John Briggs Cleat Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Briggs Cleat (Waterloo, Ontario), who passed away on March 2, 2026, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Briggs Cleat to show support.

In the sacred silence of farewell, John is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that John's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Cleat and Janet Cleat (Briggs); his brother Jim Cleat; and his sister-in-law Lenore. He is survived by: his wife Wilma E. Kennedy; his daughter Nicole (Dave Olsen); his grandchildren, Logan (Angel Gale) and Paige Olsen; his niece Donia (Alan Whyte); and his nephew Alan Cleat.

Memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society through the funeral home. Donations are being accepted for: CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY - SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DU CANCER (CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY - SOCIETE CANADIENNE DU CANCER).