John Van Geersdaele

November 18, 2016

John Joseph Van Geersdaele, a resident of Wallaceburg, died unexpectedly in Chatham on Friday, Novemeber 18, 2016 at the age of 49. John is the son of the late John & Evelyn (Daniels) Van Geersdaele and stepson of Wick Sheppard. Beloved husband of Sherry (Barnes). Amazing stepdad of Derek & Jacklyn Bourne. Dear brother & brother-in-law of Vickie & Jim Sheppard, Sally Burrows (Randy), Janice & Dennis McGaffey, Mary Lou & Garry Glenn, Larry & Pegg Sheppard, Vicki Reid (Bob) and Pam & John Keast. He will be missed by his many nieces & nephews. John was known as the Cotton Candy Man, selling cotton candy at different events like the Santa Claus Parade, was an employee of Rulmeca and former employee of Oxford Automotive. The family will receive relatives and friends at the HAYCOCK-CAVANAGH FUNERAL HOME, 409 Nelson Street in Wallaceburg from 2-4 & 7-9 PM on Tuesday. The funeral will be celebrated at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 23 at 11 AM. Cremation with interment to follow. If desired, remembrances to the charity of your choice may be left at the funeral home. 519.627.3231. Online tributes may be left at www.CavanaghFuneralHome.ca