John passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2013 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital at the age of 88. Born in Plasmolen, the Netherlands, John immigrated to Oakville, Ontario with his wife Dina in 1953. John was a hard working family man and will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Beloved husband of Dina nee Smits. Devoted father of Nellie (Gary), William (Nancy), John (Susan), and Michael (Charlene). Loving grandfather of Jason (Kim), Shawn (Andrea), Joshua, Kelly (Dean), Matthew (Ashton), Michelle (Rob) and Danielle (Ryan). Dear great-grandfather of Vaughn, Zoe, Katelyn, Owen, Kaiden, Jacob and Madison. A Mass of Remembrance will be held on Friday, November 15, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. at Saint Dominic Catholic Church, 2415 Rebecca Street, Oakville. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation.