John William Vanderwerf Obituary

We bid farewell to John William Vanderwerf of Melbourne, Ontario, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 11, 2025. John William touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John William Vanderwerf to pay them a last tribute.

Though John William has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Tina Vanderwerf and Willem Vanderwerf; and his stepfather Bill Smith. He is survived by: his sons, Krag (Casandra) and Blake (Nicole); his grandchildren, Byron, Leo, Anna and Mia; and his siblings, Elsie (Dick Garrison), Bob Vanderwerf (Brenda), Kathy (Richard), Mary (Tim Williamson) and Pauline (Chris Snedden). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.