John Melenhorst

Passed away peacefully at the Garden Villa in Chesterville on Sunday, October 22, 2023, John Melenhorst, age 91.  Loving husband of Ann Melenhorst (nee Duteweerd) for 65 years.  Loving father of Jos Melenhorst (Francine) of Winchester, Henriett Pemberton (Basil) of Winchester, Mary Bongers (Ted) of Toyes Hill, Wilma Fawcett (Dwayne) of Winchester, Brian Melenhorst (Mary Jane) of Navan and Paul Melenhorst of Metcalfe.  Dear brother of Sister Theresa (deceased), Dora (Gerard Ruiter - deceased), Bill (deceased) (Riek), Ben (deceased) (Toos), Dinie (Johan Kortstee - deceased), Riek (Herman Noordman - both deceased), Marie (Bernard Elshof - deceased), Herman (Annie), Gerard (deceased) (Ria), Marinus (deceased)(Annie), Hein (Mieke), Ans (Andre Wolters van der Weij), Tonnie (Berry Sohot - deceased) and Jo (Franka).  Opa will be fondly remembered by 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by his parents Johannes and Gerritdina Melenhorst (nee Noordman). He is also survived by many nieces & nephews.

Funeral Arrangements

A Celebration of John's life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Chesterville on Wednesday, October 25th from 1-3 p.m.  Donations to Winchester Hospital would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  If you are making your donation online or by cheque directly to the charity, please include the following note with your gift "please notify the family".  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.