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Hart, John Warren Sr. Peacefully, on Wednesday October 19, 2022 in his 88th year.
John Hart Sr. beloved husband of over 50 years to the late Marg Hart. Predeceased by his precious granddaughter Megan (2008). Dearly loved father to John and his wife Leanne. Proud and loving Gramp to Duncan and Keshia, Drake and Bre, Davis, Mitch and Neesha. Great Grandpa of Megan, Teegan and Wyatt. John was the second child of the late Cecil and Mildred Hart and will be sadly missed by his older brother Bob Hart and younger brother Bill Hart (Linda) both of whom he admired and respected. Dear brother-in-law of Minnie Rigg. Predeceased by brother-in-laws John and Charlie Fuller, Bud and Fred Sutton, and sister-in-laws Beatrice Schooly and Marie Petker. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Missed and remembered by his good friend Tom Wallis. Life long friend to Lyle and Barb Shirton and countless others. I would be remiss if I did not mention his Work Family, to Brian, Vic and all the guys at the shop I thank you sincerely, for you were his motivation, entertainment, support system but most of all you were his friends.
John was an accomplished athlete, garnering championships in Football, Baseball and Hockey. He played many seasons for the Dunnville Mudcats, Port Colborne Sailors and Port Dover Sailors Intermediate teams. He was very proud of his individual and team awards, but his most treasured trophies were the friends he made along the way. John was an Ontario Scholar excelling in Mathematics and Science which served him well in his profession as a Mechanical Draftsman who could not only draw it, but he could make it work! Everything he did he did to the best of his ability, no half measures. He may have been small in stature but he cast a very large shadow! A dedicated member of McCallum Chapter No. 29 and Amity Lodge No. 32 regardless of the chair he occupied he always delivered his work with fervency and zeal. Thank you to Dr. Ezzat, Dr. Stavro, Dr. Remington and all the caring nurses and support staff at the Dunnville Hospital for their compassion.
Friends may call at JW Hart Funeral Home, Dunnville on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-9 pm. Masonic Memorial Service Sunday 6:00pm. Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Monday October 24, 2022 at 11:00 am followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Dunnville. Memorial donations to the Dunnville Hospital & Healthcare Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences jwhartfuneralhome.com
My thoughts and prayers are with you, John!
Nicholas & Lori
So sorry about the passing of John Sr we knew the family for many years . He was a great guy and now reunited with his Marg of many years . Our prayers are with the family 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
So very sorry for the loss of a wonderful man. My heartfelt condolences to all the family
A life well lived.
Sending our sincere condolences to John and family following the passing of John Sr. ,a well loved and respected gentleman.
Dear Hart family, I remember fondly John (your beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather) coming to our home on Christmas Eve to our two “twinkling” eyed children as Santa. What a thrill for them to sit on the “real” Santa’s knee. Please accept my deep condolences ♥️
Pat, Sara & Kyle Fullerton
His sense of humor will be missed!!!
John and Leanne, please accept my condolences and extend them to the rest of the family. Our thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. Your dad sounds like an amazing man who will be missed by many.
Our deepest condolences to John and his family. Your father will always be remembered as a kind and caring man. May he Rest In Peace
Tom and Betty Lever
So sorry John about Dad, he was a mentor to all growing up in that sports field-Lions Park and Kinsman Park
Will be sadly missed
RIP John
My condolences to all of you. I’ve known John for most of my life. He had a wry wit like his father. Always kind and generous and always made time to speak to me and share a story whenever our paths crossed.
He’s certainly a legend with a unique personality. Another gone from us but leaving a lot of fond memories. Sorry for your loss.
My deepest condolences to the entire family. John will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A wonderful man to say the least..
