John died at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie in his 75th year of life. He leaves his wife Mary, his son Dirk, and daughter-in-law Mary Lou of Barrie, and his daughter Johanna (Jean) and son-in-law Hank Van Eldik of New Lowell, seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The funeral service was held on September 30 at the Cremation Chapel in Thronton.
