Passed away at LHSC – Victoria Hospital with his family by his side on Thursday, October 26, 2023 of Ilderton at the age of 75. Loving husband of Heather (Moir) Swinkels for over 51 years. Proud dad of Lisa and Craig Jones, Duane and Ellen Swinkels, and Krista and Brad McAlpine. Adored Opa of Baylee, Kinsley, Mackenna, Alton, Ava, Landon, and Faye. Survived by his sisters; Marie Gyorgy, and Rita Harris. Dear brother-in-law of Gordon and Wendy Moir, and Jim and Marlene Maguire. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Gerald and Anna Swinkels, and sister-in-law Gail Maguire.
A celebration of John’s life will be held at the Ilderton Community Centre, 13168 Ilderton Road, ILDERTON on Thursday, November 2nd from 1 -4 PM with words of remembrance at 2 PM. Cremation with interment Medway Cemetery, Middlesex Centre.
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
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Nellie Cahill (Swinkels)
Heather and family. I was so shocked to just hear of Johns passing. Memories of our childhood rushed in. My heart goes out to all of you. May John rest in peace and may you hold all the wonderful memories he brought to you. I am still in shock.
Nellie Cahill (Swinkels)
Kim Nurse
Sad to see John has passed from this life. John & Heather were good friends to my parents and we spent many visits at the farm in Ilderton. Condolences from my mom Cheryl and myself and our family, may your many happy memories sustain you through your sadness.
Sincerely,
Kimberly (MacIntyre)Nurse Newfoundland
Julie and Earl Bullock
Krista, Brad and family,
Condolences to you with the passing of your Dad and Grandpa. We have been thinking of you and will be in the days to come.
Jamie and Barb Caldwell
Brad and Krista and family, so sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories.
Carolyn Wydeven
Heather, Lisa and family,
So sad to hear of John’s passing. My deepest sympathies. May you cherish the memories and hold them dear to your hearts.
Bill and Linda farquhar
Heather and family,
We were so sad to hear of John’s passing. He went through so much this past year!
So glad we got to know you as neighbours at the Old Homestead. We had lots of good times together, even though John and Bill’s karaoke career never took off!
He was a good guy and we will miss that great laugh!
Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you.
Bill and Linda and family
Lynn Mitchell
Lisa,
Thinking of you and your family, and sending our sincere condolences.
Hold close to your heart the cherished memories, laughter and smiles.
Lynn and Doug Betteridge and families ❤
Sara Masse
Krista, Duane, Lisa and families
I’m so very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad and Opa. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Hugs,
Sara Masse
marjorie and ernie taylor
to Heather and the family. Thinking of you at this sad time
Sharon Drysdale
Mom and I wish to express our sincere sympathy in the loss of John.
Sia Wilson
Lisa,
My deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss.
He will always be by your side in spirit.
Your amazing memories and great times together will also never vanish.
Thinking of you,
Sia Wilson
Tanya Dixon
Lisa, my sincere condolences to you and your entire family. Take comfort in the wonderful memories that you all have had with him and may it help to bring you feelings of love and peace during this difficult time. Please reach out if you need anything. Love & Blessings to you and your family.
Dorothy Liu
Sorry to hear fo your dad’s passing Lisa. My condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Christine Betts
Lisa….my sincerest condolences on the loss of your father. May you cherish all of the moments you had with him. May he rest in peace. Sending you and your family lots of hugs.
Bernadette Mercer
My sincere sympathy to you Heather and your family. May you find comfort in all your fond memories of him. With Special Thoughts – from Bernadette Mercer
Craig & Mary
Heather & families
Gord & Wendy, Jim & Marlene
Our sincere condolences for your loss .Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Craig & Mary Corman
Gerald and Bonnie Wright
To Heather, Krista and Brad and all the family, we send our sincerest condolences on the passing of John. We always enjoyed his conversations and humour when we met up with him. We will be thinking of you in the coming days,
Sincerely, Gerald and Bonnie Wright
Sharron Jansel
Sending our deepest condolences for a man that enjoyed his life.
Heinz and Sharron (Stewart) Jansel
Gerd & Astrid Keller & Family
Dear Heather, Lisa, Craig & Family!
