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Johan Pothof Obituary
Mr. Johan Antonius “John” Pothof, 81 years, of Nipigon, Ontario, passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospice in Thunder Bay, Ontario. John served as a leader for the Cubs and Boy Scouts, was president of the Nipigon Hockey League, served as a Councillor for the Township of Nipigon, was on the Library Board, the Board of Directors for the Nipigon District Memorial Hospital and for TOPS. John was a TV repair man for many years and was an electrical engineering technician for Bell Canada. He also volunteered for many community events during the fifty years he was in Nipigon. John enjoyed camping, kayaking and building kayaks, cycling, weight lifting, sketching and photography, making a variety of home-made soups and his newest endeavor was his HAM radio with Morse Code. John was is predeceased by his wife Anne (2018), and by his parents Cora and Franciscus Pothof. He is survived by his daughter Laurie (Brad) Kroker of Thunder Bay, his son John Pothof (Debbie) of Moosejaw, Saskatchewan, by grandchildren – Chris Kroker (Deanne), Miranda Kroker (Rylan), by great grandchildren – Scarlett and Jack Kroker, by siblings – Mary Van Oorchot of Brampton, Ontario, Janet Shadoff of Mississauga, Ontario and Edward (Denise) Pothof of Bolton, Ontario. According to John's wishes cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 11 A.M. at St. Mary's Church, Nipigon with Kathleen Aitken officiating. Arrangements are in the care of Elliott Funeral Home Ltd., Nipigon.
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Memories and Condolences
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14 Entries
Barbara Bellamy
January 15, 2022
I will always remember the hours of volunteer work John gave to help me provide quality care for entertainment in long term care at NDMH
Nipigon TOPS Club
January 5, 2022
Years of memories from all your TOPS members. We will always be saying "John told us this about healthy eating..."
The Behun's
January 3, 2022
Our deepest sympathy to the family. John was a wonderful person and getting to know him through TOPS and talking to him around town was always a joy. He was very knowledgeable and will be greatly missed.
Phyllis Gauvin
December 30, 2021
Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.
Carl White SSM
December 29, 2021
Sorry to hear of Johns passing...I worked at NDMH where he was a board member..he was a good guy who wanted to make things better in his community.
Chris Baker
December 29, 2021
My sincerest condolences to Mr. Pothof's family . I had the pleasure to meet him a few years ago and I always held a great respect for him . I will say a prayer for John and his family at this difficult time and think of him often.
Kevin and Lorna Hardy
December 28, 2021
John&Debbie, Laurie &Brad, &Family
It was so sad to hear about your dad´s passing. There were a lot of good times remembered. We are so sorry for your loss. In our hearts and prayers.
R.I.P Mr. P
Pam Spilchen, Green Bay, WI
December 28, 2021
So sorry to hear about John. I have many fond memories of time spent with your parents, especially at Polly Lake!
ChiChi Paziuk
December 28, 2021
My sincere condolences to you both and your families.
Rose Marie Bird Lessard
December 28, 2021
My deepest condolences to all of John´s family. I spent many years learning from John thru the various technologies at Bell. More importantly I spent many great lunch hours at the home of John and Anne. They were truly a match made in heaven.
Will miss them both and think of them fondly.
Bernadette Marie Arsenault
December 28, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Connie and Brad Larson
December 28, 2021
Our condolences to you and your family. May your Dad (Grandfather & Great Grandfather) Rest In Peace. We love you guys.
Jack and Lorraine Kroker
December 28, 2021
very sorry about your loss. our prayers are with you in this time of grief.
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