John Punchaby Dakin

DAKIN, John - At his residence on Wednesday May 1, 2013. John P. Dakin of Caressant Care, Woodstock in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Nora E. (nee Peckham) Dakin (1995). Dear father of Joan Matheson and her husband Keith and Wayne Dakin and his wife Barbara all of Oxford Centre. Loved grandfather of Lisa (Daryl) Lewis, Leanne (Edwin Cardoso) Greentree, Bradley Dakin, Brenda Dakin (Steven Ling-Dakin) and great grandfather to Shelby Dakin. Dear brother-in-law to Joyce Dakin, Hazel Garfat, Bea Peckham, Ed Miles, Ken Sherman. John is also survived by his nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends at Caressant Care and the Woodstock area and by his "best friend" Rosie. Predeceased by his son Jim (1977), brother George Dakin (2011) and sister Lily Lively-Perry (1993). Friends are welcome to join the family at Christ Church Anglican, Oxford Centre on Friday May 3, 2013 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm where the funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm with Rev. Derek Perry officiating. Interment in Christ Church Anglican Cemetery. The family graciously declines floral tributes in favour of memorial contributions to the Christ Church Anglican Chair Lift Fund or the Fusion Centre, Ingersoll "Bradley's Activity Fund" would be appreciated and may be arranged through the Brock and Visser Funeral Home, Woodstock, 519-539-0004. . Online condolences at www.brockandvisser.com "He suffered much in silence, his spirit did not bend, he faced his past with courage, until the very end. In tears we saw him sinking, we watched him fade away, our hearts were almost broken, he fought so hard to stay. And then we saw him sleeping, so peacefully free from pain, we could not wish him back with us to suffer again."

Visitation Details

Friday, May 3rd, 2013 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Christ Church Anglican Oxford Centre

Service Details

Friday, May 3rd, 2013 2:00pm, Christ Church Anglican Oxford Centre

Interment Details

Christ Church Anglican Cemetery