Peacefully, surrounded by family, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Monday, May 3, 2021 of London and Wymbolwood Beach, Tiny Township in his 90th year. Dear husband of the late Connie Smit (2017). Dear step-father of Wilma and Alex Frey, Peter and Jackie Martens, Annelies and Peter McGovarin, Chris and Gary Banks, and John and Cathy Martens. Dear grandfather of Jennifer and Doug Dolan, Rebecca and Ashby Carnochan; Andrew Martens and Melanie Curado, Tracey Martens; Michelle and Dan McGovarin-Garvey, John McGovarin and Melissa Ford, Alicia McGovarin and Matt Comartin; Margot and Mike Hirst, Lauren Banks, Vanessa Banks, Andrea Banks; Emily Martens and Matthew Bujaki, and Jacob Martens and Alanna Mills. Cherished great-grandfather of Erin and Amy Dolan, Jack Carnochan, Dexter and Devyn Martens, Amelia and Emmit Curado, Connor, Kaia, Brienne, Fiona and Rowan Hirst, and Liliana and Evan McGovarin-Garvey. Predeceased by his parents, siblings, and granddaughter Erica Banks (1994).
A private family funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 11 AM with Reverend Matthew Martin officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. 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 Mission Services, London or the South Huron Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Registration link for invited guests only www.haskettfh.com/register
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Lynda and Ray Kadziorski
Our heart-felt condolences to all of the family. John will be greatly missed. He has been such a fixture during our stays at Wymbolwood. We will miss his presence.
Alice Commandeur
My sincere condolences to all the family
From all the family
Commandeur living in Australia
Tony Duarte
John, Cathy, and Family
Our sincere sympathy to you. John was a wonderful neighbour, so much a part of Wymbolwood for so many people at Wymbolwood and for so many years. We will miss him. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Tony and Belva
Gord & Sharlene Worrall
Our sincere sympathies to Pete, Jackie and all of John’s family and friends. We have fond memories of John, especially from times spent at Wymbolwood Lodge.
Chadd Katelyn and Jackson Taylor
Pete, Jackie, Andrew and Tracey.
Thinking of you during this time of grief. hugs to you all.
Liz Hodgins & Alan Gates
Pete , Jackie and Family.
Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Liz & Alan
Dave & Joan Goddard
Pete, Jackie and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Alanna
Pete and Jackie and Family.
Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Our sincerest condolences.
Mac and Steve
William and HelenDelorme
Peter Jackie Martens and Family’s
Our condolences to all John’s family
Sending thoughts and prayers
William and Helen Delorme
Diane O'Shea
Dear Pete and Jackie and family
Sending our sincere note of sympathy at this time in the loss of your step-father.
Diane and Mike O’Shea
Jim and Helen Hearn
Our sincere sympathy to John’s entire family. He was a special man who enjoyed his family and appreciated time spent with all of you. He will be missed.
Jim and Helen