Deepest sympathy for the entire family. John was truly a great man
So truly sorry John, Leanne, Duncan, Drake, Davis and Mitch and your families. Sr was a truly an amazing man. Was a pleasure to have known him for so many years. Will be greatly and sadly missed. Our deepest condolences to you all. May he once again be joined with Marg and Megan. 💔❤
Sorry for your loss John Leanne and the rest of the Hart family. I remember your dad and the rest of the Harts in the wrecking yard looking for old car parts. I remember him being Santa Claus for many families. What a legacy he has left. RIP my friend John Hart.
So sorry to read of your loss. My prayers and the prayers of our church are with all of the family.
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. Attercliffe, of old, is disappearing.
I still miss Cecil and Mildred! We had their 40’s? chesterfield until I sold it with the house 2 years ago. Someone bought it too, so hopefully it will get redone once again!
Blessings to you all, in these days of sorrow, and remembering. I will be thinking of you.
Sincere condolences to the family rest in paradise John. Your many jokes and contagious laugh will be missed.
I’m sorry for you loss. Many condolences
John and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family ….
Remember John when he was a main stay compliment of the Dunnville contingent on the champion OHA, Port Colborne Sailors and I was a rookie radio guy who covered the games. Played against him earlier and the champion Canadian Tire men’s fastball team as a teenager. He was quite an athlete even in his later years and a champion true and true, something he passed on to the Hart boys.
May he rest in peace.
Lorne and Valerie Boyko
Sorry for your loss
Alwasy had a smile
Remember playing hockey with him in the Industrial league
and having a couple of pops in the dressing room..
Playing Santa..which you inspired me ..to do it
RIP..Johnny..God speed..it was a slice..
Sending our deepest condolences to the entire Hart family.
We are saddened to hear of Mr Hart’s passing but will now be at peace with Marg. We have such great memories from old timer hockey tournaments, Hart home parties to Santa visits
Our sincere condolences to John& Leanne& family, you are in our thoughts&prayers 💕
Shirl&Craig Surridge& family&
Ray Prophet(team mate)
I’m sending heartfelt sympathy to John’s family and friends! May the happy memories of John carry you through this very sad and difficult time!
So sorry John , one of our best memories go back to the baseball years , your dad would always show up on Christmas Eve to entertain our 3 kids in his Santa Claus outfit , great memories for sure …..our thoughts are with you .
Our sincere condolences John to you and your family. We have many fond memories of both your dad and mom at the dances at the Canboro Firehall years ago. Always a great time with them and never a dull moment. RIP John Sr. A truly great man.
Jim and Mary Schuit
John, Leanne and family – deepest condolences on the loss of your dad/grandpa. We have many memories of John and Marg as friends, neighbours and team mate. He will be missed.
Roger and Marg
What a great gentleman to lose. So sorry for all the family.John leaves behind many happy memories RIP🙏🙏
Sending our deepest condolences to John, Leanne and the entire Hart family. May the happy memories of your time with John Sr. bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Keep all your wonderful memories close. Rest easy John ❤️
Our sympathies and condolences go out to the entire Hart Family.
He was truly a Remarkable Man and I will miss him.
So sorry to hear of the passing of a real Dunnville icon. I consider myself lucky to have known John. I played ball with and against John and he always played the game the right way. On top of all that he was a fantastic teammate. John was the man that always gave his all. Thanks for the memory’s John, RIP my friend.
So sorry John, Leanne and Family. Sincere condolences and love.
Sad to see the passing of you Dad John we all had so much fun back in the day. Condolences from our family to yours God Bless.
Our sincerest condolences to all of the Hart family members! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family! May all your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time ❤️❤️ Boorgy & Joannie Xo
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of such a wonderful caring man he will be great missed by so many children and families the he played Santa for for so many years in this town my condolences to you John and the family
My deepest sympathies for John, Leanna, Duncan, Drake, Mitchell and families 💔❤️
My sincere condolences John on the passing of your Dad.Many fond memories at the arena.Watching him play and sharing the ice with him when he was coaching us guys from Erco IMC. More laughs than hockey.I will miss him.
