Johannes (John) Vander Vaart

1/20/2018

Johannes (John) Vander Vaart of Cambridge, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 20th, 2018 in his 87th year.

Loving and devoted husband of Pauline (Lemoine), beloved father of Elizabeth (Robert) Hughes of Kitchener, Michael Vander Vaart (Angela Fischer) of Hamilton and Mary-Jane Pojerevacichi (Glen Forsythe), grandchildren: Vanea, Alyssa, Jennifer and Craig. He will be greatly missed by George, Janet, David, Susan, Fred, Tina, Dan, Maxine, Tom, Denise and lifelong childhood friend, Dick Linnenkamp. Predeceased by Herb and Gar.

A special thank you to all the people that provided loving care and support over the years. John’s sense of humour and love of life will be missed by all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation. Cremation has taken place.

4 Comments

Corky McCormick

2/2/2018 04:57:37 pm

Pauline,I am so sorry to hear about John.I have many good memories of our time together.Please accept my condolences
Corky.

jim mclaughlin

2/7/2018 05:59:50 pm

Very sad to hear of this today. But very glad to have known John for the last 36 years. The best boss I ever worked for! Although we hadn't worked together for the past 25 years we always kept in touch and had many a good laugh. Condolences to Pauline and John's family. Jim and Debbie.

Jim Dunn

8/15/2019 01:32:47 pm

Hi Pauline. Just saw saw this notice today. Can’t tell you how sad it made me. I was trying to find your phone number to let you know that I was “stopping by” and to get the coffee and cookies ready. Then I saw the notice. Deepest condolences. He was a good friend and one of my best mentors. John made up a big part of who I am today.
I’ll miss him.

kelly brook

8/21/2022 02:25:03 pm

Dearest John and Pauline....
Such beautiful friends and neighbours. I am just now reading this news 4 years later. I love you both. How kind and supportive you were after the deaths of my beloved boys. John loved our dear old dog, Bear, too....she so often, would sneak over and we'd find her enjoying treats with John. What would I have done without you? You helped me John and Pauline, those mornings when i ciuld hardly bear the weight of my sorrow.. I'd come over and you'd both just sit quietly with me and make me a tea. How special you'll both always be to me. I would love contact from Pauline or family to say hello and express my gratitude and love.
Kelly Brook
Your neighbour on good old Kitchener Rd....way back in the day.

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