With family by his side, at LHSC- University Hospital on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 of Ilderton in his 83rd year. Loving husband of Katherine (Caverhill) McNaughton for over 60 years. Dear father of Norman and Sandy McNaughton, Barry McNaughton (Vicky McNaughton), and Lynn and John Szentimrey. Proud grandfather of Steven McNaughton (Janan), Michael McNaughton, Bradley McNaughton (Emily); Kara McNaughton, Jenna McNaughton and great-grandfather of Cameron. Dear brother of Donelda Bodajla, and brother-in-law of Orene McNaughton. Predeceased by his parents Donald and May McNaughton and siblings Grace and Charles Harris, Irene and Jack Langford, Infant Donald McNaughton, Mary and Wilfred McKichan, Anne and Jim Allardyce, Ruth and Gordon McKeen, Nora and Scott McNair, Peter McNaughton, Jim and Helen McNaughton, and George Bodajla. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. John spent his whole life on the home farm in London Township. He was very proud to be an active community member in the Ilderton area.
Visitation will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Sunday, April 10th from 1:30-4 and 6-8 PM. Those attending are kindly asked to register. Please click “Register Now” below to register. A celebration of John’s life will be held at the Lucan Community Memorial Centre, 263 Main Street, Lucan on Monday, April 11th at 11 AM. Please arrive by 10:40 AM. Masks are kindly preferred for both the visitation and service. If unable to attend, the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your own home. Stream the service live by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh. Cremation with interment Medway Cemetery, Middlesex Centre.
In lieu of flowers, donations to 4H Ontario or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Debbie, Rob and Marian Andrews
Katherine, Norm, Lynn, Barry and extended Families
Sending our belated condolences to all. We were sorry to hear of John’s passing.
He was an outstanding member of our community and was proud of both his family and the McNaughton farming generations.
Bill and Marg McLeod
Dear Katherine and family,
Our deepest condolences to you all. We have fond memories of our Holstein connections with the McNaughton family “back in the day”. We are thinking of you all and keeping you in our prayers.
Bill and Margie McLeod
Tom and Annette McLeod
Dear Katherine, Norm, Barry, Lynn and families,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathies to you all. Wishing you peace and comfort through this most difficult time.
Tom and Annette McLeod
Kyle & Brianna Eedy
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. We will miss seeing him at the London Knights games and his visits to the dealership.
Condolences,
Kyle & Brianna Eedy
Brad & Sheila Hodgins
To the McNaughton family.. we are so sorry to hear of John’s passing, he will be missed by the Ilderton community. Thinking of you all.
Jo-Ann Middleton (Rescorl)
Katherine … I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. My mom Isabelle, talk very highly of you.
Ellen Edmondson
I was so saddened when I heard of John’s passing! Al and I always had such great respect for him! He will be missed greatly by family, friends and the community.
The celebration of John’s life was filled with love and wonderful memories, it was a beautiful tribute!
Katherine, Norm , Barry, Lynn, and all of your families, hang on tight to each other and your friends, you’ll need all of that support in the next weeks and months ahead.
My thoughts and prayers will be with you…hugs to all.
The Parry Family
We were all so saddened to hear of John’s passing. He was always so kind to our family & Luke has fond memories of “farmer John”
You are all in our thoughts & we will remember him fondly.
Donnia and Derrick Cartwright
Lynn and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Let all the happy memories keep him alive in your hearts.
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Mark and Lynn Moir
Katherine and family
So sorry to hear about John. Our thoughts are with you as you go through this difficult time.
Jim & Pat Smith
Dear Katherine, Norm & Sandy, Barry & Vicky, Lynn & John, Grandkids: we are so terribly sorry to hear of John’s passing. There will be a very large hole in your family but fill it with memories & laughter of all the great times you have had with John. I know we will reflect on the good times we had being with you at Holstein functions. He was a wonderful man and a great farmer. Our deepest sympathy & hugs to all of you.
