Wednesday, November 29, 2023
I was fortunate to cross paths with Jan in 2011, when our real estate agent introduced me (fresh immigrant from Belgium) to Jan when we were looking for a handyman to build our deck, garden shed and finish the basement of the new house.
Jan's craftmanship and efficiency was matched by his cheerful demeanor. What struck me the most was his remarkable physical strength at the age of 70+!
Listening to Jan's stories was like taking a journey through time, about Friesland, and about the Oakville of yesteryear;, but also about the loved ones he sadly had lost.
It was sad to see him move to Cornwall to be closer to his daughter and grandchild, but one can only admire that he wasn’t afraid to leave things behind to start from scratch, and I can only be happy to see that he also found a loving partner again.
My thoughts and condolences go out to his family and close friends. Jan’s memory will be forever etched in my heart, and I am still enjoying his craftmanship in all the work he did in my house.
May he rest in peace, reunited with ones dear to him.