We are very sorry and sad to hear about John’s passing. Wishing you a lot of strength to get through this difficult time and cherish the good memories. John will for sure be missed around the park.
Thinking of you with our heartfelt Sympathy!
Gerd & Astrid & Family
Pete and Laura McLean
To Krista, Brad and your family. We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Although we didn’t know him well ourselves, we knew he was held in high regard by many.
Bob and Nancy Rushton
Our sincere condolences to Heather and all the family. John will be fondly remembered for his good nature, his strong work ethic and his dedication to friends and family. He had a hardy laugh that we will always remember.
Dave Page
Heather and family, so sorry to hear about your loss. Blessings to you in this time.
Cheryl & Stuart Sutton
We were saddened to hear of the passing of John. We loved hanging out with him in his garage. He was loving and giving to me and my boys.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Barry & Cheryl Leitch and family
We are so very sorry for your loss. As time passes and the hurt feels a little less, may all your memories begin to heal your hearts. Barry & Cheryl Leitch and family.
Joan Taylor
Heather, Lisa, Duane , Krista and families,
My sympathy on John’s passing. Cherish his memory and his joy of life.
Bill & Joan Dobbie
Heather & Family
Our sincere sympathy to all in the sudden passing of John
Our thoughts & prayers go out to all the family
Hold those memories of John close to your heart ❤️
Biggum warm hugs
RIP John
Verda Keays
Heather and family
So sorry to read of John’s passing. May your fond memories be held close to your heart and give you strength at this sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Corri
Heather, Lisa, Duane, Krista and family, heart felt condolences for your loss. Johns laugh and kindness will always be remembered. Thinking of you.
Corri & Greg Marr
Bob and Nancy Flanigan
To the family ,friends and relatives our Sincere Condolences.
Heather and family
Another angel has his wings and he will forever be in your hearts…..
💕
Janice Bradshaw
Dear Heather and Family
We were saddened to hear of John’s passing. May your cherished memories bring you comfort and peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Janice and Scott
Heather Bice
Heather, Lisa and Craig, Duane and Ellen, Krista and Brad and families
My sincere condolences to all of you on the passing of John, a wonderful husband, dad and Opa. John always had a smile whenever he met you. His family made him very proud. Hope the memories you hold in your heart keep you strength and peace in the difficult days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Heather Bice
Cathy and Alfred Stinziano
Dear Heather, we are heart broken for you and your family. I remember you telling us at work about your many family get togethers and also about you and John attending your grandchildrens’ sporting events. So many great memories for you to cherish of those happy times together. Hope that these memories and the love of your family (and friends) will help you through this most difficult time.
Brian and Sharon Haskett
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. We are old highschool buddies and always had a great time together. Please accept our condolences.
Mary Johnston
Heather and family, our condolences to the Swinkles family on John’s passing.
George and Mary Johnston
Charlene Schnarr
So very sorry for your loss
Gillian Dronyk
My sincerest of condolences go to you Lisa and to the entire Swinkles family. May thoughts and prayers be with you.
Jim Pollock
I am sorry to hear of John’s passing. I always enjoyed John’s sense of humour in the years we worked together.
Bev Dayman
Krista, Duane and families
My condolences on the loss of your Dad and Opa.
My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time
Bev and Shawn Dayman and family
Pamela Stone
Dear Heather, so so very sorry to hear of your loss. ((( hugs)))
Don & Joan Heywoood
Duane and family:
Sorry to read of your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Cherish the wonderful memories. Sincerely Don& Joan
Ruth Siddall
Heather and family, So sorry for your lose.John will be missed for all of his wonderful qualities .We must hold our friends and loved ones tight.
Love Ruth
Rick Howald
We are so sorry for your loss. John will be remembered with great fondness. We hope you will find strength in each other during this difficult time.
Rick and Beth Howald
Joan Robson
So sorry to hear of Johns passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Joan and Ralph
Beckie Robb
Heather and Family
So very sorry to hear of John’s passing.
May your many wonderful memories bring you comfort and peace.
Beckie Robb and family
Joanne Hatt
Heather and family. Please accept our deepest condolences on John’s passing.
Joanne and Al Hatt
Jamie, Craig, Bryan and Darren
Julie and Dave Marr
To the entire Swinkels family.