Jim & Pat Smith, Smithden Holsteins Inc.
allan ray meredith and Marion
So good to have known you and your family all these years even though not alot of contact.
Amazing fellow and accomplished so much with a wonderful family
Were able to watch the service and everyone did such and amazing job and wonderful tribute
Wonderful to hear so beautiful and appropriate hymns sung so well.
Better remember to pray for Grace and Strength for the Family till we all meet Again
Lisa Dobbie
Norm, Sandy, Steven, Michael and Bradly; deepest condolences to your family for John (dad, grandpa’s) passing. Fond memories walking through the field to the farm with the boys to see their grandparents and the cows. thinking of you all.
Lisa Dobbie
Ken & Erica Lane
So glad we could be with you today via the streaming service. Our thoughts are with you Lynn, John and your entire McNaughton family. Love Ken & Erica
Joanne & Gord Hardy
To the McNaughton family:
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed in the community. May he rest in peace.
Scott Carmichael & Barb MacDougall
McNaughton Family — Sorry for your loss. our thoughts are with you
Chris Robson
Katherine and family
So sorry to hear about John. He was certainly a dedicated successful farmer. RIP John.
Regards
Chris Robson
John de Kort
Katherine Norm Barry Lynn .. very sad to hear of John s passing. We have always enjoyed our farm visits John s passion for the Holstein breed along with his wisdom . Please accept our condolences at this difficult time.
Barbara Johnson
Dear Katherine and family
Sorry to hear of John’s passing.
He was a vibrate member of the Ilderton Community.
Fred & Sharon Mardlin
Katherine & family
We are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Fred enjoyed working with John on the Medway cemetery board. John was a friendly man and a pillar in the community, involved in many organizations. Cherish the many memories he left with you. May they bring you comfort at this time.
Heather Walkom
Dear Katherine—and all the rest of the family, too!
Know that we are saddened by John’s passing and grieve for your loss. He was always there, and now we will miss his presence and his quiet smile. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely
Heather Walkom
Deb and Rob Parker
Marion Blake
Kathryn and Family,
Sending along our condolences to you on hearing about John’s passing. We always enjoyed our chats with him whenever we met. Treasure the many , many memories you made of the time spent together.
Jim and Marion Blake
Anwar, Mary, Ashraf, Aneta, Samira ; The Dean Family
Dear Kathrine and
Norm and Sandy
Lynn and John
Steve and Janan, Cam
Mike
Brad
and family,
We are very sorry to hear of John’s passing. May you find peace and comfort from all the good memories of the husband, father, grand father and great grand father that John was. He will always be with you as he looks over you from up above and admires with pride, as you build on the legacy that he left behind. You are in our thoughts and prayers in mourning of his loss and also in celebration of his life.
C Harold Jackson
Katherine and Family:
My sincere condolences on John’s passing. He was a school mate at SS#11 and Medway High School, and a respected neighbour. May he rest in peace.
Jamie and Heather Robson
Katharine and family. We were saddened to hear of John’s passing. He always had a smile and kind words when ever we saw him. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and community but remembered with great fondness by all . Thinking of you all during this difficult time and sending prayers for comfort and peace. Jamie and Heather Robson
Shirley Irene McLellan
We are sorry Katherine and family to hear of John’s passing. We are grateful for the memories of the many fun times we shared when we lived across the highway 4 from your farm. As I recall John had a love of fun and impish tricks and made the friends ” get togethers ” a great place to be. Prayers for your comfort as you mourn his passing. Norm and Shirley McLellan
Sue Grau
McNaughton family; Win and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will so miss seeing John racing over to talk to us in his skooter and the great talks we had with him. ❤️❤️❤️
Doreen Garrett
Katherine I was so sorry to hear of John’s passing. My sincere sympathy to you and to your family. How wonderful that you shared over 60 years of togetherness. John was a blessing in all he did and will be missed. May your many memories be a comfort and strength always.
