Peacefully at Mitchel Nursing Home, on September 28, 2022 of Seaforth at the age of 71. Dear brother of Cathy Martin (Joe) of Kitchener Waterloo, Connie Murray of Dublin, Elaine MacDonald (Bob) of Mississauga, Mary Garon (Raymond) of Clinton, the late Bobby Eckert (Christa) of Seaforth and Margie Mahoney (Dan) of Blenheim. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Missed by his friend Jack. Predeceased by parents Claire (O’Hanley) and Conrad Eckert, and brother-in-law Arthur Murray.
John was a hardworking dedicated life long dairy farmer in McKillop Township. He was very conscious of the environment and took care and pride of nature on his farm.
In keeping with John’s wishes cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 87 Goderich Street West, SEAFORTH on Sunday, October 16, 2022 from 2-4 and 7-9PM. Registration is required and appreciated. To register, please click “Register Now” below.
John’s Memorial Mass will be held at St. James Catholic Church, 22 Victoria Street, Seaforth on Monday, October 17, 2022 at 11 AM with Father Steve Eckert, presiding. Interment St. James Cemetery, Seaforth. Registration is not required to attend the memorial mass.
Donations to the Epilepsy Canada or Resilience Huron Perth Mental Health Services would be appreciated by the family.
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Peter & Frances Kling
Our condolences to the Eckert family
Des Johnson
My condolences to Elaine and the Eckert family. from a friend of many years ago. Des Johnson
Geraldine Wilson
Sending my sympathy and prayers to all the family.
Geraldine Wilson
Tony and Caroline Simons
I am so sorry I have just learned of John‘s passing. I spent lots of time with john years ago he had a large passion for life. He spent many years helping Caroline at the epilepsy foundation selling glad‘s delivering gladS. My condolences to all of the Eckert family. May you rest in peace John
Ken and Anne Murray
RIP John.
Our deepest sympathies to your family.
Brad and Anna Lewis
No words can ease your pain on loss.Our only hope is that on time, tge pain will be bearable.
Joyce Ribey
May John rest in peace. Deepest sympathy to family and friends. I always enjoyed meeting John on the street. He had a heart of gold and was a treasured member of our community.
Murray and Sandra Pepper
So sorry to hear of John’s passing.
Remember playing soccer on the front lawn with the boys.
A good neighbour. Also enjoyed having grilled cheese at the neighbours place later at night, and John would be there.
Helen Craig
My Sincere Sympathy to all the Eckert family. A former neighbour. Helen Craig (Elliott)
Pam Soontiens
My thoughts and prayers are with the Eckert family at this very difficult time. John was a very sociable person and will be remembered.
Joyce Williamson
So very sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was such a gentle soul !
Rest In Peace John.
Heather McDougall
My sympathy to the Eckert family. I first met John at Lil’s Restaurant in Clinton for his birthday and for a few years to follow. Last yearJohn held his 70th birthday party at his home with family and friends. Such a great party which he enjoyed so much. John was so proud of his family.
Heather
stevegoettler
Our sincerest sympathy to the Family. John was a very nice fellow.
Mr. and Mrs. StephenGoettler, Dublin.
Paul and Joan (Lane)Ducharme
Our sincere compassion and prayers for the family , so sorry to hear of John’s passing
Keith Murray and Cindy Partridge
We are sorry of hear of the loss of John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Marlene& Dave de Vries
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Diane Van Dooren
What a loss for everyone who knew him. I remember John as such a kind, generous, and loving friend, and neighbour. He gave his time willingly to the church, The Knights of Columbus and the Epilepsy Foundation. Always with a smile and friendly greeting and oh, how he loved a party. And such a dapper man in his bowtie.
Dear John, may you rest easy and in peace. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Wendy Hale (Warner)
My sincere condolences to the Eckert family on the passing of John.
I first met John on a visit to the farm with his sister Margie.
Although I have not seen him in years, I remember John as a kind, fun loving gentleman who was proud of his agricultural heritage.
May he rest in peace.
Wendy Hale
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Kate Whale
Dear Margie and family,
Seeing this sad news takes me back many years to when I first met John at your family farm. He was so interested in people and just enjoyed life. Reading these condolences, I can tell he never changed. He was so well loved and respected. My sympathy goes out to you as you celebrate a life well lived.
Love and hugs coming at you.
Kate and Wayne
Ronald & Theresa Murray
To Connie & all the Eckerts ! thinking of you at the loss of your brother, John. Our love & Prayers . Ronald & Theresa.
Connie Marion
To the Eckert family,
So very sorry to hear of John’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Greg & Kathy O'Reilly
Sincere sympathy to the Eckert family on the loss of John. What a friendly guy always keen to have a chat. He will be missed in our community.
Sincerely, Greg & Kathy O’Reilly
Colleen Eckert
My deepest sympathies to the Eckert family. John was such a kind man. In the 1990s I was teaching grades 1 and 2 in Gjoa Haven, Nunavut (a fly-in, Inuit community in the Canadian Arctic archipelago).
