball, and lots of cheating I might add. Uncle John always greeted us with a smile and warm heart every time we saw him. Uncle John and Ronnie are now reunited. I can only imagine how much you will miss him, you are all in my thoughts.
Hugs to you both,
Love Amy
Damen Family
Please accept my deepest sympathies in the passing of John.
Our deepest Condolences on John’s passing. He was such a friendly guy. Always a big smile on his face.
He will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Hold those precious memories of him close.
Thinking of you all and wishing you peace and comfort at this very difficult time
Sadie, Cathy and family
We are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He had a great sense of humour and always offered his help with hair cuts.
Sending you hugs and thinking of you all.
Cathy, Hiram, Lilly and Violet
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad and Grandpa. Thinking of you all.
Jennifer, Dane, Madison and Jillian VanderMolen
Sadie:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and you loved one at this sad time.
Harry & Anne Giesen
Dear Sadie and Cathy and Family-
So very sorry to hear about John’s passing, and another loss for the wonderful Damen family. Sending you my deepest sympathy and my thoughts and prayers too.
I can picture Ronnie’s signature smile greeting John up in Heaven.
xo Shannon
Sadie I am so sorry that John has passed and I am thinking of you and the family he has left behind to grieve. Of course COVID-19 makes it even harder to get through this difficult time but my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sadie, Cathy Hiram and fam we are sharing the loss and the pain of John passing. We need to think of the good times we had together .John enjoyed live . Barb and Tony Giesen .
Dear Sadie, Cathy and family.
Please accept our sincere condolences with John’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Carolien and Pat Bane
Sadie and Cathy and family, we are so sad to hear of John passing . He was a great man, always a smile on his face and time to chat with us. It didn’t matter if John saw us walking or driving by he would roll down his window and talk for a while. He will be missed by our community. Such a good neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
George and Carin Marr
Cathy, Hiram and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. We are thinking about you all during this time.
Our thoughts are with all of you during this terribly difficult time. Sending all our love and keeping you in our hearts in the days to come.
our condolences to you Sadie and your family John will be missed .
Sadie, Cathy, Hiram, Lilly and Violet,
We are saddened to hear of John’s passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and in our prayers.
Patrick, Janet, Joel, Laura, Charlotte and Lizzy Toohey
Sadie, Cathy, Hiram, Lily and Violet and the Damen Family
Our most heartfelt sympathies are offered to you all at this very difficult time. May your many great memories help you through. John’s beautiful smile will always be remembered. Sending warm hugs to you all.
Sadie, Cathy, Hiram, Lily and Violet and the Damen Family
Our most sincere sympathies to you all at this difficult time. John’s smile will be the first thing to come to mind whenever we think of him. May your many memories help guide you through this and in the future.
Cathy, Hiram, Lilly and Violet,
So sorry for your loss of your dad. My sympathies are with you and your family during this time. Jess
To Sadie,Cathy,Hiram,Lilly, and Violet. Our sincere condolences to all of you with the passing of John. Cherish the memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Val & John Clymans
Cathy, Hiram, Lilly and Violet,
We were sorry to hear the news of John’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time, and hope your memories of him bring you peace.
Jeff and Nicole Whitney
Sending huge hugs to you Sadie, Cathy and Hiram, Lilly and Violet
Can you imagine the greeting John will get from Ronnie?
Wonderful photos of you and John’s life to show a loving relationship.
RIP JOHN!
Dear Sadie , Cathy, Hiram and family we were so sorry to hear about your loss.
John will be missed by many. Remember all the happy times to help you through this
difficult time.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lucienne & Ron
Dear Sadie and Cathy , Hiram, Lily, Violet and the Damen Family
Our thoughts and prayer are with your family at this sad time, big hugs to all of you.
Arlene and Scott , Laura and Melissa Thomson
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May love and the memories fill your heart today and the days ahead.
Big Angel hugs,
Lorri & John
Sadie and family
Our deepest sympathy on your loss of John.. We enjoyed many great conversations with John at the Malibu.
He will be missed. Sadie you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Hugs 💞
May it comfort you to know our sympathy and caring thoughts are with you and cherish all the memories in your heart.
