Petrus Marinus Johannes ‘John’ van den Braak, of Listowel, and formerly of Gowanstown, passed away at Royal Terrace, Palmerston, on Friday, April 29, 2022, in his 93rd year. Husband of Johanna (deBresser) van den Braak. Father of Frank of Listowel, David & Jackie of Gowanstown, Michael of Listowel, and Mary-Ann & Jamie Abbott of Waterloo. Grandfather of Janine Martyn, Kayla & Steve Ferguson, Jodi van den Braak & Dillon, and Kelly van den Braak & Brad, and great-grandfather of Tyson and Riley. Brother of Annie Pijnenburg, and Sjan VanDyck, and brother-in-law of Ans Jensen, all of Holland. Predeceased by his parents Franciscus & Joanna (Vugs) van den Braak, and siblings Riet, Johanna, Will, and Hank. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Listowel, on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 1:30pm. Visitation one hour prior. Father Ross Bartley officiated. The service was live-streamed and the link available on the funeral home website. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel. Memorial donations to Community Living Listowel or St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Listowel would be appreciated, and may be made through the Eaton Funeral Home, Listowel. The van den Braak family is thankful for all of the staff at Royal Terrace, Palmerston, for the excellent care that John received. Online condolences may be left at www.eatonfuneralhome.ca
