John passed away peacefuIIy at Grand River HospitaI in Kitchener, on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Born in Toronto on Monday, March 21, 1960, John CharIes Hunt of RR#1 CIinton, was in his 57th year.
Survived by his companion Iiz Iris. Ioving father of Becky Janmaat (Ron) of WaIton and Derek Hunt (Tracy) of Kinburn. Cherished Papa of Paige, EmiIy, Mellssa, Kalley, Kees, Jordan and HayIey. Dear step-son of Iavern Robson of Seaforth and Jackie Hunt of Toronto. Missed by his sisters Iinda Budd (BiII) of Waterdown, PauIa Purdy (Kirk) of DubIin, step-sibIings Candy Cheung (Ernie), PauI Karas (Yvonne), Kim Bedford (Dave Forsyth), sisters-in-Iaw CarmeIa Spadafora, CaroI Hunt, and brother-in-Iaw Phillip Ross. John is aIso survived by step-sons Rob Fox of CIinton, Corey VoIIand (Iaura WigeIsworth) of Vanastra, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
Predeceased by his wife Cindy Hunt, mother Audrey Robson, father Robert Hunt, and sibIings Theresa Cooper (CarI), Robert Hunt, DonaId Hunt and Steven Hunt.
John was a well know member in the Seaforth community and was the former owner/manager of Reddi-Chef, Godfathers Pizza, New OrIeans Pizza, CIassics Caf and Johnnys Subs. He was aIso a Iong-time foster parent for the Huron Perth ChiIdrens Aid Society and wiII be fondIy remembered by the many chiIdren he fostered and heIped over the years.
Visitation wiII be heId at McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich St., Seaforth, 519-527-1390, on Friday, JuIy 1, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., and wiII continue at Egmondville United Church, 26 Kippen Rd., Egmondville, on Saturday, JuIy 2, 2016 from 11 a.m. untiI the time of Johns funeraI service at 1 p.m. with Fr. Murray McDermott CR officiating. Cremation wiII foIIow the service, a reception wiII be heId in the church haII and Johns urn wiII be interred in MaitIandbank Cemetery at a Iater date.
As expressions of sympathy, memoriaI donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation are appreciated and can be made through the funeraI home. OnIine condoIences and donations can be made by visiting Johns memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
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Anne marie Powell
I only met you a few times but you left a lasting impression,My heart goes out to your family,and friends. My thoughts are with Lizzie and your friends and family that you left so suddenly. Thinking of you all.
Tina Driscoll
Becky and Derek
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
John and Mary Lou Driscoll
Sorry to hear about the passing of John. You have our deepest sympathy.
Gary & Dené
Liz and the children we send our deepest condolences and prayers at this time of grief. We are so saddened by your loss and we pray that you all may find some comfort and peace. John is a really great guy and he will be so sadly missed in the community.
Fay Roote
Liz and family…My deepest sympathies. I only met John once…maybe twice (not sure)but I know Landon thought very highly of him, as he does of all of you. He had hoped to visit you at one time or another and it didn&&single&&t seem to work out. I just went and got him in Kingsville and he talked alot about John on the trip home, and I know he would like to visit you all soon. John made an impact on my grandson and that means alot to me.
Bonnie Harris
You do not know me, I had the pleasure of attending school with John many years ago. I remember John as a caring and kind child, who loved to laugh. It does not surprise me to hear that he grew to be such a fine person. So glad that I was blessed to know him…
Linda White
rip John,
kim baynham
Dear Liz , Becky and Derek, I had the privledge of working with John when he was a foster parent. John was always welcoming whenever we arrived whether it was late at night or the wee hours of the morning.. He always made the youth feel welcome and most importantly passed no judgement. Simply put John was a good man
My deepest sympathies
Barry Harney
Liz,Derek and Becky. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad John. Good memories of working for him. Thoughts and prayers for you all at this sad time.