Shirley Stewart
Katherine and family
So sorry to hear of John’s passing, may all of your great memories help get you through this sad and difficult time. Our thoughts are with you.
Condolences
The families of Art and Freida Stewart
Dale and Marianne Donaldson
Dear Katherine, Norm, Barry, Lynn and family,
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. He will be greatly missed as a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather as well as a pillar of the community. May you all have peace in memories living on in present and future generations.
God Bless you all.
Beckie Robb
Kathryn and Family
My most sincere sympathies to you on the passing of John.
May your many wonderful memories give you comfort.
Beckie Robb
Don & Doreen Foster
Katherine & family,
Please accept our sincere condolences in the passing of John. We will remember John as a gracious, friendly man who cared about everyone and loved his agriculture community. Cherish your many memories.
Don & Doreen Foster
Deborah Hunter
Rich and I send you our deepest condolences.
Grace Rollings
Clarke and Grace Rollings
Catherine and family:
We are sorry for your loss of John. Our sincere condolences to the whole family. Treasure all your good memories. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Laurie Fowles
To the McNaughton family:
Such a wonderful man. Such a huge loss. His amazing sense of humour, love of farming and love of his community live on through his beautiful family. Thinking of all of you.
All our love,
Brent and Laurie Fowles and family
Heather Bice
Katherine, Norm, Barry, Lynn and families
So sorry to hear of John’s passing, he touched the hearts of many people and will be greatly missed. He always had a smile and a kind word to say whenever you met him. I have so many fond memories of times with the McNaughton family which I cherish. Praying that the memories you have in your heart will give you strength at this most difficult time. My thoughts are with you all.
sincerely
Heather Bice
Carolyn & Adrian Wydeven
Katherine, Norm, Barry, Lynn and families.
We extend our deepest sympathies on John’s passing. We’ll remember his contagious smile and chuckle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
John&Lisa Hedley
Katherine. Norm, Barry, Lynn and families:
John and I are so very sorry to hear about John’s passing. He was such a friendly man and will be sadly missed.
Lisa Hedley
Stan and Janet McClure
Very sorry to hear of John’s passing. Sending our sincere condolences to the family.
Bill &Joan Dobbie
Our sincere sympathy to all the family in the sudden passing of John.
Our thoughts & prayers go out to all the family.
Bill enjoyed his time working with John on Medway Cemetery Board.
R.I.P. John, you will be missed
Bill & Joan Dobbie
Gwendolyn McNair
Sincere sympathy to McNaughton family from Gwen McNair and family…..
Jim and Lynda Hodgins
Katherine and family
Sending our sincere sympathy to you and your family on Johnny’ passing. We remember the times at Bethel and the activities in the community. Great memories to hold onto.
Jim and Lynda Kennedy-Hodgins
Elston family
Dear Katherine, Norm, Barry, Lynn and families
We are sending our deepest sympathies to each of you at this time.
We always enjoyed visits with John, both recently, and over many years in the community and at Bethel.
Sincerely,
Paul and Kim, Gary, Nancy and Bruce, David and Joan, Jane and Steven, and John
Gary and Bonnie Ideson
Dear Katherine, Norm, Barry, Lynn and families
We were very sorry to learn of John’s passing. We have many lovely memories of our time with you all when we were first married and lived in your little house on the edge of your farm. There were many visits afterwards with you at local community activities. John, and your whole family, were very involved or present at many of these events and his presence will be missed by many. Sending our sincere sympathy to you all at this sad and difficult time.
Gary and Bonnie Ideson
Tom and Carol Baker
Our sincere condolences to you Katherine and your family on John’s passing
Richelle Hirlehey
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. May you find comfort in the memories and know he is walking beside you every day.
Richelle Hirlehey & Doug Maczko
Don and Wendy Hiscox
Lynn
From my family to yours
Thinking of you during this time.
