JACOBS: Johannes Cornelis Jacobus “John”
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On May 1, 2025 @ 3:20 PM In Obituary,Zurich | 54 Comments
Surrounded by the love of his family, John passed away peacefully at South Huron Hospital on his 92nd birthday, April 29, 2025. Cherished husband of Maria “Mary” (Vermue) Jacobs. Loving father of Helen and Ernie Lobb, Wilma and Ken Ellis, Peter and Caroline Jacobs, Cathy and Ron Wilson, Hubert and Patty Jacobs, and John Jr. and Leanne Jacobs. Proud Opa of several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Fondly remembered by many family members in The Netherlands.
Born in 1933, John immigrated to Canada in 1957. He went back to The Netherlands in 1963, where he met the love of his life, Maria “Mary” Vermue. They married and moved back to Canada that same year. John has always been passionate of both his Netherland and Canadian roots, and together he and Mary were very proud of the family they raised.
Visitation will be held at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 22 Mary Street, ZURICH on Thursday, May 15th 9:30 – 10:30 AM, where John’s Funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM. Interment St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery on the Bronson Line.
Donations to St. Boniface Catholic Church or South Huron Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
The family wishes to thank the staff at the Exeter Villa for the excellent care and making John feel at home.
Condolences for the family of “JACOBS: Johannes Cornelis Jacobus “John””
My sincere condolences to you Mary and the whole family. May his soul rest in eternal peace, and may God’s comfort be with you all.
You have my sympathy in this difficult time. My prayers are with you Catherine Masse
To Mary Jacob’s and family . So sorry to hear of John’s death . Mary and I have known of John since he joined the 4th Degree. He was always proud of the Knights of Columbus and what they stood for . Rest in peace John .
Mary and Family
Sending deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear husband, father and grandfather. Please know that our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
We wish to extend our sincere sympathy to the Jacob family who were neighbours at the north end of the Parr Line . Cherish your memories!
Sincerely,
The Jacobe and Kyle family
Mary,
I’m so sorry to hear John has passed away. You and all your family have my deepest sympathy. I will keep you all in my prayers.
The Jacob Family
We were saddened to hear of John,s passing He was a very
nice man Our thoughts and prayers are with all of
you at this very sad time
Thoughts and prayers to the Jacob’s family.
My deepest sympathy for your loss of your dad
Helen & Ernie and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. It is never easy losing a parent.
Sending deepest condolences on the passing of John.
Sue Riley-Hensall neighbour
Our sincere condolences to the Jacob’s family.
My sincere condolences to Mary and families. Cherish your memories to help you through the days ahead!
Dear John and Leanne,
My condolences to your entire family during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you 🙏♥️
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. My prayers and sympathies to Mary and all the family.
Our sincere condolences Helen and Ernie and family
Our sincerest sympathy to you Mary and all your family! John was a man of great faith! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! R.I.P. John!🙏🙏
Dear Mary and family
My deepest sympathy with the passing of John.
I still remember the the trip we took to Italy with the Knights of Columbe in 2000.
Memories are wonderful at this time .My prayers are with you all.
Truce Ten Hag.
Please accept my sincere sympathy to John’s family and friends RIP John
My sympathy in the loss of your Dad. Treasure your memories.
Mary and family,
On behalf of John and Maria Martens and family, we would like to send our sincere condolences to you all on your loss of John. I remember many visits between our homes in years past. We hope great memories of happy times bring you comfort in the days ahead.
May he Rest In Peace.
Diane Martens Elston
Mary and family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences and loving thoughts at this difficult time. Rest in peace in God’s tender care John.
Peter, Caroline & family
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
❤️
Mary & family, our heartfelt condolences in the passing of John. Always enjoyed my visits with both of you when making my housecalls. Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers in the days ahead.
Wilma & Ken
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad. Treasure your memories.
My condolences with the loss of your husband John ,Mary and family,Jack Jochems.