Our sincere Condolences
So very sorry for ur loss uncle John was a great he gave us so many memories to remember I loved him
I’m saddened by the death of Uncle John. One of my lasting fun memories will be of the headstand competition between the two of us every Christmas Day at Grandma and Grandpa Hart’s home!
He was a fine, upstanding man and loving uncle.
Thanks to John Jr. and family for all your loving care and support of him, and know you are in my prayers.
Our deepest condolences to John and his family. We never seen him without a smile and kind word.
John, we are sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Bill and Sandy Lockie
Our deepest condolences John and family. He will certainly be missed. Hugs and prayers.
Our Deepest Sympathy John & Leanne, John certainly cast a large shadow and had a heart to match it. So many great memories! John was a perfect example of a life well lived! Of all his accomplishments he was most proud of you and Leanne and your family. I’m sure Marg and Megan were waiting with open arms! Thinking of you,Leanne and the boys.
My sincerest condolences to the Hart family. I have known John for a long time and he always had a great sense of humour!
I shall miss you, my friend.
Sending our Sincere Condolances to you, Leanne and family after the passing of John Sr.
We very much chatting with your Dad every friday night in Bobs Restaurant in the passed. He will be greatly missed! Prayers and thoughts are with you all 🤗 🙏
My sincere condolences to the family. I didn’t personally know John Sr. but heard many stories about him through His family, friends and the past Gary. He was a highly respected man.
Our Sincere Condolances to the family, we have many fond memories chatting with John in Bob’s Restaurant.
He’ll be greatly missed. 🙏
Dave and Bonnie🤗
So sad to note the passing of my DHS friend..always admired his expertise in math, when I struggled doing algebra etc. John always had it done on the board before the teacher had completed the assignment..a very brilliant friend. Janette and are shocked to have to accept his passing. Our sympathy to John Jr and his family.
Sorry to hear about your father John God bless you and your family
Dear John and Leanne. Our sincere condolences with John’s Dad’s passing. I have good memories of working with him and John’s Mom and enjoying the conversations in years past. Wishing you strength as you perform your last loving duty for him and blessings for the days ahead as you miss him.
Dear John, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. It was truly a pleasure to have known John And Marg Hart. Both wonderful and kind people. I had the honour of working beside John for twenty seven years, and learned a lot from him. He was always there to give help to anyone. I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to visit John a few times near the end. He will be greatly missed and thought of often. Tony and Sharon Hyska.
My condolences to you and your family, John, on the loss of your dad. A well-respected man while in competition, or in raising his family over the years, and the help he gave countless others. Good job, John Sr. – rest in peace.
Condolences to John Jr and family. Your Dad was a great man. Sincerely Tammy & Wally Hardcastle and Mel Langkamer
Our most heartfelt and sincere condolences to the Hart family.
Penny and Ray
Our deepest condolences on the loss of a great lifetime community
treasure. John was my very first hockey coach at the age of 5 and played a very positive influence on me at the arena through both hockey and lacrosse throughout my youth.
May you now RIP with Your beloved Soulmate Marg,
Love the Eckers.
Dear John and family,
We are sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. He was a very nice man and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So very sorry for your loss.
Deepest condolences from the Schuur family.
Our very sincere and deepest sympathies.
We have known John and his family for many many years. We could always count on him for a smile. He will be missed. Rest In Peace.
John Leeann & Family
There are no words to tell you how much your Dad meant to us. He was & always will be part of our family. Sooo many cherished memories that we will laugh & continue to share with others, as John did. He made a dream of mine come true that no one would go to the lengths that he did to make it happen. We know you & your family will forever keep John in your hearts as Gord & I will, until we meet again.
Shalom our friend.
While I never got the chance to know him, if John Sr. was even half the man his son John is, he is a beautiful soul. It is an honour to know a peace of him.
John, Leanne, and family, I hope you are feeling and receiving as much light and grace through this time as you have provided for so many over the years, myself included. I send my deepest condolences and love all who knew and cherished him.
