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Nairn Mennonite Church
26459 Bear Creek Road
Ailsa Craig, Ontario, Canada
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November
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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Nairn Mennonite Church
26459 Bear Creek Road
Ailsa Craig, Ontario, Canada
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15
November
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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Nairn Mennonite Church
26459 Bear Creek Road
Ailsa Craig, Ontario, Canada
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2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Nairn Mennonite Church
26459 Bear Creek Road
Ailsa Craig, Ontario, Canada
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Mario Levesque posted a condolence
Saturday, November 26, 2022
Jan and family, we are sorry for your loss. John will be sadly missed. Always community minded, with a smile and a story to tell too. We greatly enjoyed our conversations. Such a gentle soul. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Mario Levesque and Marilyn Cox
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Carmen Jones posted a condolence
Friday, November 18, 2022
It was a pleasure to know John. He exuded a quiet calm that had a positive effect on those around him. I was fortunate to enjoy one of the backyard wine and food shows hosted by John and Jan, such a great experience! He will be greatly missed.
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Norm and Linda Eagleson posted a condolence
Friday, November 18, 2022
Jan, Dean, Todd and Families Sending our sympathy to you , By the beautiful obituary and the visual tribute it is clear what a great man John was . Our thoughts are with you
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Kathy Eastman posted a condolence
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Sending our condolences to Jan and family at this difficult time. Comfort and strength for the days ahead.
From Andrea Killby and Kathy Eastman
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Julie Kim posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
My deepest condolences to Jan and the family.
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Kevin Eagleson posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
My condolences to Jan, Dean, Todd and families. I have fond memories form working in the store in Parkhill.
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Sonja Seiler posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
So sorry for your loss, Jan and family Sonja ( Berg, McLeish) Seiler
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Jackie Wells pledged to donate to Building a New Craigholme
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
The world is a better place because John Bender walked the walk. Our community will miss him so much
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John&Cindy Lillycrop posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Our deepest condolences to Jan and the family. Always enjoyed meeting up with John and shooting the breeze.
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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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Shirley MacGregor posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Our sincere condolences to Jan, Dean, Todd & the entire family on the passing of John.
Lorne & Shirley MacGregor
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Gail Bender posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Our sincere condolences to Jan, Dean and Todd and families, John was just a wonderful man and will be missed by many his many friends. Rob and Gail Bender
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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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Our deepest sympathy for Jan and her family
Sincerely Garry and Iva Voisin
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Marilyn & Gerry Barbe posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
We are so very deeply saddened by the death of John. He was a wonderful person to know and talk to, always being there to help and a great supporter of the community. We send our sincerest sympathy to Jan and the family.
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Paul Jennery posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
All his friends at Acura West are deeply saddened by John's passing. He was a delightful man and will be sorely missed.
Our thoughts are with Jan and her family in this difficult time.
Paul Jennery G.M.
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Jim & Kerri Walsh posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Growing up I spent a fair bit of time at the Benders during the day and nights. John was a wonderful person that was so kind and always there to give a helping hand to anyone that needed it. He will be missed alot. So sorry to Jan, Dean, Todd and their families
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Robert Bender pledged to donate to Building a New Craigholme
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
John was an admirable and warm cousin - will be greatly missed. Sincere condolences to Jan & family.
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Liz Dumont posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
It is true what John's obituary says in every sense. I worked in the Parkhil store along side Jim Pickering in the meat department in the mid 1980's. My fondest memory was when John took us all to Toronto to receive our Silver Grocery Cart Award. He was such a generous man. Rest in Peace John.
Liz (Reid) Dumont
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Carol Dumais posted a condolence
Monday, November 14, 2022
John was such a wonderful part of the team at Twin Pines. …Always so willing and helpful and never without that warm infectious smile! He brought a sense of calm to any situation with his sense of humour and positive perspective on life and people. He will be missed but never forgotten. Much love to you and your family, Jan. You are in our hearts ♥️ Carol&Dan Dumais and family
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Jessica Buscher Mahon posted a condolence
Monday, November 14, 2022
Our deepest sympathies to the Bender family. John was a great supporter of the playschool, cubs, scouts and the CWL. He was always ready to make a special order or arrange a deal on produce for a community event. He shall be missed. Jessica and Paul Mahon
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Ed & Judy Preszcator posted a condolence
Monday, November 14, 2022
Our deepest condolences to the whole family. Such a shock.
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Linda Barr posted a condolence
Monday, November 14, 2022
I met John while working with the volunteers that made the Ailsa Craig Quilt Show happen. He and Jan are such wonderful community workers and inspire others to step up. It was always so pleasant to work with this very special man, and Jan. My heart goes out to Jan and their family, as he is one of those people who leave a hole in this world. Peace be with you.
