John Vlcek

July 30, 1944 - June 14, 2018

VLCEK; John of Oil Springs passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at C.E.E. Hospital of Bluewater Health, Petrolia. John was a loving husband of Joyce (nee McKillop). He will be deeply missed by his daughters Amanda (Mike) Lambert and Lindsay, and his grandsons Jacob, Tyler, and William. He is also survived by his sister Mary (Ken) Randall and many nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Augustina Vlcek and his brothers Louis (the late Betty), Joe (Elaine), and Frank. John was born into a farming family and after coming home from his service in the Air Force, he happily returned to farming, working side-by-side with his brothers. Cremation has taken place. A service celebrating John’s life will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, 4059 Petrolia Line, Petrolia. Visitors will be received one hour prior to the beginning of the service. A Celebration of Life will be held following, at the Inwood Fire Hall, 6483 Wiedman Line, Inwood, from 1-4 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to C.E.E. Hospital Foundation (www.ceehf.ca) or the Canadian Cancer Society (www.cancer.ca). Before he passed, John wished to express his thanks to Dr. Daniel, the oncology nurses at Bluewater Health, and the nurses who cared for him at C.E.E. Hospital. John and his family would also like thank the friends and family who have shown support through this difficult time. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.needhamjay.com.