With love and light, and blessings to John Sr. as he moves beyond our realm, and to the family who he lives on through on this earth,
Ryleigh Popjes and Jesse A., in spirit, as you so warmly held him.
PS. what dope glasses he had!
Sincere condolences to the Hart Family..
John Sr. Is now reunited with his Marg..a beautiful
thought..❤❤
John and Leanne my condolences to you both and the family. Your Dad has many qualities and I thank him for everyone of them. His respect for people and the joy and laughter he brought to all. Lindsay and I have so many good memories and they will always remain with us. You were a good friend to us both
A lifelong family friend, I could write a book about the many great memories of our times together. I’ll cherish those times always and never forget you Senior!
So sorry John, Leanne and family for your loss. You cared and loved your Dad very well until the end. ❤️
Cherish the memories of a life well lived!
Hugs
Ron and Jen Shirton
Our condolences to the Hart family on the passing of John Sr.
Harold Mandley and family
I will never forget my mom and John And Marg and Meg going away forget where they were going Meg asked John Grandpa if I’m sleeping with grandma where are you going to sleep and he said Rosemary my mom got the greatest laugh out of that and never forgot that till the day she died R.I.P. John Hart you have left people who love you and going into the arms of people who love you💔💞
Our most sincere and heartfelt sympathies to you and your entire family.
My sincere condolence to you and your family John. Your Dad was a great friend, brother and companion. He will be missed by many.
Our deepest Sympathy in the loss of such a wonderful man. He will be sadly missed by all. Keep his memories close to your heart. XOXO
RIP dear John Senior you truly were a loved man and greatly resepected
I never hear any one speak a un kind word about you
So sorry for your lose John Jr Leanne and Boys and families
May the memories of John and Marg always stay close to your heart as they will to ours
Pat and Randy Smith
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. Was a great guy.
Great memories. You never needed a calculator if you were with him. Most knowledgeable person I’ve ever had the good fortune to work with.
John and family, so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. His absence will leave a big hole in many lives but that’s what happens when a life is well lived! Thinking of all of you.
Sending Our Deepest Condolences John to you and your Family. May you find comfort in all the happy memories you will all share.
Our sincere condolences to the Hart family. John Senior was an amazing man who contributed himself in so many ways to our town. He will be missed by so many but always remembered.
Our condolences to John and the family. He was a super standup guy with a heart of gold.
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Deb and Kirk Dewar
There isn’t much I can remember from my childhood but what I do remember clearly is John Sr. coaching me in minor hockey, joking in the dressing room and getting frustrated with us on the ice when we took slapshots instead of shooting the puck the way he wanted us too. He was a great man who led us to an OMHA championship and it’s one of my best childhood memories!
John always had a cheeky smile and we could always count on a respectful conversation that usually ended in talking about hockey, Dougie, Davis or Marli.
John, Leeanne and family please know you are in our thoughts at this time. The whole community is grieving the loss of this wonderful man!
John, Cathy, Marli and Amanda
I’m so very sorry for your loss John was a great guy I remember the baseball and hockeys games they attended and dances RIP Hugs prayers
Sending condolences to your family John.
So very sorry for John’s passing. There are some personalities that you think will live forever and to me, John was one. Some of the best moments of my childhood were spent in the dressing room, on the ice or on the bench with John Sr at the helm. He didn’t just teach us boys how to play hockey, he helped teach us how to grow up to someday become men. As an adult living today, I look back and appreciate things much more now than I did as a kid who really didn’t know much. Thanks “Mr. Hart” for all the years you gave to us (to me), for being such a strong leader and teacher and for the kindness you showed over the years when we’d run into each other up town, away from the arena. How awesome is it that a little boy’s hockey coach still remembered him throughout the years. A last thought: throughout my teenage driving years, my brothers and I would always, year after year, drive to our Mom’s house in Niagara late Christmas Eve. Before we left we always wanted to see “Mr. Hart Santa Claus” on the corner at Central Park. We loved his jolly laugh and the short conversations we had each year. To this day, when I’m in the area on Christmas Eve, I drive by that corner at Central Park, stop along the side of the road and think back. I swear I even hear him say, “Hey Stevie, go up to the house, Maggy will have a drink for you.”