John very kindly invited me to visit the farm. He spent a summer afternoon with me allowing me to photograph every aspect of the dairy process. I used about 40 photographs and John’s knowledge to put together a teaching unit on milk production that I used for years in the arctic.
In the high arctic, milk arrives on a plane and goes into the store. I used this teaching unit for many years.
I recently retired after 30 years working in NWT/NU and this special teaching unit has been passed on to another northern educator so John’s afternoon of kindness continues to benefit northern educators and students.
A life well lived in kindness – rest in peace John.
Colleen (daughter of Bill (deceased) and Jo-Anne Eckert)
Genevieve Eckert
My deepest condolences to the Eckert family for your loss. I always enjoyed my visits with John during the family reunion picnics. He was such a lovely individual. Sending hugs to all of you.
Rob and Susan Nigh
Sorry to hear about John , he always had a smile and kind words talking at church . Rob remembers him with fond memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family ❤️
Carol (Flannery) Ryan
My sympathy to Cathy, Connie. Elaine, Mary, Christa, and Margie,
and their families.
John has earned his eternal reward and is now home with
Con and Clare, J.M. and Grandma Eckert, and the many McKillop
neighbours who welcome him.
Carol (Flannery) Ryan
Diane Clark
To the Eckert family
We are very sorry to hear of John’s passing and we extend our deepest sympathy. We have fond memories playing out at the Eckert farm when we were youngsters – Fun birthday parties. Watching the cows being milked and petting the horses. It was always nice to run into John who always took the time to strike up a conversation.
We wish you peace, strength and cherished memories of John.
Sincerely
Lon and Diane (Phillips) Clark
Doug and Cheryl Phillips
John Driscoll
Our heartfelt condolences to the Eckert family. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this time. May your memories bring you comfort and peace.
John and MaryLou Driscoll
Anita Hansen
So sorry for the families loss. Alex and I always felt John was such a kind hearted, cheerful man. He will be missed by many.
Mary & Jim Barnes
Deepest sympathy to the Eckert Family during this sad time. John will be missed by many.
John Scott
I always enjoyed meeting John. This was usually on Main Street, Seaforth. Very sorry for your loss.
Bill Beacom
Our sympathy to the Eckert family on John’s passing. John and I have been friends since our late teens. We had lots of laughs over the years. Rest in peace John.
Jim and Marian Finlayson
Eckert Family,
Very sorry to hear the news of John’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers to you all during this difficult time.
Stephen and Clare Smith
Our sympathy to John’s sisters and their families. John had a kind heart and a wonderful laugh.
Joe and Mary Ryan
Our sympathy to the Eckert family on the death of John . Keep all the memories in your heart . John will be truly missed at the Knights of Columbus Hall in St Columban . Rest in Peace Brother Eckert.
Trish Nigh
So very sorry to hear about the passing of John. He was a great school mate, and I always enjoyed our chats on the street when I visited Seaforth. As he rests gently in Peace , may the memories he has left you with, sustain you at this time.
Sincerely
Len and Jane Muegge
To all the Eckert family- so very sorry to hear of John’s passing. He had a ready smile and always took time to chat.
Thinking of all of you
Sincerely Len and Jane Sills Muegge
Robert Tetu and Cora de Vries
Whenever we met John he was warm and cheerful. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Bonnie Calder(Wallace)
John was a good friend, and I will miss him!!
Jack
Our sincere condolences to the Eckert family! He was a good fellow, a kind and generous soul with a great sense of humor. Alway a pleasure to see and talk with, always a smile. He was very giving of his time with Jack over the years, they made a great pair in their travels! Rest in Peace John!
Michele Young
I have grand memories of growing up as a younger cousin of John’s! He was patient and fun-loving and always keen to educate us younger ones on the finer details of milking – like how many times we should pull the lever to deliver just enough feed for her. He and Bob made a dandy team. Now reunited in Heaven they will continue to guide!
Condolences to all who had the joy of being in John’s circle ♥️
Michele Melady Young
John and Anne Middegaal
Our sincere condolences to the Eckert family . We always enjoyed John’s visits and he will be greatly missed in the community
John and Anne Middegaal
Larry and Corrie Moir
Our condolences to the families on the passing of John Eckert. He was always such a pleasant man to talk with, he will truly be missed.
Gerry & Nancy O’Reilly
Connie, Margie, & Christa & the rest of the Eckert family. We were very sorry to hear of John’s passing. We always enjoyed meeting up with John for a chat. He also had some wonderful neighborhood kitchen parties over the years. Enjoy the great memories that John has left behind. Gerry & Nancy O’Reilly
Stephanie Cloet
My sincere condolences to your family during this difficult time.
Martin DeCorte
Deepest condolences to the family.John was always so proud of his family.A gentle soul ,loved to tell Jack H and I about the old days. Go in Peace
Ben & Arlene van den Akker
We wish to express our deepest sympathy to John’s family. I can remember all the good times that I had with John on the farm when I helped his dad loading silage. We all had to stamp the silage in the silo. As we grew older, we often met and we’d stop to talk. John loved to talk. I’ll miss him and his stories. We’ll keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Bryan and Lynda Vincent
Out sympathies to the whole Eckert family! We enjoyed our many conversations with such a great neighbour! Such a special person, that we will all miss!