Karen Insley Windsor and family
Katherine, Norma and Sandy, Barry, Lynn and John and family our deepest sympathy in your loss of a wonderful husband, a loving and proud father an awesome grandpa and great grandpa. John was a very special man, he was kind and loving and always ready for a chat. May God bless each of you at this difficult time. May you find comfort in your wonderful memories.
Hazel MacLeod
Lynn, John and the McNaughton family,
Our sincere condolences in the loss of your father. Treasure all your wonderful memories.
Sincerely,
Hazel & Wayne MacLeod
Verne Johnson
Katherine and family. So sorry to learn of John’s passing. It will leave a real void in your family and the community.
Phyllis O’Neil
Condolences to all the family. Remembering years at events beginning back at Medway High School. Thinking of you,
Kelly Ricci
Lynn and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. John was always welcoming, friendly, cheerful and generous. The boys will always remember their tractor rides with your dad. Lots of love.
Kelly, Paul and the boys
Craig and Moira Connell
Dear Katherine and family,
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Sincerely
Craig and Moira Connell
Pamela Bice
Katherine, Norm, Barry, Lynn and families. I am so very sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of your family. There were so many fun times.
Keeping you in my thoughts as you go through this difficult time.
Sending hugs Pam
Dave and Julie Marr
Mrs. McNaughton, Sandy, Norm and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Wishing you all comfort and peace as time passes.
Dave and Julie Marr
Susan Cook
Katherine, Norm, Sandy and the McNaughton family,
So very sorry to hear of John’s passing. It was always great to meet up with you both in Florida on occasion for dinners. Hold onto all the wonderful memories. His wonderful smile will be missed by many.
Susa Cook
Ann Brabender
My deepest sympathy. Cherish the wonderful memories! John was a great community supporter!
John & Joan Morgan
Katherine & family
Please accept our sincere condolences in John’s passing. He will be greatly missed as he always wanted to have a great time. One in particular was the limo/bus tour that we did that Lynn had organized visiting local wineries & breweries. Hold onto the memories.
Joan & John Morgan
Doug & Linda Scott
Katherine & Extended Family
So sorry to hear of John’s passing.
Our deepest sympathy at this very sad & difficult time.
Doug & Linda Scott
Joyce and Ron
Dear Lynn
Extending our sincere sympathy in the loss of your Dad.
Our thoughts are with your family at this time.
Ron and Joyce Wilson
Elaine McNair
Catherine and Family….Sorry to hear of John’s passing. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time ….your in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob Ross
Sorry to hear
Jim and Marian REITH
We morn the loss of this exuberant personality. May your many wonderful memories comfort you at this time. Sincerely, Jim and Marian Reith
Diane and Mike O'Shea
Dear Katherine,
Sending our sincere sympathy to you and your family at this time,
Diane and Mike O’Shea
gbvanhoof@gmail.com
Sandy ,Norm and family. So very sorry for your loss!My thoughts are with you at this time!
John & Mary Walls
Katherine & Family;
John was always involved in the community. He was proud of his family and accomplishments. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Bob and Nancy Flanigan
To the family,relatives and friends of John
Our Sincere Condolences
Excel Pharmacy
Our Sincere Condolences
The staff at Excel Pharmacy
Ilderton Agricultural Society
Katherine & Family;
Our sincere condolences to everyone. John was a great supporter of the Ilderton Fair.
Betty McIntyre
Katherine and family – My sincere condolences to you all. You will have many memories to fall back on.
Joan Robson
Katherine,Norm, Barry,Lynn and families:
I think of the last time we saw John……your anniversary party! What a fun day that was and I’m sure you will remember it as a special day with family and friends .
May cherished memories bring you moments of comfort.
Joan and Ralph
Jerry and D.Kathy Hendrikx
Our condolences to the family – please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Don, Michelle Jeffrey and family
Katherine, Norm, Barry, Lynn and families:
So sorry for your loss.
