JON SAMUEL VOUTT

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jon Samuel Voutt, 61, on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont.
Jon was born July 24, 1947 in St. Steven, N.B.
There he was raised by his mother, Jean, with his brothers, Vance (Ethan), Vince, and Dale.
As a young man, Jon ventured westward and eventually stopped at Thunder Bay, Ont. There he met the love of his life, Jane Singleton.
The couple were wed Sept 22, 1973.
Starting in Thunder Bay and then later Fort Frances, they raised two daughters, Michelle and Melissa.
The true focus of Jon’s life can be summed up in one word: FAMILY. Jon’s tireless devotion to his wife and daughters was ever present. He loved spending time with his daughters and grandchildren.
Jon’s work life consisted of managing different retail stores, including K-Mart, Stedmans, and Western Groceries to name a few.
Later in his work career, many would remember Jon as the always smiling Holsum Breadman delivering bread around the district. With his approachable, soft-spoken ways, Jon could get along with anyone.
While his visits were few, Jon always remained a Maritimer at heart. He was forever catching up on the latest headlines in the St. Croix Courier.
He enjoyed being outside in the yard and occasional chance to wet a line fishing.
Jon is survived by his wife, Jane; daughters, Michelle (Roy) Kaun and Melissa (Brent) Danylchuk; grandchildren, Jessica, Dylan, Ryan, and Erika; brothers, Ethan (Jackie) Voutt and Vince Voutt; and nieces, Lori Ann, Mary Jean, Regina, Lisa, and their families.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the Northridge Funeral Home in Emo, Ont., with Rev. Frances Flook officiating.
In memoriam donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association c/o Northridge Funeral Home, P.O. Box 89, Emo, Ont., P0W 1EO.
Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com
“God saw you getting tired. When a cure was not to be.
He closed his arms around you and whispered ‘Come with Me.’
In tears we saw you sinking. We watched you fade away.
Our hearts were almost broken; you fought so hard to stay.
But when we saw you sleeping so peacefully free from pain,
We could not wish you back to suffer so again.
So keep your arms around him, Lord, and give him special care.
Make up for all he suffered and all that seemed unfair.”