It is with great sadness, that the family of John Blaszynski, announces his peaceful passing in his home in Fenwick on Saturday May 10th, 2025. He was just four weeks shy of his 92nd birthday and his 64th wedding anniversary.
John was born in Togo Saskatchewan on June 8th, 1933 after his family emigrated from Poland. He was the sixth of seven children born to Ferdinand and Victoria (Fit). The family moved to a farm on Sumbler Road and he has been a Fenwick boy ever since, choosing Fenwick as the place to grow a family. Family was everything to him.
John was happiest in his own back yard, building structures out of cedar or landscaping with mortar and stone. John was a great athlete and baseball was his passion. Like many other Ontarians, he was a Toronto Maple Leafs fan. His greatest contribution to the community was the mentorship and role model that he represented to the many young boys, now men, whom he coached in both hockey and baseball. John played hockey until he was 71 years old when it was time for him to hang up his skates. He was a real music lover who played clarinet and saxophone for dances and weddings all through his youth and married life. In his eighties he started taking piano lessons.
Retiring in his early sixties from Hayes Dana in Thorold, he enjoyed a long retirement, traveling with his wife, golfing all over Niagara, and building his beautiful parklike garden retreat in his cherished home. John was a proud Fenwick Lion and truly enjoyed the fellowship, fraternity and good deeds of the club.
John is survived by his loving wife Elsie (Baschuk); children John Blaszynski “Chinner”, Brian “Buzz” (Chris) Blaszynski, Karen Blaszynski, Kathy (James) DiGiuseppe (nee Blaszynski), grandchildren Alex, Lauren, Danni, Dante, Julian, Matteo, Trevor, and sister Mary Moroz (Paul) and sister-in-law Cynthia.
He is predeceased by his parents, Ferdinand and Victoria, his sisters Anne (Walter) Kardas, Elaine (Bronson) Pezanoski, his brothers Walter “Buzz” (Wanda) Blaszynski, Joe (Mary) Blaszynski, Stan (“Kitty” Katharine) Blair, brother-in-law Joe Barszcz and sweet uncle to many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the caregivers from Care Partners for their daily support that kept our father comfortable in his home, as per his wishes. John was also grateful to have daily support from his daughter Karen, who lives close by and kept a watchful eye on both him and Elsie. To the Fenwick Fire Fighters and other first responders: thank you for being there on each occasion when our father needed assistance.
Visitation for John will be held at Lampman Funeral Home, 724 Canboro Road, Fenwick on Friday May 16th, from 5pm to 7pm, followed by a prayer vigil
Funeral Mass will be held at St Ann’s Church, 834 Canboro Road, Fenwick at 11am on Saturday May 17th. Rite of committal to follow at Hillside Cemetery 451 Canboro Road, Ridgeville. Reception to follow at St. Ann’s Church, Fenwick.
In lieu of flowers, if so desired, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
To the Blaszynski family we extend our most sincere condolences.
Allie, Bob & Jamey Watson
Brian, Chris, Lauren and Danni – our thoughts and prayers are with you. Erina and Robert
My condolences for uncle John . He will be missed . Sorry I haven’t seen the family in many years . Prayers for you all 🙏
It was an honour to get to know John at Mass, you will be missed.
Elsie,
The love John had for you was that from a romantic movie. He loved you so effortlessly. The last visit I had with the both of you- I had told you both, that I hope my husband and I are exactly like the two of you when we get to that point in our life.
Thank you John for always being so kind and sweet, telling me of all the amazing things you’ve done in your life although you always played off like it was nothing.
You helped and changed so many lives for the better without even knowing it.
I am going to miss you beyond words could ever describe.
Thanks for always making me feel welcomed.
My deepest condolences to the whole entire family
[⚠️ Suspicious Content] Ashley, I so wish You would have been with us today, so I could give my new baby sister a big hug. Dad looked forward to seeing you so much that he would clean up himself, so he would have more time to spend with you. You far exceeded your caretaker role in that you inspired him. I was chatting with Mom today and she said you would start giggling the minute you entered the room, and your laughter worked better than any drug prescribed. I am not sure Dad told you about his mom, our Baba. She is still quarterbacking the family and took him by the hand to welcome him back home. She explained to him why things had to be they way they were, and she explained how he had executed Gods plans making me a tough and resilient man, both mentally and physically, so that I could continue Dads walk with Jesus and continue to touch the souls of others. Change his passion for Baseball to hockey, and his humility to my attitude, and your pretty much have a Chinner Senior. Thank you so much for being one of the special ones in his life. May your God guide you through your life and carry you gently upon his back during the trying times.
We are very sorry for the family’s loss. Our club, the Fabulous Fenwick Lions Club, will miss him greatly. John was always an active participant and freely shared his opinions and ideas with us.
Dear John, Brian,Karen, Kathy and family,
It is with great sadness that I have learned of the passing of your father.
Your father was a positive influence for me as a sports coach during my youth. He always instilled confidence as we practiced and played baseball and hockey.
It is my hope that your spirits will be buoyed upon reflection of happier times when your father was healthy and well. John will be missed but always remembered fondly by all who knew him.
Please know that others do care and understand your sorrow during this difficult time. Peace be with you all.
Respectfully,
Richard Larson
Calgary, AB
John was a wonderful, kind gentleman. We worked together many years ago at Hayes-Dana. We spoke together when he had a 90th Birthday celebration, as we reminsced about the good old days. A great guy who will be missed! Sending sincere condolences to his familly and friends.
Dear Elsie and Family,
Thinking of you at this time of great sadness. May your loving family and friends give you comfort and strength in the days ahead as you mourn the loss of your Beloved Husband and Loving Father. A mass of celebration in honor, Uncle John’s life, will be offered at a later date, and a donation in his memory will be made to Ed’s House Northumberland and Hospice.
Take care,
Jay