Hiram and Kathy Our thoughts are with you at this time of loss of your father
Cathy, Hiram, Lilly, Violet, and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you all.
Beth, Dave, Matthew, Grace, and Jack Brown
Sadie & Family,
Our sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Joe & Diane Kaak
Dear Sadie, Cathy and family
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during your difficult time.
Marilyn Rader, Heather & Kyle Evans (neighbours)
Our sincere sympathy to Sadie, Cathy and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Dear Sadie, Cathy and family,
May you all share and hold on to wonderful moments, John’s great smile and memories for comfort. Thinking of you and sending you all our heartfelt sympathy.
Henk and Annie van den Berg
Sadie,Cathy and the Damen family. I am very sorry to hear about John. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I’m sure Uncle John has already found the local coffee shop on Main Street in Heaven. He’s probably sharing a big glass of chocolate milk with Ronnie! (Keeping the budget in mind!) Over-looking the pasture and chatting about the weather. I can’t help but smile just a little when I think of his gentle laugh. The Dutchman will be sadly missed. RIP
Sadie, Cathy, Hiram & girls
Our sympathy to you during this difficult time
Thinking of you all
Mary Tyler Steven Liam
Sadie and Cathy, thinking of you this week and the weeks ahead. Remembering the fond memories and many visits and rounds of cards played with our next door neighbours for many years.
Dear Sadie and family,We are so sorry for your loss.John was a sweet man,for years at Christmas,he would call and sing Happy Birthday to me.I.ll miss that.We have wonderful memories of our travels together. We wish we could be with you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Murray and Karen and the Hofford family.
Sadie , Cathy , Hiram , Lily and Violet. John will be remembered for his welcoming smile and laughter. He will be sadly missed at our family gatherings. Pat
To the Damen family:
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
So sad. We will miss his smiling face on the back patio. Was a great neighbour.
Cathy and Family… we are so very sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers for God to give you strength, and hoping good memories can give you some comfort.
Sandy and Grant Bergsma
Dear Sady & Family. My condolences with the loss of John. You lost a very good person . I have great memories and I am glad to have visited John less then a year ago in Lucan. All the best from Gerry Loeters.
Our heart felt condolences on the loss of John, to Sadie, Cathy, Hiram, Lilly and Violet. May you find comfort in the beautiful memories you have of John. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you as you grief.
Love Will O’Neil and Ursula van den Heuvel O’Neil and Ryan, David, Steven, Sean and Sofie
Dear Sadie, Cathy, Hiram and girls! With our deepest sympathy to you and all the Damen and Allen, Egan family. John always had a wonderful smile! Will miss our quick visit, but Sadie will be in touch!
Not that we have spent a lot of time together, but when driving down to visit my parents in Lucan, we would stop by for quick visit, you and Sadie were always so inviting as we would surprise you with quick visit.
God Bless your family as you continue without a very special Husband, Father and Grandpa!
So sad we cannot be with you Sadie at this time! God Bless to family and hugs to all!
Our hearts are deeply saddened for the loss of Uncle John Damen. Deepest sympathies for Sadie , Cathy , Hiram , Lily and Violet, and all of John’s brothers & sisters. John will be remembered for his warm smile and laughter. He will be missed by all.
So.. very sorry to hear of the loss of your Father Cathy.
Condolences to you and your family.
Our deepest sympathy to Sadie, Cathy, and your family. So sorry to hear of Johns passing
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Gerry and Helen Webb
Cathy, Sadie and family.
I am so sorry for your loss. Although I didnt know John well, the times we did meet I could tell he had a deep love for his family. I am sure you will sorely him , but I am sure he’ll always be with you. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Our Sincere Condolences
The staff at Excel Pharmacy
Cathy, Sadie, and Family,
My deepest condolences on the loss of John. He was always the kindest man and will be missed.
Send ing my prayers.
We were very sorry to hear of John’s passing. Sending you all our deepest condolences.
our condolences to the Damen family in these difficult days! Peace be with you all!
Dan and Carol Sloetjes
Dear Sadie and family, please accept my condolences at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Our Deepest Sympathy Sadie, Cathy & Family So Sorry to hear of John’s passing, Keep your memories close to your heart to help you get through this very difficult time. Thoughts & Prayers
Ray & Sue Heffernan