Dear Mary and family
I have such good memories of John from our days at St.Boniface School. He was that reliable bus driver always ready with his quiet “Good morning” after delivering that not so quiet bus load of students.
Rest in peace John.
Sorry for your family’s loss.
Pat and Jodi Regier
Sorry to hear of John’s passing. Have fond memories of helping John fill silo in the early 1970s
Dear Mary and Family
We were saddened to read of John’s passing. Our deepest condolences to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
It seems like only yesterday that he was delivering meals.
Evelyn and Gaylan Josephson
Mary, Peter & Caroline, & Family,
My sincere condolences at this time.
Our sincere condolences to the whole families.The Groot kids remember John as there bus driver & the Jacob’s girls baby sitting them. We all send you hugs & strength 💙
Mary ,Cathy &Ron, and all of Johns Family
Sincere condolences to all in this sorrowful time.💔
Dennis & Lorraine Regier
The residents and staff of the Exeter Villa send their heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to you family for the loss of your husband, father and grandfather.
Mary, and your entire family, my deepest sympathy
to you all with the passing of John.
Thoughts and Prayers
My heart goes out to your family at such a difficult time. Sending you my deepest condolences and a warm hug! May your memories bring you comfort, strength and peace!
Sorry for your loss Helen, Wilma & families
JACOBS family
I am so sorry for your loss. John was my bus driver at St. Boniface many years ago. He handled the dreaded Hensall bus!!
Always enjoyed playing Scratch with John, Mary and my grandparents.
My love and condolences are with you all.
So very sorry to hear of Johns passing! I have many great memories of our bus stories together!! Rest in peace John
Our condolences on losing John. May your memories together help you through this difficult time.
Brenda and Walt Vermunt
I would like to extend my deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the Jacobs family
Mary & family
I’m so sorry to see this news of John.
Please know I’m sending prayers for you all. He always had a smile when i arrived in the mornings!
Hugs Mary 🤗✝️
Janet
Mary and Family. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers on the passing of John. I remember our visits to the farm with mom and dad (Frank and Rosa Van Bergen) with fond memories.
Dear Mary and family
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your husband , father, and Opa. May good memories comfort you in these difficult times. Rest in Peace John…
Sending special hugs to you, Mary 💕
Sincerely
Linda Millar
Sincere Condolences to Helen, Ernie and families
Keep the memories close to your heart.
Nick and Joan Whyte
Sorry to hear of your loss of your father. Know that our hearts and prayers are with your entire family.
We extend our sincere condolences. We are so sorry for your loss.
Coby Vanden Booen and family
Sympathy to John’s family. Lots of good memories to hold onto.
“Compactly wrapped in a tear
sometimes very spontaneously
a shared past softly rolls into the present
and reminds us
that they never completely leave us.”
Dear family in Canada, especially Aunt Riet.
Our condolences on the passing of Uncle Kees, he was a true Jacobs, one of the 7 sons of Grandpa and Grandma.
We wish you strength, love and confidence in the future.
Kind regards Piet and Joke
Beste Riet, Langs deze weg wil ik jou, mede namens Tom, heel veel sterkte wensen met het verlies van Kees. Hopelijk mag het een troost zijn dat jullie zo lang samen konden zijn. Aan mijn broer Kees bewaar ik de mooiste herinneringen uit mijn kindertijd, want toen hij in militaire dienst was bracht hij in het weekend vaak een cadeautje voor zijn jongste broertje mee. Dat zal ik nooit vergeten. Heel veel sterkte!
Helen& Ernie
Wilma & Ken
My condolences to you and your families on the passing of your Dad. Cherish your many memories.
Sincerely,
Helen Lyons
Hubert and family,
May the love of family and friends bring you comfort at this time as you mourn the death of your father. May God grant you peace of heart and a time of joyful remembrance of your father and all he did for those he loved. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in Peace.
Margy (Hartman) Wardell and family
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To all of John^s family… Tony & I are sending our sincere sympathy to you in the loss of John. He has left an impression with many.. He will surely be remembered..