Dear John, Leanne and family, Doug and I are very saddened to hear of your Dad’s passing. May you find comfort in knowing he is reunited with the loves of his life. He has left very fond memories for you to cherish. Big hugs!
John, Leanne and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May you find comfort in the cherished memories and countless stories that will be shared by family and friends.
John and family,
Sad to hear of your Dad’s passing. My thoughts go back to us rugrats at the baseball diamond (and parties) or at the rink with Sheps on Sunday mornings growing up and looking up to all “the greats” in the field or on the ice – your Dad, Lyle Shirton, Bill Inglis, Uncle Fred Shepherd, Mel Langkamer, John Baker, the Hines family, and so many more.
Your Dad was always kind and had a greeting or smile for me when I saw him.
Hold close all those great memories.
Sending sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Thinking of you and your family during this time. My sincere condolences
Love, Lauren & Archer
John, Leanne, Duncan, Drake, Davis and Mitch : sending most sincere condolences to all of you on the loss of dad and grandpa 💙😢
We are thankful for the many years of John at hockey games ! **watching on the sidelines with Dad Holland (Ross) and always a smile that welcomed us into his Life ! Always a little story was shared and that grin !! Cherish the many wonderful memories 🙏💙🙏
Our deepest sympathies to John and Leanne and family. I watched John for many years playing hockey then played against him in hockey and baseball. One of those guys you looked up to. He had a quiet determination. I am also thankful for his community commitment and the Christmas displays come to mind. May he Rest In Peace.
Thpughts and prayers are with you all ❤️🙏
Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this time.
He will always be in my heart, he loved to make children believe in Santa, he came to my home many Christmas eve’s. He and my mom would deliver gifts to family’s on Christmas Eve, he had such a great devilish smile. He will always be remembered. Sending my deepest condolences to you John Jr and the family. Hugs
My Condolences to John Jr and family
John and Leanne: So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Our hearts go out to you. Dads are special people. Your memories will lighten your day. Our deepest sympathies.
Sending deepest sympathies to you John, Leanne and family. Your Dad & Mom were great people who both enjoyed life and good friends. I always enjoyed his wit on their visits to the Blue Barn. 🙏
Our sincere condolences. John touched so many others in our community. Keep your memories close and share them often.
My sincere condolences John and family at the passing of your dear Dad.
Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and your family John.
We must sadly say goodbye to a wonderful caring man but we can retain all the memorable times with John that each of us keep in our hearts..My most sincere condolences to John, Leanne,Duncan, Drake and Mitchell.
John and family our condolences with the loss of your father. He was a great man. Joyce and family, wilbert and Elsie Ludlow.
Great respect for John….I was always greeted with a smile and a handshake & enjoyed our chats about hockey & family. So sad as Dunny loses another “Good Ole Boy”. Our condolences to John and all the family.
Dear John and Family
I am very sorry for your loss and wish you all the best during this very difficult time.
Dear John & Your Family,
George & I send our deepest condolences on the passing of your Dad.
May his memory be a Blessing which comforts all of you as you grieve.
George & Nadene
We were so sorry to hear about your Dad, John. He was a great guy and we know how special he was to you and your family. We shared many hockey memories in our younger years . Sending our deepest condolences to you and your family.
My condolences to the Hart family. John played hockey and was a friend of my Dad Killer in the early Sailor days. He took me as a young player and shared his knowledge and love of the game. I will always be thankful for his mentoring. May his memory be a comfort to you.
