John "Jack" Van Der Jagt

Less than eighteen hours after the passing of his dear wife Sylvia (Lover), of 73 years Jack is ascending into heaven to continue the love affair. He died peacefully on March 15 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital. Jack was the family patriarch and a fierce protector of everyone he loved, right to his last breath.  He was a loved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather to sons Fred, (Christie), Michael (Christine), Russell (Beverly) and daughter Susan (Stephen). Grandchildren Amy (Jason), Emma, Graeme, Joseph (Cheryl), Linda, Katherine, Adam (Kimberly), Abby (Nick), Alex, Sarah (Trevor), Daevyd (Manuel), and Great Grandmother to Kelton, Brennan, Atlas, Ryder, Evelyn, and Eleanor. Survived by his sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Kennedy. Predeceased by his loving wife Sylvia.

A combined funeral service will be held this Saturday, March 18th at St. Thomas Anglican Church, Bracebridge ON. Visitation will take place at 1:00 pm with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Thomas Anglican Church, Bracebridge.