We are so sad to hear of John’s passing. Our deepest condolences to you all. Cherish your memories.
Julie and Dave Marr
Deb & Rob Andrews and Joyce Marrinan
Heather, Lisa, Duane, Krista and families
We were shocked and saddened to hear of John’s passing. John was a friendly, caring, fun guy to be around and he will be missed.
He was a proud husband, father and grandpa and
I’m sure you all have many special family memories that will comfort you and get you through these difficult times.
Thinking of you all.
RIP
John.
Paula Robson
Duane and Ellen, Lisa and Craig and family… we are so sorry for your loss. May all your happy memories bring you peace
Mark and Paula Robson
Shirley Stewart
Heather,Lisa,Duane,Krista and families, so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Treasure your memories and hold them close to your heart. Mike and Shirl
Katherine Ballantyne
I am so so incredibly sorry for your loss. John was such a kind person. He will be deeply missed. My deepest condolences to the whole family.
Tara McKenzie
Thinking of you all XX Very sorry to hear about your loss. John was always having fun…, smiling and kidding around.
May fond memories help you through the tough days ahead .
Sending love and strength
Cam, Tara , George and Charlie
Pat Goertz
Dear Heather and family,
We were surprised to read that John had passed away. We are so sorry for your loss and hereby want to extend our deepest condolences to all of you. John will always be remembered by us as a vibrant person who could be the life of the party. Stay strong and hold the memories close. Sincerely,
Ben and Pat
Julie and Earl Bullock
Krista, Brad and family, Sincerest condolences to you and all of your family. We will be thinking of you over the days to come.
Helga Howald
I remember all the fun we had over the years, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time
Chris Hunter
Heather and Family,
We were saddened to hear of John’s passing.
We will cherish all the wonderful and fun memories we experienced throughout many years of friendship.
We will be thinking of you all.
Hugs
Chrissie and Glen Hunter and Family.
Glenn & Sharleen Phillips
Heather & Family
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. Always had a laugh whenever we spoke. Cherish the great memories and the fun times.
Bryan and Liz Graham
Heather and family,
We are so sorry to hear about John’s passing. He was a unique individual and we always looked forward to and enjoyed the times we spent together. May your treasured memories help you through this difficult time.
Bryan and Liz Graham
Irene Hilpert
John was a very special neighbour and friend always looking out for the well-being of his family and neighbours. I can’t find words worthy enough to describe this gentle man that would do him justice. Rest in peace my friend you will be missed more than words can express
Gregory Ducharme
Duane and family, you have my deepest sympathies in the passing of your Dad! 😢
Steve Morrison
Heather and the entire family,
John was an amazing person and will be missed greatly. Many laughs and our memories will live forever.
Our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Steve, Paula, Ben and Joel Morrison
John Jones/Wendy Burnett
John will be missed by so many….We send our heartfelt condolences to Heather; Lisa and Craig and the rest of his family… One more taken too soon!!!!! Please feel our hugs and we hope they relieve your pain; even just a little 💜💜
Bob and Nancy Manning
Sorry to hear of John’s sudden passing. You will have many cherished memories to remind you of all your families good times. May these memories provide comfort in the coming days.
Carrie Passi
I am so sorry for your loss Lisa. Hold on tight to the many memories!! Thinking of you and your entire family ❤️.
John & Mary Walls
Heather & Family;
Thinking of everyone at this sad time. John was very proud of his family. He always made us smile.
Bill Jacklin
I am so sorry for your loss, Heather. All my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Take care and be strong.
Bill Godwin
Dear Heather, Lisa ,Dwayne , Krista and Family So sorry for your loss. Cherish all your memories . Bill & Linda Godwin & family.
Andi Scarborough
I am so sorry for your loss. John was a kind, gentle soul.
Cherish the laughter, the memories and the love that will stay with you always.
Pam
Heather and family
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your husband, father and opa. May the memories you have give you comfort during this difficult time.
Thinking of you
Pam Bice
Janis McBean Armstrong
I am so sorry for everyone’s loss. John will be dearly missed! Love to you all. 💕
Ken &Bonnie Parkinson
Very sorry to hear of Johns passing. Our condolences are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Lisa Phillips
To the Swinkles family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on John’s passing.
Treasure your memories with him and may they always bring you a smile!