So sorry to hear you will be missed uncle John always loved seeing you and aunt marg come to visit mom and dad always thought the world of you both condolences John jr and all your family
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. It was an honour to know him. He has been a family friend for decades and will truly be missed. Our sincerest condolences to you John, Leanne and your family. Deepest sympathy, The Shaver Family and MacLellan Family
To the Hart family,
Prayers go out to you during this difficult time. I often was graced by John’s presence when I waitressed at Bobs Place. His sense of humour and stories from the past could win over any room.
My heart goes out to all.
Very sorry to hear about Johns passing sure enjoyed when he came in the shop. Nice to have another Leaf fan around so we could drive Tom nuts. I will miss our little chats. Rest in peace John.
John & Family
Please accept our condolences. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
My condolences to you John and your family. I have so many great memories of your dad as a team mate, coach and just a great guy in my early years with the Sailors. He will be missed.
There are no words to express ny fondness for John and Marg.
Whether it was at the rink, the golf club, stumping for the local candidate or celebrating after Christmas Eve mass, there was always an inviting place for me and I am forever grateful.
May your family and friends take solace in the great shared memories of you.
Rest In Peace John.
My deepest sympathies to the Hart family. John was such a great friend to Harold and we enjoyed many good times together as couples. Thinking of you all at this time and remembering many great times, Yola.
My deepest condolences. We used to have a great time with uncle john and Aunt Marg. Never forget the summers we spent their.
John and family, so very sorry for the loss of your dad. He will be missed by all!
Dear John, Leanne and family, so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Cherish all the memories.
Our deepest condolences to the family of John. I played Old-timers Hockey with John in Port Colborne. He was a super teammate & a great guy. He taught many of us younger players on our team the finer points of hockey. Our thoughts are also with Lyle & Barb Shirton at this very sad time.
RIP John.
I am truly sorry and saddened to learn of the death of my dear cousin and friend John Warren Hart Sr
He was a remarkable man who performed all his roles in life with dedication and humor.
I treasure the fun with John Bob and Bill when visiting Aunt Mildred and Uncle Cecil.
Yes he will be missed as is his companion Marg.
Love to All the Family Sincerely Loreen Scales (Pletch)
We remember John coming to our house at the lake dressed as Santa the Christmas after Dave had his stroke in 1996. He was very kind and thoughtful always and knew what things in life were very important.
We will all miss him.💕
We Have a lot of good memories Of Uncle John and Aunt Marg. My deepest condolence John Jr and family.
We send our sincere sympathy in the loss of your beloved John Sr., a very generous, caring, and talented man always willing to help others.
With our prayers and love,
Dan and Ruth Rykse
John, Leanne and family. Sincere condolences on the passing of John. He was a dear friend that Bill respected and admired greatly. He will be missed by many.
John, Leanne & family…my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shelley
To John and family, sincerely thinking of you Billy Sleep
Our deepest condolences to the whole family. He will truly be missed. Hugs and prayers.
Very sorry for your loss John. Our sincere condolences to you and your family
My thoughts and prayers are with you John and your family
Our deepest condolences at the lost of your father
My sincere condolences to all of John’ family and loved ones. My fondest memories are with John and Marg, Lyle and Barb, Carson and myself and all the fun times we had. He will be missed.
To John and family, sincerely thinking of you, Billy Sleep
We are thinking of you and your family and sending caring thoughts your way to support you through this.
Barry Dickhout & Claire Duncan
My sympathies to John and the family. John Sr was a great man my parents both spoke of often and fondly. All my dealings with him were great and I only wish I had known him better outside Hart’s.
John, Leanne and boys.
So very saddened to hear of John Sr’s passing. Have heard many stories from my dad of time playing hockey with John.
And how much Marg loved the refs.
John was a great man, always had time for a chat and did so much for our town.
Heaven has gained another angel.!
In our thoughts, hold tight to all your memories.
Our condolences to you and family john I will miss him alot he was my mentor along with Doug Wilson when I became a Mason may my mentor brother and friend be at peace in the loving arms of the lord in the grand lodge above