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Born to Laura and Robert Sherman in Hawksbury, Ontario, John passed away peacefully on Monday May 12, 2025 at Ed’s House Hospice, in Cobourg. Loved by his family, John is survived by his wife Helen van Poorten, his step-children Kristie Verrette (Jeff) and Sean Davies, and his grandchildren Ethan, Jack, Austin and Oliver. John loved to travel with Helen in their RV and was known to be able to build most things and fix just about anything (except for the damn red truck in their driveway!). John will be missed and remembered with love as husband, father and Opa. In lieu of a service we have decided to celebrate John’s life with immediate family only. In John’s memory, donations can be made to Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care, where John was looked after with such incredible care and kindness by the staff there in his last few weeks.
Dear Helen, I am so sorry you have lost your dear John. I hope your lovely memories will ease your loss. In sincere sympathy. Barbara King
Helen, I'm so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
Dear Helen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My the Lord comfort you. RIP John
Dear Helen What a wonderful photograph I can picture you and John together It is so hard to part from our best friend and companion With love Jan
So sorry for your loss Oma. We love you and will miss you Opa. Austin ,Oliver, Jack, Ethan
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Helen. I think of you both every time I admire your batiks. Sending love and cyber hugs. Marg
John was a most interesting and capable individual. Smart and so approachable, always helpful, easy-going. I'm sorry not to have gotten to know him better. He'll be missed. And his red truck will serve to make us smile. Thinking of you, Helen.
Dear Helen, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Helen and family, our deepest condolences on the passing of John. Jane and Bill McIvor