VISSER, John
John Visser, born in Voorburg, Netherlands, on May 2, 1930, died suddenly on Sunday May 20, 2012, at the Temiskaming Hospital, surrounded by family. He resided in Harley Township with Nora, his wife for more than sixty years. John emigrated to Canada in 1950, with a dream of farming in Ontario. John was an intense and passionate man of deep faith and with diverse interests. He loved the land and the challenge of working to improve it, both as a farmer and a gardener. Music was an integral part of his being, and often played the piano long hours into the night. Never bored, John enjoyed many hobbies as well as doing independent research on whatever piqued his interest. He was a colourful character who did nothing by half measures: he loved to grumble and he loved to laugh! He will be deeply missed. John is survived by his loving and beloved wife, Nora; one brother, Fred (June); eight children: Eleanore (John Bell), Judith (Tom Fisher), Heidi, Mardi, David (Joyce), Matthew, Jessica and Jeff; eleven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. John was a member of First Baptist Church, New Liskeard. A Memorial service, conducted by the Rev. Bob McCarty, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 25, at First Baptist Church, to celebrate John's life and our hope of resurrection in Jesus Christ. Visitation from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday at First Baptist. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to First Baptiste Church will be gratefully received. If desired donations to the First Baptist Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated.
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