John Joseph Gingras
July 2, 1948 – May 21, 2017
Suddenly on Sunday May 21st, after a fabulous camping and fishing trip with the boys, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Gingras.
John is survived by the love of his life and soul mate Dorothy Gingras, Children: Dan (Larissa) Gingras, Mike (Sabra) Gingras, Shawna (Dave) Chapman, Kieth Hoffstrom and Wendy Hoffstrom. Grandchildren: Destiny Pollock (Marcus Lendrum), Bobby Hoffstrom, Kiera Pollock, Mackenzie Bell and 1 Great Grand daughter: Lexie McKend. Brother & Sister-in-laws: Herman (Jeannie)LaBelle,
Gene (Polly) LaBelle, James LaBelle, Joanne (Richard) Brouillette, Lawrence (Suzette) LaBelle and Betty Gingras and by several nieces and nephews.
John was predeceased by his parents Harold and Edna Gingras, Brothers: Bob, Henry and Harry and Sisters: Christine, Betty and Mickey.
John was born July 2nd, 1948 in Obe, Ontario. He grew up in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. John served in the Vietnam War and moved to Dryden, Ontario in 1991 where he met the love of his life. They married in 1992 and he never looked back. John was a flooring installer and had a dream of owning his own business so he and his wife opened Sunset Flooring in 1998. He installed floors for over 50 years and took great pride in every job/work he had ever done. He was the hardest working man you would ever meet. He excelled at everything he did. He was brilliant!
John was not all about work though, he loved his time with the guys. He really enjoyed hunting and fishing and he always out-fished everyone. He took up golf later in life and that also grew to be one of his favourite past-times. He truly loved spending time outdoors. He was a man’s man.
John always told great stories and could tell a joke like no other. John had great love for his family as they had for him. He loved hosting family gatherings and dinners. Family was very important to him and he made sure all of the family knew that.
He had a heart of gold and we are going to miss his booming voice and big bear hugs.
Rest in Peace your work here is done.
There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will take place on Monday May 29, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Emanuel Baptist Church with
Pastor Jake Letkanen officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a Charity of Choice, through the Dryden Community Funeral Home 249 Grand Trunk Ave., Dryden, ON, P8N 2X3
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to dcfh@drytel.net subject heading: Gingras.
