John Filewich
April 1, 1932 – October 24, 2023
John passed away at the age of 91 years, after a brief illness at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.
He is survived by his sister Irene Pronyk of Roblin, Manitoba and by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his partner Eva Hachey, brothers Steve, Harry, Mike, Peter, Paul, and Metro, sisters Ann Sadowick, Mary Menzul, Nellie Gerega, Helen Filewich, Catherine Stratychuk, and Pauline Urbanski.
A special thank you goes out to his friend Tom Riley who was instrumental in helping John keep his independence while living in his own home.
Jon was born on the family farm in the Municipality of Shell River (Zelena, Manitoba) to Dmytro and Sophie Filewich. He was one of fourteen children, seven boys and seven girls. He left the farm to attend George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario to become a Barber. John worked as a Barber in Toronto with his brother Peter, and then in Red Rock, Ontario with his friend Nick Zibresky (The Fiddling Barber). John moved to Dryden to be closer to his brother Metro and his family. He opened his own barber shop and continued to operate it until his retirement. He had been in the profession for over 60 years.
John had a passion for conversation and jokes and kept his clients in Dryden and surrounding area thoroughly entertained. John was an avid golfer and enjoyed watching his favourite baseball team the Toronto Blue Jays play ball.
In accordance with John’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and no service will be held.
An interment in the Dryden Cemetery Columbarium will take place at a later date.
Donations in his memory may be made to the DRHC Equipment Fund, PO Box 3003, Dryden, ON P8N 2Z6
Condolences may be posted at www.dcfh.ca
Arrangements entrusted to
the Dryden Community Funeral Home,
249 Grand Trunk Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2X3