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Carol Deith posted a condolence
Monday, November 14, 2022
We were both saddened hearing about the passing of John. We had many fun times on Foodland trips and still talk about them! Our condolences to Jan and all the family....John was a real gentleman.
Ben and Carol Deith
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Keith & Pat Ruddy donated to FRIENDS YE OLDE TOWNE HALL
Monday, November 14, 2022
So many great memories of John!
Always carung, friendly. and funny
Rest in peace
Keith & Pat
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Paul Augustine posted a condolence
Monday, November 14, 2022
To the family: I am very saddened to hear about John's passing. Anytime I was at the rink in Parkhill, John always greeted me. He always had a passion for the community. John's passion will be missed.
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Gillian Hagman posted a condolence
Monday, November 14, 2022
Dear Bender family, we were so sorry to hear of John’s passing. We will always remember his kind heart and generosity. We feel so fortunate to have known him.- Matt & Gillian Hagman
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Rhonda Long posted a condolence
Sunday, November 13, 2022
Sending my sympathies to the family.
I first met John several years ago because of his passion for the community. His love for the town and its people was infectious. He will be missed not just by me but all that had the wonderful opportunity to interact with him.
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Lindsay Munro uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, November 13, 2022
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Dear Jan, sending our deepest condolences to you and the family. We were fortunate enough to have been able to celebrate so many good times with John and to have the fond memories that go along with them. We'll always remember him for the incredible friend he was to our parents for which we'll be forever grateful. Sending you love and strength in this difficult time. ~ Lindsay, Matt and Owen
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Carolyn Woodburn posted a condolence
Sunday, November 13, 2022
Dear Jan,Dean and Todd-It was always a pleasure to shop@ your Parkhill store.You made your customers feel very welcome. I had to ask for donations for Minor Hockey,Home and School ,Cancer etc and you and John were always generous. John was a real gentleman and I'm very sorry for your loss. Carolyn and Bill Woodburn
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Kristine Carter uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, November 13, 2022
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John was the kind of person that just made your life better by knowing him. Kind, supportive, honest, sincere, hardworking and just an all around true and dear friend to so many. John loved life, in every way. It was apparent in everything he did. We will cherish all of our fond memories of John, and there are many. To Jan, Dean, Todd and your families, our sincerest condolences for your tremendous loss.
Kris and Rick Carter
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Gloria Wismer Cloutier posted a condolence
Sunday, November 13, 2022
Our deepest sympathy to Jan and the family, Gloria Wismer Cloutier, Judy Wismer, and Hazel Wismer
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Sunday, November 13, 2022
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So very sorry to hear of John's passing...such a shock... Our thoughts and prayers to Jan and family!!!!
John always loved his toys....
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Mark Tredgett posted a condolence
Sunday, November 13, 2022
Dear Jan, Dean, Todd and the extended Bender family;
We are saddened and disheartened to lose John. He was an exceptional person and we exited every conversation feeling fortunate for the interaction, including a renewed optimism in the inherent goodness of people. His kindness, warmth and quick wit were truly unmatched.
Our Deepest Sympathies,
Mark Tredgett & Tracey Jarvis-Tredgett
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Heather MacDonald posted a condolence
Sunday, November 13, 2022
Thank you John for the decades of service you generously provided to our community.
Your loss will be felt immensely.
I'm remembering your years with the Ailsa Craig Fire Department.
My thoughts are with you Jan and sons.
Heather MacDonald
Calgary, Alberta
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Ron and Marlene Schoester posted a condolence
Sunday, November 13, 2022
Jan and Family our deepest Condolences! We haven't known John for long but he welcomed us to the community with such kindness. We will remember his soft spoken manner and kind smile. The Village is mourning the loss of such a wonderful man. He certainly left fond memories as he was such a major contributer to this village. He left quite the legacy!
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Sandra Squire posted a condolence
Sunday, November 13, 2022
So very sorry to hear of John’s passing. Our thoughts and prayer are with Jan and family.
Sandra & John Squire
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Linda Collins-Galbraith posted a condolence
Saturday, November 12, 2022
To Jan, Dean, Todd and the rest of the Bender family, our deepest condolences. John was a great man and for sure will be missed by everyone.
Linda Collins-Galbraith & Rob Galbraith
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Liz & Jim McAlpine posted a condolence
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Our heartfelt sympathy to Jan, Dean, Todd and families. John was a remarkable man who always had a smile for every one. He will be missed by so many in the community.
