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DYKSTRA: John of Middlesex Centre

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On June 1, 2024 @ 8:28 AM In Lucan,Obituary | 21 Comments

DYKSTRA: John of Middlesex Centre
Just as the blazing crimson sun set on Thursday, May 30th, 2024, John Dykstra took his last breath, passing away peacefully with family at his side.
John was a man of steel whose problem solving and mill writing skills were second to none. His intelligence, wit, humour, bravery, way with words, and facility operating machinery and equipment will be greatly missed.  These skills served him very well throughout his career in the construction and trucking industries and working on the farm.  Being the father, friend, neighbour, and co-worker who could repair any piece of machinery and fabricate anything out of steel will be sorely felt going forward.
John was a great storyteller who enjoyed reading about and watching history documentaries and singing along to old time country music and early rock and roll.  He also loved getting together with old chums to reminisce about their younger years when his 1972 Oldsmobile 442 was the undefeated king of speed.
Not often one to show his soft side, John, at his core was a good-natured, generous, and well meaning man known for helping family, friends and neighbours in need, draping blankets on his children and grandchildren when they took naps, being a great sport and happily playing along during card games even when his children and grandchildren took liberties with the rules to ensure their own wins, and never missing the opportunity to give his cherished pet dogs a good old belly rub and a treat. He absolutely loved home cooked meals and always looked forward to Shirley’s oven-fresh birthday cakes.
John will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his wife Shirley, children Tom and Bev, and grandchildren Drake, Sophia, Odie, and Gina.  John was predeceased by his father Tom, mother Ena, brother Cecil, infant Sister Margaret, and daughter Angie.

A private family Mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Lucan. Cremation has taken place.

Donations to LHSF – Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.


Condolences for the family of “DYKSTRA: John of Middlesex Centre”

Condolence from Joe on June 1st, 2024 11:16 AM

Shirley Tom , Bev and families our condolenses to you . JoAnn &Joe Dewan

Condolence from Bill and Marilyn Hack on June 1st, 2024 11:41 AM

Dear Shirley, Tom , Bev and families. We are sorry to hear of John,s passing. We enjoyed when he stopped in for a visit and catching up on old times. He will be greatly missed. You are in our prayers.
Bill and Marilyn Hack

Condolence from Diane Elston on June 1st, 2024 1:14 PM

Shirley and family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of John.
Diane Martens Elston

Condolence from Bonnie Manders on June 1st, 2024 2:03 PM

Shirley and Family, thinking of you and offering my Sincere Sympathy.

Condolence from Dave and Cindy Harrigan on June 1st, 2024 2:49 PM

We are sad to hear of the loss of John and send our deepest sympathy to all the family. We are thinking of you at this difficult time in your lives.

Condolence from Janet and Roy Irwin on June 1st, 2024 2:51 PM

Roy and Janet Irwin and family

So sorry to hear of the passing of John.
Shirley, Tom, Bev and Family, thinking of you and offering our Sincere Sympathy.

Condolence from Hans and Marie Ewald on June 1st, 2024 5:19 PM

Bev So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing .Our deepest sympathy to you all at this time Sincerely Marie and Hans Ewald

Condolence from Cherie on June 1st, 2024 5:37 PM

Very Sorry to hear of John’s passing. Prayers and thoughts are with you all❣️
Love Cherie, Zack and Jeff

Condolence from Audrey Monk on June 1st, 2024 6:03 PM

Bev and family
Our deepest sympathies to you all on the passing of John. The old stomping grounds will not be the same without him.
Sincerely
Audrey and Frances Monk

Condolence from Bert Damen on June 1st, 2024 6:04 PM

Shirley, Tom and Bev. and families.
My condolences with the loss of John. This will be a difficult time but the remember the many good times from years past.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Bert Damen

Condolence from Kim Bowman on June 1st, 2024 7:54 PM

Dear Shirley, heartfelt condolences on the loss of John. May your memories carry you through the days ahead.

Condolence from John & Mary Walls on June 2nd, 2024 12:17 PM

Shirley & family;
Thinking of you at this sad time.

Condolence from Reg and Pat Marshall on June 2nd, 2024 12:35 PM

We are very saddened to hear of Johns passing. Sending condolences and thoughts to his family, friends, and relatives.

Condolence from Liz on June 3rd, 2024 12:29 AM

Bev and family,
Our sincere sympathy for the passing of your dad. We are thinking of you during this time.
Liz and Joe Martens and family

Condolence from Bev. Anderson on June 3rd, 2024 4:24 PM

Shirley, Tom, Bev and family
Sending our sympathy and condolences to you all on the passing of John.

Scott and Bev Anderson

Condolence from Al deblock on June 3rd, 2024 10:30 PM

Sorry for your loss great guy always willing to help

Condolence from Deb McRoert on June 4th, 2024 7:18 AM

Those we hold in our hearts never truly leave us. Thinking of all of you at this sad time. Deb and Clare McRobert

Condolence from Sharon Abel on June 4th, 2024 6:07 PM

Dear Bev, Odie, Gina and family
Sending our sincere condolences on the loss of your dad and grandfather. We will remember him and all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Rick and Sharon Abel

Condolence from Jodie Tummers on June 5th, 2024 5:34 AM

Bev and family;

So very sorry for your loss. My love and prayers are with you all. May the many memories of times shared with your dad sustain you at this difficult time.

Condolence from Debbie Riddell on June 6th, 2024 10:21 AM

Dear Shirley and family ,
So sorry to hear about John’s passing . Sending our Deepest Sympathy and Prayers at this sad time . Always enjoyed visiting with John .

Don and Debbie Riddell
Raisa Loyens

Condolence from Bernadette Johns on June 10th, 2024 8:58 AM

Dear Shirley, Tom, Bev and families,

We just heard of John’s passing. We are so sorry for your loss.

Such a well written obituary notice describing John. A friendly, handy and hardworking man who loved his family.
Thinking and praying for you all at this time.

Bernadette and Shawn Johns

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