Jim and Gene Baynham
Our deepest sympathy. John was a good man.
Bill and Grace Campbell
Please accept our sincere condolences on the death of John. He was always such a gentleman and will be deeply missed in our community.
Bill and Grace Campbell
Gwen (Britton) O'Rourke
My sympathy goes out to all of you. He was always so pleasant and friendly whenever we met. He will truly be missed.
Deb Harkness
Saddened to hear of John’s passing, our condolences to everyone.
Deb & Don Harkness
Marianne Menzies
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. Thinking of his family during this sad time
Phyllis Biggin
So sorry to hear of Johns passing. Condolences to the family
Shannon Moir-M
Thoughts and my sincere sympathy to the whole Eckert family 💕 I will always remember how big his heart was, his big grinning smile and that infectious laugh. May you Rest In Peace John 💐
Gerry & Elaine Van den Hengel
Rest in Peace Brother John, The Knights of Columbus will miss your presence and dedication to the charitable programs of our order. We will miss your friendship and your inclusion of Jack in all our food related events. Elaine & I will cherish those ticket returning visits and the admonishment that ” Dad always said to not come after 9 o’clock.” Your earthly struggles are over. May the Good Lord welcome you home.
Gerry & Elaine Van den Hengel
Suzanne Simpson
My deepest condolences to John’s family. He was a friend I will surly miss. He was one of the kindest men I have ever known, very selfless with a great sense of humor.
Joe Steffler
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. I always enjoyed my chats with John.
Rest In Peace John.
Joe Steffler
George and Mary Kreutzwiser
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was a great fellow. Enjoyed many good chats with him. Rest in peace John.
Alex & Dymphie Veens.
Our sincerest condolences to the family. Always enjoyed talking with John.
Chris Hoste
My sincere condolences goes out to the Eckert family on hearing of
John,s passing
Carolanne Doig
My sincere sympathy to the Eckert family and to John’s friends. I will always remember his smile when meeting him on the street and remember riding ponies decades ago.
Tom and Joanne Melady
Our condolences to the whole Eckert connection. John was a warm-hearted considerate individual. He lived his life well and is happily now in Heaven.
Gerda VandenHoven
Sincere sympathy to all the Eckert family. John was a friendly man to all he knew. Always ready for a chat. He enjoyed having chats at church, on the street and when delivering the glads each August. May all the happy memories give peace and strength during this time of loss. RIP JOHN. Cor and Gerda VandenHoven
Maureen and Merv Agar
Our sincere sympathy to John’s family and friends. Merv and I had many visits with John while both were in the Seaforth hospital in the spring. We reminisced about family, all the fun things we did as friends, and farming. Lots of laughs. These talks cheered both of them. RIP John.
Danny and Sharon Murray
Our sincere sympathy goes out to the Eckert family on hearing of John’s passing
Martin & Julie Van Bakel
sympathy for the loss of your brother, our thoughts and prayers are with you
Jo Van Loon and Cinth Vogels
Our condolences to all of you on the passing of John. Always enjoyed running into him at various events and having a chat. He was such a caring gentle man!
John & Michelle Wilson & family
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. John was a real gentleman. He will be missed.
Joanne & Paul Matthews
Our prayers and thoughts go to Johns family. He is in a much better place. He will be truly missed.
John & Michelle Wilson & family
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. John was a dear man and gentleman. He will be missed.
Ken and Marina Scott
Our deepest sympathies, John has been a good friend through all the years and will be sadly missed. A lot of great memories.
Brian Guichelaar
My sincere condolences to the entire family. A real gentleman and extremely nice man. Cherish the memories.
Mary Armstrong
So sorry to hear of John’s passing.
Janice Murray & Harry Jansen
I sure will miss talking to John about our family bond and memories of my “Granny” and how the crops are doing. He will be like the rest never be forgotten.. My Sincere Condolences Janice Murray & Harry Jansen
Joanne Holland
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your brother, brother-in-law and uncle. May all of your happy memories help you through this difficult time.
Audrey O’Rourke
My sympathy to the Eckert family. May you cherish all the memories of John.
Reg Whyte
to all
May your memories keep your hearts happy!
Regi and Bill Whyte
Helen McKellar
Sending prayers and thoughts to the families of John Eckert. He was a great friend and we had many chats over the years. Always enjoyed our coffee together and he will be missed.
Ken and Elaine DeCorte
Our sympathies go out to the Eckert family on John’s passing. He was a great neighbour. We always enjoyed his visits when he was selling flowers for Epilepsy or Knights of Columbus dinner tickets.
Lorraine Nelemans
Thinking of you all during this difficult time
Rest In Peace John
Michelle Murray
So deeply.sorry to hear of John s passing. I have fond memories working with him at the dairy farm. He always took the time to say hello and visit if we crossed paths.
Sending hugs