Passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, April 7, 2019 of RR 2 Lucan, at the age of 82. Cherished and devoted husband of Jeanette (Taylor) Ovens for 54 years. Dear brother-in-law of Jean Weber of Cornwall. John will be missed by his furry friend Benney. Predeceased by his parents Edward and Hazel Ovens, and his brother Alfred Ovens.
Cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service will be held at Carlisle Cemetery at a later date.
For those who wish, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Judy Sloan
On behalf of the Huron Pioneer Thresher & Hobby Assn. members I would like to express our sincere sympathy Jeannette on the loss of your husband John. You were both members for a very long time and you will both be missed. Sincerely, Judy Sloan, President
Marion McCurdy
So very sorry to read of John’s passing. Sincere condolences to your entire family.
Gerard (Jed) Schmidt
Jeanette. I am very sorry to read of John’s passing. I have always enjoyed talking to John. He was a good man. I will miss our random meetings at the post office. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jed.
Maryellen
My deepest condolences to John’s family. I used to love listening to John’s stories when he came into the gas station at Elginfield. He always checked up on all of us at night to make sure we were safe. He was a wondeful man. RIP my friend. Hugs and prayers to all.
Dale and Linda Froats
You are in our thoughts and prayers Jeanette.
Brenda Swindell
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. You will miss him terribly. Our sincere condolences, Brenda and Ron Swindell
Gary and Linda Hayter
Jeanette Gary and I are so sorry to hear of John,s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Cy & Eleanor Blommaert
Jeanette
Our deepest sympathy …sorry to hear of John’s passing.
Gord and Joanne Hardy
Jeanette:
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. May he rest in peace.
Joan Robson
Thinking of you today
Joan Robson and Ralph Needham
John and Pat Riddell
So sorry to here of Johns passing. The memories you hold, will get you through the sad times
John Toonders
Jeanette
I am so sad to hear about John’s passing, I have some great memories of working with John. I enjoyed talking to him and picking his brain, he was a great source of information. He will be missed.
John & Janice Toonders
Carol Somerville
Jeanette:
So sorry to read that John passed away.
May all the years and good memories you shared bring comfort at this time.
Sincere sympthy to you.
Don and Edith Lewis
Jeanette
We are sorry to see that John’s journey here has ended.
Cherish his memories and He will always be in your heart.
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time.
Betty McIntyre
Jeanette – so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He in his quiet way will be missed. Hold on to your memories. They are precious.
Sandra Darryl and Claire Pidduck
Jeanette,
I am so sorry to hear of Johns passing. He was a good man.
Harry and Elaine Hardy
Our sincere sympathy, our thoughts are with your Family
Phyllis mcLellan
Dear Jeanette
You won’t know who I am, but my husband Bob McLellan was a first cousin of John’s. Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your husband John. Bob passed away nine years ago, so I understand how you are feeling right now. Please know we care, and hope the good memories you shared with John will help you through this sad time.
Phyllis McLellan and family
Joan and Dave Goddard
Jeanette, so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time.
Frank and Carol Hardy
Jeanette, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. May you be given strength and comfort and may John Rest In Peace.
John & Mary Walls
Jeanette;
Thinking of you at this sad time. Lots of great memories in the snowmobile days.
Michael Soldan
Jeanette and family , we were sorry to hear of John’s passing. I always enjoyed seeing John at tractor shows, the ilderton heritage Show , flea markets , and automotive shows. John enjoyed those hobbies and his Oliver tractors.
Ken andShirley (Heywood)
Jeanette our deepest sympathy on the passing of John.
Sandra ( McLellan) & Larry Hern
Dear Jeanette,
We were so sorry to hear of cousin John’s sudden passing. Please accept our sincere sympathy with the sad loss of your life long partner. We will be thinking of you.
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Dear Jeanette, So Sorry to hear the Shocking Sad News of John’s passing , Our Thoughts & Prayers are with with at this very difficult time.
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Helen Hodgins
My deepest sympathy for John’s passing. Take comfort in your happy memories. Hugs
Jerry and Phyllis Mathers
Jeanette:
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. Thinking of you.
Jeff & Teresa Young
Jeanette So sorry to hear about Johns passing our thoughts and prayers are with you
Helen Ryan
Jeanette
Sorry to learn of John’s passing. May he rest in peace. Rely on friends and faith to help with your grieving. Keep the memories fresh: time will ease the pain. Thinking of you.
Jim and Mary Lou Hyde
Jeanette, we are very sorry to hear of John’s passing. Hold your memories close to your heart, they do help.
Glenn -Sharleen Phillips
Jeanette
Sorry to hear of John’s passing.We will miss his daily trips pass our place . Cherish the great memories he was a good but quiet man.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim and Verla
Jeanette:
Our deepest sympathy on the death of John.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult, sad time.
James and Chris Henry
Jeanette we’re so saddened to here of John’s passing .
George & Penny Mancini
We are very sorry to hear of John’s passing. Our condolences to you and your family
Tom and Carol Arthur
We are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. You are in our thoughts.
Steve and Kim Bowman
Dear Jeannette
Our deepest condolences on the loss of John.
Barbara Ovens Cairney
Janette
Very sorry to hear of cousin John’s passing
Our thoughts are with you
Joan Scott
Jeanette. I was so sorry to hear of the passing of John. He will be truly missed by you .
Murray and Edith Yeo
Jeanette
So very sorry to read of John’s passing. Many many memories come to mind as we read this. Our hearts go out to you.
Peter and Julie Hodgins
Jeanette,
We are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He will be dearly missed. He was a good friend and we will cherish all the good times we had together. You are in our prayers
Peter and Julie Hodgins
Jim and Donna Paton
So sorry for your loss.
Carolyn (Simpson)McCabe
Jeanette. So very sorry to hear of Johns passing,, My condolences to you & family ..
Paul Betty Cronyn
We are so sorry to hear of John’s passing