John Heslinga's obituary , Passed away on February 17, 2026 in Brighton, Ontario

John Heslinga

June 10, 1954 - February 17, 2026 (71 years old)

Brighton, Ontario

John Heslinga's obituary , Passed away on February 17, 2026 in Brighton, Ontario

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brighton Funeral Home

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John Heslinga

June 10, 1954 - February 17, 2026 (71 years old)

Brighton, Ontario

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John Heslinga Obituary

The passing of John Heslinga (Brighton, Ontario) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 17, 2026 at the age of 71. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Heslinga to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Klaas Heslinga and Maria Heslinga; his wife Debra Heslinga (Down); his children, Daniel (Elizabeth) of Kingston, Christopher (Jesse) of Victoria, BC and Jennifer (Jason) of Colborne; his grandchildren, Gabriel, Nathan, Mary and Elodie; and his siblings, Ben (Michele) and Renita (Mark) of Carson's Camp.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 11th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Sandpiper Centre (8 Mills Rd, Brighton, ON K0K1H0).

If desired, Memorial Donations in Memory of John may be made to The Bridge Hospice Warkworth or Ride for Dad https://ridefordad.ca.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brighton Funeral Home



Sat

Apr 11

Celebration of life

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Sandpiper Centre
8 Mills Rd, Brighton, ON K0K1H0

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