Tom and Gail Moir
Dear Katherine and family
Very sorry to learn of John’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Hold onto the memories
Tom and Gail
Bev and Barbara Shipley
Dear Katherine, Norm, Barry , Lynn and families
We were so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to all of you at this difficult time.
Bev and Barb
Bessie & Melanie Stanley
We are sorry to have this pillar in our little “corner of the 10th and #4” neighbourhood community leave us.
So glad that the recent Anniversary Celebration for John and Katherine happened.
Our concern and prayers are with the entire McNaughton family.
Bessie & Melanie Stanley
Glenn & Sharleen Phillips
Katherine & Family
So sorry to hear of John’s passing Over the years we had great conversations and visits. John always had an interest in what you were doing and was proud of what his family was involved in.Cherish the memories and fun times you have a lot of them.
Ruth and Cliff Dickie
Our sympathy to you, Katherine, and all the family. He was a strong community figure and will certainly be missed.
Lori Wilson
Katherine, Norm, Lynn, Barry and families.
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. I will always remember his smile making you feel welcome. My heart goes out to all of you during this heartbreaking time. May your most cherished memories help you all through this difficult time.
Jim and Shelley McKeen
To the McNaughton Family:
Offering our sincere sympathy to your family on the loss of John. We are sure he will be greatly missed by Katherine and family. As former neighbours from the Ilderton area we will always remember the kindnesses we received from your family. As Gordon’s wife Ruth was an Aunt to Jim there were strong connections with your family. May you find Peace at this time of sorrow. God bless all of you at this time.
Lisa Phillips
Katharine and family, I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. I always enjoyed the chats I had with him where ever we would meet. He was always so proud of family and their accomplishments when we spoke. He will be missed. Please accept my deepest condolences and know my thoughts are with all of you at this time.
Lisa Phillips
Joan Edwards
My sympathy to the family in the loss of your patriarch. John will definitely be missed by family, friends and the community. Thinking of you
Keri Brown
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. John was such a wonderful and kind man, he will be greatly missed.
Love Keri
Pat Goertz
Dear Katherine and family,
John may be gone but he won’t be forgotten. He left us all with memories to share in the years to come. We will miss seeing him scooting across the yard on his scooter to sit and have a chin wag while having a coffee. And for us, rhubarb will always be associated with John and his love of that simple fruit. We wish you all strength in the coming days.
Our sincere condolences…..
Pat & Ben
Karen Thirlwall
So sorry to hear of John’s passing yesterday. I will always remember his infectious smile. Sending lots of love to you back home.
Sincerely,
Karen Thirlwall and Bree xoxo
Chelsey Passmore
Katherine, Norm & Sandy, Barry, Lynn & John and families,
I’m sorry to hear of John’s passing. Thinking of you during this difficult time and praying your memories, his smile, laugh and fun, will help you through the coming days and weeks.
Sincerely
Chelsey (Manning) Passmore
Bev Snobelen
Katherine and family: I’m very sorry to hear of John’s passing. May your cherished memories bring comfort at this sad time.
Marilyn Park
We are so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. What a fine man John was and he’ll be missed by many. We would come to visitation, but unfortunately, we’re both in isolation because of Covid. We will be making a donation to the Cancer society in John’s name. You are all in our thoughts. We remember him as always happy, and laughing and a very gracious host.
Our most sincere sympathy,
Marilyn and Kirby Park
Bryan and Liz Graham
Lynn and family,
So sorry to read about your dad’s passing. May all the fun and beautiful memories help you through this difficult time. Thinking of you.
Bryan and Liz Graham
Nancy and Bob Manning
Katherine, Norm, Barry, Lynn and families: Sorry to hear of John’s passing. He has been a fixture in the Ilderton Community forever. You will have many great memories and stories to think about in the coming days and weeks. I have memories of vacationing at the farm and being thrown in the water trough many times. Rest In Peace John.
Linda McNeil
Lynn and family
I’m so very sorry for your loss 🤍
Linda McNeil