Liz & Jim McAlpine
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Evelyn Morgan Howe posted a condolence
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Its been many years since I lived in Craig but have many fond memories of John. Always had a friendly smile and a helping hand for all
Christine Caryn and I extend our sympathy to Jan Dean and Todd and their families. John left quite the legacey. Be proud. His spirit will always be with you
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Linda Wood posted a condolence
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Todd,Celina,Jan and family. I am so saddened to hear of John’s passing,he was a very kind and thoughtful man who always said hello when you met him.My heartfelt condolences to you all at this time of sorrow.Linda Wood and Steven Hubert Jr.
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Steve Dutton posted a condolence
Saturday, November 12, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss. John was a great guy! Our thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Steve and Joan Dutton
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Ken and Carol Lewylle posted a condolence
Saturday, November 12, 2022
We are so very sorry for your loss. John always had a big smile and happy greeting for us when we would meet him in the store. Sending our deepest condolences to the family.
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Bob and Lorette Mawson posted a condolence
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Sending condolences to all at this sad time.
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Larry and Linda Elson posted a condolence
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Our sincere condolences for your family's loss. Many fond memories of John , serving the community and running the local Foodland . A true gentleman!
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Marjorie Harris posted a condolence
Saturday, November 12, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with you Jan and family at this very difficult time
A lot of good memories !!!!
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Hattie Dyck posted a condolence
Saturday, November 12, 2022
I did not know him well but met him at our home while he and Jan were visiting with Irene and Les Howarth. Also visited the store when my husband and I were visiting Irene. God bless you all and may you all benefit greatly from the good life he lived and the memories he made for you. We found him to be a man that impressed you with goodwill, a quality that makes the world a better place.
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Angela Porter posted a condolence
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Our sincerest condolences to you Jan, Dean, Todd and Families. Such a wonderful man, I have so many fond memories of my time working at Foodland as a teen. Sending lots of love and strength to you all.
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Dave and Willy Ann Kennes posted a condolence
Saturday, November 12, 2022
We are sincerely sorry to hear about the loss of such a dear man. We had a very recent conversation with John as we were picking apples and he was manning the tent at Twin Pines..he was a such a generously friendly man and always wanting to chat and his smile was so memorable and kind. We will miss him as we pass your home and chat as he enjoyed watching everyone pass by. Our deepest condolences. Dave and Willy Ann Kennes.
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Evelyn VIncent posted a condolence
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Todd, Celina and family
so sorry to read of the death of your father. Sounds like an amazing man. May God grant peace and comfort during this difficult time.
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Carl and Anne Mollard posted a condolence
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Jan, Dean, Todd and Family: Our sincere condolence on your loss. John always had a warm smile whenever you meant either in the store or on the street. He was always a huge part of the community and will be missed.
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Glenn & Sharleen Phillips posted a condolence
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Jan & Family
So sorry to hear of John’s passing.He is a true gentleman and we will miss his sense of humour and kindness.
Being involved with Building a new Craig Home we will miss his imput at our meetings.Cherish the great memories your family has many of them
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Murray and Edith Yeo posted a condolence
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Jan and Family
We are very sorry to read of John's passing. Any time we think of John, his smile comes right to mind as well as his gentle nature. We see John's smile in Todd when we go into the store in Lucan. May your many memories help you through this difficult time and beyond. Holding you in our hearts.
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Deb McLeod posted a condolence
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Jan, Dean, Todd and family, I am so very sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathy to you.
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Albert Zehr uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, November 12, 2022
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John Bender was my closest buddy and class mate at Narin School and Ailsa Craig High school 1949-54. Faithful, honest hard working and caring. Although we have had little contact in the ensuing decades I observed that he carried those earlier qualities consistently through his entire life. Condolences to his dearJanet and precious family. -Albert Zehr
(On the picture John is in the second row between Ron Schlegel and Bobbie Brown.)
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Lisa Nunnikhoven posted a condolence
Friday, November 11, 2022
My sincere condolences to the Bender Family. I have only known Mr. Bender for just over 5 years but his smile would always light up a room. He was always at Ayr Foodland helping. He will be greatly missed.
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Joan O’Neill posted a condolence
Friday, November 11, 2022
Jan, Dean & Todd
Our deepest sympathies to your family on the loss of John.
Jim & Joan O’Neill
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Lynn and Ric Trute lit a candle
Friday, November 11, 2022
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Our hearts go out to you Jan, and to all your family. Reading John's obituary shed light on a life of caring and giving, and we're deeply honoured to have come to know him in his latter years. Our community will be missing a valued member and John has left a huge hole in its fibre which can never be filled. We pray that the passage of time will heal the hurt of this moment and the future will be filled with the wonderful memories of John's well-lived life. May God bless you all, and hold you close.
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Arlen Curtis posted a condolence
Friday, November 11, 2022
My sincere condolences to Jan and her family. This world certainly was a better place with John Bender in it!
