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JOHN BUSKENS
John leaves behind his wife Mary of 56 years; their two sons, Tony and Rick, their wives, Donna and Shazia; his three grandsons, Armaan, Raushan and Kamran; his sisters, Marie and Brenda; his brother Andries, and numerous nieces and nephews.
John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, sibling and friend. Born in the Netherlands in 1936 to a family of 11 children, John moved to Canada at age 25 with $10.00 in his pocket and a hole in his shoe. There, he became a commercial electrician, met Mary and together they built a strong and secure future for themselves and their children. John always had a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his face. He was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. He cherished his family deeply, and was grateful for the life he lived.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent in John's name to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 21, 2019
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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My Sister Pauline and also our Father Paul and Mother Ada Always & Often spoke enthou-siasticly about their Dutch Friends John & Mary Buskens. A Much Appreciated Couple and Beacon in this Sea of Canadians. With Whom you could Speak Dutch, Recognize Jokes and Proverbs. Also Share the Culture and Roots of a Now Far Away Homeland. This makes you feel Less Lonely and more At Home when you Suddenly arrive in this Large New Country. And have to begin Build Up your Existence. Pauline arrived here Before 1965. You will All Miss John very Much. And I will Cherish the Remembrance if his Name. - Posted by: A.M. Kloezeman (Lyon) (Friends of my Sister A. Pauina Cross) on: Sep 14, 2020
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My Condolences to his wife Mary, Tony and Richard. - Posted by: Guy Glesby (Neighbor) on: Jan 08, 2020
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Our sincere condolences to the family. We met John in the early 60s. He was a good friend, always cheerful and very generous with his time. Rest in Peace - Posted by: Dieter (Bob) and Gisela Howald (Friends ) on: Dec 23, 2019
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We are sorry to learn of John's passing and offer our condolences to John's family. He was an honest and a sincere man who didn't mince his words and always kept his word. Canada was a better place for his being here - Posted by: Ted Mialkowski family (Workmate and friends) on: Dec 22, 2019
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I met John on a construction job in the late 1960's. Later on we worked together on electrical upgrades at the Health Sciences Centre. He was a good electrician he really knew his stuff always ready lend a helping hand and advice. Rest in peace old chum. - Posted by: David Robertson (co worker ) on: Dec 21, 2019
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Mr. Buskins was one of my favourite patients at Garden City Dental. Always a smile and some kind of funny comment . I will miss seeing him my sincere sympathy to the Buskins family. Your Dad was a family man. He always mentioned his kids and grandkids at every appointment . God bless 🙏 - Posted by: Barb Fisher ( Acquaintance ) on: Dec 21, 2019