Kim Bedford
John, I still can&&single&&t wrap my head around that you are no longer on this earth. Your visits were so much fun. Telling jokes one right after another. So much laughter when you were around. I take comfort in knowing you are with your parents, siblings and wife, all taken way too early. You will be missed by many but never forgotten. RIP. xo
Becky and Derek my heart aches for you both. You two were great kids and are amazing adults. Take care of each other and stay close. Life is too short.
Deanie Jardine
Liz, Becky and Derek my deepest condolences to all of you at this time of loss and sadness. I thoroughly enjoyed working with your whole family in your role as caregiver&&single&&s to children in need. John will be dearly missed but he has left the best of himself behind in all of you.
RANDY BETH REILLY RIGHTMYERj
rip john fly high with the angles a true friend
Rob & Donna Middelkamp
Our Deepest Sympathy to John&&single&&s Family on his passing never easy losing someone so close to so many hearts . Sending hugs to you all at this time . RIP JOHN !!! You will be missed big time .
sandra reynolds
many hugs and prayers for you and your family xoxo
Jan Hughes (formerly Haycock)
My deepest condolences to the family of John Hunt.
I knew Cindy and John when my son Jeff worked for John at the New Orleans Pizza in Seaforth.
John was very good to Jeff and kept him busy while he went to school in Seaforth.
My EX husband Terry and I knew John very well and the children Derek and Becky. May the angels watch down over Derek and Becky and their families as John is now with Cindy. RIP until your family meets you again.
Respectfully,
Jan Hughes-Arsenov (formerly Haycock)
Tonya Goldsworthy
I am so sorry to hear this heart breaking news. So much history from way back. My thoughts are with all of you in this difficult time. Be strong and know he will always be watching over you all. PS. Becky and Derek we should of used crazy glue to fix his mug when it got broke from our water fight not white glue. XO always treasure the great memories
Tammy McKellar (Nash)
My mother & I worked for John when he operated the Reddi Chef in Seaforth… many years ago. It was at a time in my mother&&single&&s life when she needed to have a purpose and John gave her that opportunity by allowing her to do what she did best…cook. He treated her with respect and admiration and gave her fulfillment…something that John did to many lives he touched. He definitely lived life to the fullest and left a mark on us all. He will never be forgotten. RIP John.
Raili Vanderwiel
To all of John&&single&&s family, I am sure you must all be in a state of shock. It just is a little unbelievable that he is gone. John is one of the toughest hardest working people I have ever had the pleasure to work with in my life. It never really seemed like work, but like a competition. John always made things a challenge, he always encouraged us and praised us when we rose to the challenge. He was a great mentor and a whole lot of fun to be around. Funny how those traits seemed to rub off on those around him. John made a difference to so many people in so many ways. You will be missed old friend. Say hey to Cindy for me, and have a couple of whiskeys, the two of you certainly deserve it!! I know this is such a hard time for those left behind, but we will all smile when we remember you and the time we were lucky enough to share with you. Cheers xo
Jeff &Andrea Cook
John left his life print on our hearts, he walked threw life living every moment, he loved his family very deeply.We will miss you greatly John. xo
Donna Govier
Derek,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief.
Virginia James
John will be truly be missed by many! My heart and love goes out to you Becky and Derek.You both are beautiful souls! I&&single&&m here for you if you need anything!! I will always cherish all the memories with Liz and your Dad… And with you both as well.. With love laughter always.. Rest in peace My friend xo?
Paul Smith
John was a compassionate caring person who opened his home to many young men who he was an excellent role model. He had a heart of gold and always had the best interest of the youth that he cared for. I truly enjoyed working with John through the years. My you rest in peace.
Sharyn and Tom
Our thoughts are with each of the family members during this difficult time. John always was a great story teller and enjoyed a good laugh. He loved to talk about his family. We have so many good memories of times spent with him.
Brian and Katie Hopf
Derek, Tracy, Jordan and Hayley:
We are so sorry for your loss. It is always hard when you lose a loved one. Keep your memories of better times close to your heart.
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. RIP John!!