Peacefully at Huron Hospice, Clinton on January 13, 2024 of Seaforth and formerly of Zurich at the age of 69. Beloved father of Melanie Holmes of St.Marys, Amy Upshall of Clinton, Becky Richardson (Dani) of Stratford, Jeremy Holmes (Lisa) of Montreal, and Bradley Holmes (Vanessa) of Zurich. Grandfather of Natasha, Joshua, and Jasmine; Jessica, Ashley, Dakotta, and Ryker; Dezmond, Kali, Avery, and Brodie; Asher; and Brooklyn, Ben, and Nathan. Dear great-grandfather of six. Dear brother of Cindy Van Dyke of Calgary and Linda Keenan (George Westerik) of London. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Grace and Doug Holmes and brother-in-law Stewart Van Dyke.
Following John’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Haskett Funeral Home, SEAFORTH entrusted with arrangements.
If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Huron Hospice would be appreciated by the family.
Mark Heimrich
Brad & Vanessa & Family;
We are thinking of you in the loss of your Father.
Mark & Julie Heimrich
Deb Bray
Jeff and I send deep sympathy to Linda and Cindy, their families and John’s family. May John rest in peace.
Ray & Karen Mathonia
Brad and Vanessa our sympathy to you, may you remember the good times.
Jeremy Becker
Brad, Vanessa & Family – My sympathy on your loss.
Brian&Shelley Beacham
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Jeff and Lorraine Forrester
Bradley and family. We are so sorry to hear about your dad‘s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Pam Bieman
Amy and extended family,
Our thoughts are with you.
karen Simpson
Oh Cindy very sorry for your loss of John, your brother, thankful you got home to see him in December, my deepest sympathy to you and sister Linda, condolences to you all
Willie and Linda O'Rourke
To John’s family:
Sorry to hear of John passing. He will be in our memory of good times in years gone by.
With Sympathy,
Willie and Linda O’Rourke
Joyce Gardiner
To all of John’s families my deepest condolences in your sad loss.
Carol Lynn Campbell
My deepest sympathy to Cindy and Linda and to John’s children and their families. We were the same age and spent some good times together at Grandma and Grandpa Holmes’ house. Some good memories of a long time ago.
Judy Casey
Sending my deepest sympathies to John’s family and friends. Praying for peace and comfort for all.
Joanne, Paul Lennon
Cindy and Linda,
Sorry to hear of John’s passing.
Hugs to all of John’s family.
May he rest in peace.