Obituary of John Arthur Henderson

Henderson, Mr. John (Jack) Peacefully passed away at the age of 86, at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Sarnia after a brief struggle with cancer on Sunday, July 12, 2015. Jack was the devoted and loving husband of 50 years to his wife Bobbie (McGee)(Watford Quality Care). Jack will be greatly missed by his children Jennifer Chalupka and her husband Brian of Alvinston, Ontario, and Patti Henderson of Coquitlam, B.C. His loss will be deeply felt by his three cherished grandchildren, Kyle, Shelby and Corey Chalupka. Jack will indeed be missed by his sister Madeline Walterhouse and her husband John, his sister in law Ilene Henderson, and brother and sister inlaw Allan McGee and his wife Shirley and his many nieces and nephews. Jack was predeceased by his parents Milt and Alice Henderson, brother Bill and sister Vera Miner. Jack always had a smile on his face, a cheery disposition. He was known for his numerous stories, poems and jokes. He found the joy in life, whether it was farming, selling real estate or delivering the London Free Press. Jack loved watching the Blue Jays and Maple Leafs. He loved his morning coffee and with the guys and gals at the Huron Cove. His final years with Bobbie were happy ones in their little white house. The last year was a struggle but Jack was steadfast and lovingly took care of Bobbie in her struggles with dementia until he no longer could manage. His last days were spent in the tender care of the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospice. Visitation will take place at DENNINGS OF FOREST, 9 James Street South, Forest, on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. A Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday morning, July 15, 2015, at 11:00 am at Forest United Church. Interment to follow at Bethel Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to St. Joseph’s Hospice, the Canadian Cancer Society or to Forest United Church. Online condolences may be left at www.denning.ca