Obituary for
John Charles Hunt
John passed away peacefully at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener, on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Born in Toronto on Monday, March 21, 1960, John Charles Hunt of RR#1 Clinton, was in his 57th year.
Survived by his companion Liz Iris. Loving father of Becky Janmaat (Ron) of Walton and Derek Hunt (Tracy) of Kinburn. Cherished Papa of Paige, Emily, Melissa, Kailey, Kees, Jordan and Hayley. Dear step-son of Lavern Robson of Seaforth and Jackie Hunt of Toronto. Missed by his sisters Linda Budd (Bill) of Waterdown, Paula Purdy (Kirk) of Dublin, step-siblings Candy Cheung (Ernie), Paul Karas (Yvonne), Kim Bedford (Dave Forsyth), sisters-in-law Carmela Spadafora, Carol Hunt, and brother-in-law Phillip Ross. John is also survived by step-sons Rob Fox of Clinton, Corey Volland (Laura Wigelsworth) of Vanastra, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
Predeceased by his wife Cindy Hunt, mother Audrey Robson, father Robert Hunt, and siblings Theresa Cooper (Carl), Robert Hunt, Donald Hunt and Steven Hunt.
John was a well know member in the Seaforth community and was the former owner/manager of Reddi-Chef, Godfather’s Pizza, New Orleans Pizza, Classics Café and Johnny’s Subs. He was also a long-time foster parent for the Huron Perth Children’s Aid Society and will be fondly remembered by the many children he fostered and helped over the years.
Visitation will be held at McGlynn Family Funeral Home, 87 Goderich St., Seaforth, 519-527-1390, on Friday, July 1, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., and will continue at Egmondville United Church, 26 Kippen Rd., Egmondville, on Saturday, July 2, 2016 from 11 a.m. until the time of John’s funeral service at 1 p.m. with Fr. Murray McDermott CR officiating. Cremation will follow the service, a reception will be held in the church hall and John’s urn will be interred in Maitlandbank Cemetery at a later date.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation are appreciated and can be made through the funeral home. Online condolences and donations can be made by visiting John’s memorial at www.mcglynnfamilyfuneralhome.com
