John Frederick Campbell, following a lengthy battle with cancer, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 17, 2025 in his 72nd year. John was born on the 4th of May, 1953, to parents Jack and Mary Ellen Campbell (nee Wylie) in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. Survived by Wilma Campbell (nee Van Breda), the love and most cherished friend of John’s life; his children, Colleen Eveleigh (Scott) and William Campbell (Marion); his grandchildren, Erin Eveleigh (Jake), Liam Eveleigh, and Breda Campbell; and his sister Elizabeth Ross (Colin). Will also be missed by his nieces, nephews and their families, his brother and sisters-in-law, by family in Northern Ireland, and by Isla, his beloved and loyal dog. Predeceased by his parents, Jack Campbell and Mary Ellen Campbell (nee Wylie), his uncle John Hill Wylie and aunt Hettie Wylie (who were like parents to him); brother William Campbell, father-in-law William Van Breda, mother-in-law Audrey Van Breda (nee Verbeek) and his treasured friend and brother-in-law, Cleason Weber. Visitation was held on Monday, April 21, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. A memorial service took place at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Kurt Reinhardt presiding. Reception followed. Family interment in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kincardine Hospital Foundation would be appreciated, and may be made through the funeral home. A special thank you to all of the staff at Kincardine Hospital, and the oncology departments in Owen Sound and London.
