Holden JohnHOLDEN, John Luke  - Peacefully at Sunnycrest Nursing Home with family by his side on Monday, December 3, 2018 at the age of 78.

Beloved husband of Patricia for 56 years.

Loving dad of Ruth Spence (Randy) and Mary Geisberger (Dave). Cherished poppa of Josh, Jacob and Lauren.

Brother of Jane (Craig) and predeceased by Robert.

John will be missed by extended family and friends. In John’s spare time music was a big part of his life.

He belonged to the Oshawa Civic Band and took part in the Oshawa Symphony.

John had a great fascination for antique boats, steamships and the history of Muskoka.

He had a lifelong passion for fire trucks and fire equipment and later on started his own business; Holden Fire Equipment. Cremation will take place with interment at a later date.

Donations in memory of John to Alzheimer’s Society of Durham Region or Christ Church (Windermere, ON) would be appreciated and can be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558).

Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com.

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