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EUGENE BENDER donated to FRIENDS YE OLDE TOWNE HALL
Friday, November 11, 2022
Becky and I have good memories from years long past. John made very caring contributions to his community and family. Jan, our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Becky and Cousin Gene.
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Ross and Marian Desjardine posted a condolence
Friday, November 11, 2022
Sincere condolences to Jan and Family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Evelyn Wake (Wismer) lit a candle
Friday, November 11, 2022
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Wayne & Kerry Higman posted a condolence
Friday, November 11, 2022
We were so saddened to learn of John's passing. Our most sincere condolences to you Jan, and to your boys and their families - such a huge loss indeed, to all of you. The community will sure miss his welcoming smiling face, his upbeat attitude, his countless hours of voluntary service, and just chatting with him on the street. We will truly miss John. RIP
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Dan & Karen Masse posted a condolence
Friday, November 11, 2022
Our family is so saddened to hear of John’s passing, may memories of him bring you peace. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
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Elaine McNair & Dennis Rempel posted a condolence
Friday, November 11, 2022
Our condolences to Jan, Dean, Todd and their families. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
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Jackie Tiedeman posted a condolence
Friday, November 11, 2022
Our deepest sympathy to Jan and family. John was such a kind man and a true community member
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Kim Kellestine posted a condolence
Friday, November 11, 2022
My deepest and sincerest condolences to all the family.
Kim K and family
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Laurie McNair- Rees posted a condolence
Friday, November 11, 2022
Deepest condolences to Jan, Dean, Todd and their families. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this difficult time.
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Brent & Kim Drew posted a condolence
Friday, November 11, 2022
Our condolences to Jan, Dean, Todd and families. John was such a generous contributor to our community over the years. He’d help anyone and was always proud when he spoke of his family. We will miss chatting with him. He always stopped for a brief chat if he saw us walking. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
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Chuck Daigle and Barb Rosser lit a candle
Friday, November 11, 2022
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Our condolences to the Bender family for your great loss, John will be sorely missed.
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Cheryl and Bill Dinnin posted a condolence
Friday, November 11, 2022
We are saddened to hear of John’s passing and send deepest condolences and loving thoughts to Jan, Dean, and Todd and their families. May John’s memory be a blessing to you all.
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Ken and Deanna McKichan posted a condolence
Friday, November 11, 2022
So sorry to hear of John’s passing, Thoughts and Prayers are with Jan and Families.
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Monica Carter posted a condolence
Friday, November 11, 2022
Lionel and I send our sincerest sympathies to Jan and all the Bender family. We are blessed to have known John. You won’t realize that John was the reason we moved to Parkhill. When we asked him one day on one of our road trips what Parkhill really needed, he said “ a good hardware store”. So we came, and set up business. John was a daily customer and we reciprocated at his store. He always had a smile and took the time to talk. He will be sorely missed in the community and in his family.
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Edward and Linda Fox posted a condolence
Friday, November 11, 2022
To Jan and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of John. He will be deeply missed by anyone who had the privilege of meeting him. It was always such a joy to grocery shop at Foodland in Parkhill when John and Jan always had a smile to greet you.
Treasure your many memories of him and hold them close to your heart where he will always remain, and remember, that LOVE never dies.
Well done my good and faithful servant!
RIP John
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Dave and Mary Gillies posted a condolence
Friday, November 11, 2022
Condolences to the family of John Bender who was an amazing person and is fondly remembered.
Dave and Mary Gillies.
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Taylor posted a condolence
Friday, November 11, 2022
Jan and family, we are sending you our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Taylor and Luke Bullock
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Marty & Theresa Larkin posted a condolence
Friday, November 11, 2022
Our most sincere condolences to Jan, Dean, Todd and families. May
John rest in peace. Marty & Theresa Larkin
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Ron & Ann Walker posted a condolence
Friday, November 11, 2022
Our deepest condolences on the loss of a neighbour and friend! Jan and family we will support you in your grief and remember with a smile, John who was so important in all your lives.
Ron & Ann Walker
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Jim & Veldora Scott posted a condolence
Friday, November 11, 2022
Our sincerest condolences to Jan, Dean, Todd and families on the loss of their husband, father and grandfather. John was a great guy. May he Rest In Peace
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Sandra Anderson posted a condolence
Friday, November 11, 2022
Our condolences to Jan and family. John was a wonderful neighbour and we will really miss him. He was a generous community member, and a nice, kind, happy person.
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Jacqui (Fox) Lines posted a condolence
Friday, November 11, 2022
Todd and family,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your dad. Whenever I saw him at events around town or at the store, he always had a smile on his face. Take comfort in the many memories you all made together and know that many of us in the community share in some of those memories. Hold those memories close to help you get through this sad time.
Thinking of you all,
Jacqui (Fox) Lines
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Friday, November 11, 2022
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