John Cyril Hepditch

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John Cyril Hepditch  Sept.24,1953-Nov.3,2023

               It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Hepditch. A loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. John is predeceased by his parents Vita and Cyril Hepditch, brothers Sandy and Dave, and brother-in-law Robert Clarke. Leaving to mourn with fond memories Valerie his wife of 40 years, his son Terry (Karen), his daughter Nicole (Brandon), and the light of his life his two grandchildren Hailey and Tyler.

               Also leaving to mourn are his brothers Ray, Frank, Richard (Bev), Cyril (Bernie), Steve, and sister Monica (Jeff).

               John will be missed by numerous other family and friends including his special friends Eugene Nicholl, Clayton Green, and Mike Denief.

               “You can easily judge the character of a Man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.”

               John touched the lives of so many people especially in the Town of Whitbourne, where he was a funny dedicated bus driver, A committed firefighter for 50 years, he was a down to earth man whose greatest possession was his family. We will miss him forever.

               Visitation will be held at Holloway’s Funeral Home in Whitbourne Thursday November 9th, 2023 from 2;00-5;00  & 7;00 – 9;00 pm for family and friends. A celebration of John’s life will be held at a later date.

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  2. Valerie, Terry, Nicole and family its so sudden that our friend John has been taken away. Valerie we know how close you and John was right from the beginning. I knew he meet the right girl you could see and hear the respect and love he had for you. But now what to do and how to go on. Will I know and if I could speak for John he would expect you and everyone involved to grieve his death tremendously but I also would think that he would say go on in life continue doing the thinks we did together and I will always be by your side. May he rest in true peace! Valerie please accept our sincere condolences on this tremendous loss .

  4. Send condolences to the Hepditch Family. So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  5. John you where a great man you alway treated me and the kids with respect when we went to see you thank you for that you well be miss fly with the angels my friend this is not good by it’s see you later 🙏

  6. For the short time I knew him he certainly left a lasting impression that is for sure. Always the life of a party, you are gone but you certainly won’t be forgotten!!

  7. To Valerie and family and extended families; I am so sorry to learn of John’s passing . He certainly was a man who was a friend to many , and will certainly be missed . He was a pleasant and kind man to the children when he worked on the school bus runs . I will always remember his kindness to me and my children. RIP John, my friend. God bless you and keep you in His loving care.

  10. We are so very sorry to hear of John’s death. He was such a nice guy and was so very kind. On behalf of our Mom Martha Gosse and our family we send our deepest sympathies to each of you. We’re so very sorry for your great loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  11. John was our bus driver and family friend for many years. If we were not on the side of the road waiting to be picked up, he would stop and blow the horn to make sure we were ready to be picked up on the way back. That’s the kind of person he was.
    Thinking of you Valerie and family.

  12. Valerie and family, I am so terribly sorry to hear about your beloved John. He was such a great guy and so funny. He also gave us the best bus ride to Placentia when we went to prevocational classes, it was a fast ride and we loved it, heck I am smiling now as I write this. I hope your wonderful memories bring you so much joy one day. Thinking of you all through this sad time xo

  14. So sorry hear of John’s passing.
    My condolences Val, Terry and Nicole. John will be missed dearly by all his family and friends, take this time to cherish the memories you have made. Hugs to all. 🙏

  17. So sorry to hear about John’s passing. I have fond memories of him while I was principal of Whitbourne High School. The trips we took with the hockey team with John as our bus driver will always be wonderful memories. He was very compassionate with the students and was a pleasure to be around. Rest in Peace my friend.

  19. Valerie Terry Nicole John was a good person inside and out. He respected everyone and treated us with kindness.He will be sadly missed.

  21. Valerie, Terry and Nicole, I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. Your Husband and Dad made me laugh many times on my bus ride to school, he was not only my bus driver but entertainer. He always had a smile on his face and was so pleasant. He also taught me a few new words which I did not add to my vocabulary, lol! I remember him always humming or singing as he drove us to school he had a good tune in his heart. I am thinking of you and all your family at this very difficult time. Sending you all much love.

