John Donald Strupat
May 2, 2012
November 27, 1922 – May 2, 2012
Passed away peacefully at the Leisureworld Caregiving Centre in Etobicoke, Ontario on May 2nd, 2012, in his 90th year. John was predeceased by his beloved wife Dorothea (nee Rogers), his mother Rose Strupat (nee Chittick) and father Julius Strupat, brother George, and sisters Helen (Caston) and Anna (Bruce). Dearly devoted father of Lynda (Adcock) and Susan (Blake) and sons-in-law Bob and Carroll; wonderful grandfather to Catherine Adcock, Jennifer (Paul) Minstrell, Todd (Michelle) Emeny and Travis (Irene) Emeny; and a loving great grandfather to Christian and Rachel Minstrell; Brandon and Christine Emeny; Jacob, Lucas and Nicholas Emeny. Survived by loving brothers Ronald and Donald; Uncle and Great Uncle to many nieces and nephews who have been very special to him such as Carole and Pam. John will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. John will be fondly remembered for his sense of humour, good nature, love of his family, generous and strong spirit. He was born in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and spent his early years down east before the family moved to London Ontario. John cherished all of his family and in particular all of the times spent at Ipperwash Beach walking on the beach and playing cards. Visitation will be held at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Sunday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 777 Valetta Street, London, on Monday, May 7th, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Private family interment will be held at St. Peter’s Cemetery. If so desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
We will miss his smile, his laugh, his sense of humour, his strength, his wit,
and most of all his love. We will cherish our memories in our hearts.
Happily together with Mom forever.
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Dearest Sue, Carroll and Family, “The most wasted of all days, is a day without laughter” your Dad never wasted a day of his precious life and brought smiles to the faces of all those around him. May the peace which comes from the memories of love, joy and laughter comfort you now and in the days ahead. With Deepest Sympathy, Love Sharon xo
Sue, Linda & Family, so sorry to hear about the lost of your Dad. John & Dorothy were wonderful & caring neighbors especially to my Mom. Our thoughts & prayers go out to you during this time of sorrow. With Deepest Sympathy Karen, Ashlee & Dylan
We are so sorry for your loss . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. Our deepest sympathy always Love the Susnik's
Dear Susan, Carroll and family, Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. It is good that you got to spend an extended period of quality time together. I know this makes the biggest difference and while your hearts are still heavy, I think it does make it easier to let your Dad go to be with his predeceased loved ones, especially your mother, the love of his life. Remember him with love and a smile. With love, Pat and Ian
To Sue and Family, So sorry for your lost my heart goes out to you and the family.I always enjoyed the time i spent with John,he would have me laughing with in a few minutes.He may be gone but he is never forgotten. With Love and Remembrance Jamila
(Donated to Canadian Cancer Society )
(Donated to Canadian Cancer Society )
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To Sue and Linda and your families. I am so sorry for your loss of our beloved Father John - the King of the Lighthouses. You are all in my thoughts and prayers - Love: Pam
~ Pamela Bruce