  23. I was talkin to him wed. He said he was best kind. Gonna miss talkin to ya skipper. I will see you on the other side one day John. Regards to your family

  24. Valerie and family: We are beyond devastated with the passing of our dear friend and neighbour John following his short and courageous battle with cancer. We will forever miss his daily phone calls and his visits to the house or out in the garage. He was more than a friend but like a brother and our children and grandchildren loved him. Nothing you asked him was too big or small to do.We will miss him immensely. Our Condolences to you and Terry and Nicole ,Karen,Brandon and His precious Grandchildren Hailey and Tyler.God Bless you all. May you Rest in Peace John and Rise in Glory.

  25. Sorry for your loss. Every time I saw Mr. Hepditch he always stopped and had a chat about anything and everything. He will surely be missed.

  28. Valerie and family, we are so sorry to hear of John’s passing, he was a valued costumer of the garage for as long as we can remember. He was a friend to many. Our deepest condolences to you all and our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this very difficult time.

  30. Our sincerest condolences go to Valerie and the family on John’s passing. We have many fond memories of John from our years in Whitbourne. May he rest in peace.

  34. My condolences to John’s family.I remember John very well from the time I lived in Whitbourne and when I was a member of the fire department. He always smiling and laughing and was loved by all. RIP John

  36. Our hearts are broken with the news of Johns passing. Sending sincere condolences to Valerie and her children and family. John was an amazing man,neighbour and friend to us. He will forever be missed. Hugs to all his family.

  37. So very sorry to hear about John”s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. God Bless.

  40. Valerie and Family, So sorry to hear of Johns’s passing. Keeping you in thought and prayer. Love Linda and Dave

  41. Great guy, always in a good mood throughout his time with Modern Paving. He was a professional driver and never short of something to say. He always took great pride in his truck and will be missed.

  42. I remember John being a very funny, family oriented man. Sending thoughts and hugs to all the family at this very difficult time. Keep the memories close.

  43. Valerie and family, my sincere condolences to you all. John was such a nice person, pleasant to everyone he met, and so well like by so many. May you find comfort in your happy memories.

  44. I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. I am glad dad and I had a chance to speak to him when I was home in Sept. Condolences to the family.

  46. So very sorry to hear about John passing,I have many wonderful memories of John especially when we were comrades in the fire department,fighting fires,having a few parties,floor hockey and much more.Thinking of you all,Rip my buddy.

  47. So sorry to hear of John’s passing. My condolences to all his family. He was always friendly and respectful may he rest in peace.

  48. Mere words will never explain “special” buddy. John was like no other friend I have ever met. I am so grateful to have had the privilege and honour to share his uniqueness. The toughest(gentlest); roughest(nicest): loudest(kindest) person to have known. Thank you, John, for allowing me to be in your presence these past forty-five years. I enjoyed every moment we shared and long for more time to banter and trade barbs and jibes. St. Peter already admitted you and I’ll pray He’ll let me in when my time is done here on earth. See ya’, John. Take care.

  49. Valerie and family: There are no words to ease your pain right now but rest assured there are many memories that will help you get through the difficult days ahead. We all have great memories of John through the years. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

  50. Valerie and family, we were so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May he Rest In Peace!

  51. Valerie and Family
    We are shocked to hear of Johns passing . So sorry for your loss .
    John was a beautiful person , always a smile , a laugh , a warm greeting every time you saw him. He was never too busy to stop and chat and we always enjoyed his visits to the office and mill.
    May it give you some peace to know we are all thinking about you at this difficult time .A truly wonderful man taken too soon . Take good care . Hugs

  52. Valerie and family, I’m so so sorry for your loss. I have many great and funny memories of John growing up and I know everyone will feel his loss. Hugs and prayers.

  54. Valerie and family❤️much love to you as your mourn the loss of a man who was larger than life! Our little town will forever be grateful for his presence in so many ways. So many stories, so many smiles xx

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