Obituary for John Andriulaitis
ANDRIULAITIS, John - In the sure and certain hope in Christ of the resurrection of the body to life everlasting, John passed away peacefully on Friday, August 27, 2021 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Marie (née Sturm) for 66 years. Loving father of Robert (Corinna) and Sandra (Larry Ritter). Cherished Opa of Bethany and Danielle. Survived by his siblings Frank (Herta), Hank (Tiina), and Anna (Arvid Mikula), and his sister-in-law Lena Weisshaar, and many nieces and nephews.
John was born on the family farm near Jurbarkas, Lithuania, on August 18, 1934, but the realities of life in Europe in the time of war found the family leaving their homeland. They settled in Germany until emigrating to Canada in 1951. In Canada he met his bride-to-be, Marie, and was married on August 20, 1955. They purchased a home in Scarborough, and settled into family life. John was hired by IBM in 1956, and spent the rest of his career there. In the 1980’s they moved to Newmarket, before moving recently to Virgil to be nearer to Sandra and Larry.
John was a social man, who loved to spend time with family and friends. John and Marie loved to travel and enjoyed winter trips to the Caribbean, as well as numerous trips out west to see Robert and his family. But John was happiest when up north at the cottage and treasured the peace and tranquility it offered.
Declining health in his last years did not lessen his spirits, and he was able to live at home until moving to Upper Canada Lodge in July, where he passed away.
A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff at Upper Canada Lodge for caring for John in his last weeks of life.
A private family Service of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake, followed by interment on Thursday September 2, 2021 at St. John’s Lithuanian Cemetery in Mississauga. Arrangements entrusted to MORGAN FUNERAL HOME, 415 Regent Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake. If desired, memorial donations to Trinity Lutheran Church (P.O. Box 1901 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0) would be appreciated by the family. Memories photos and condolences may be shared at www.morganfuneral.com
John was born on the family farm near Jurbarkas, Lithuania, on August 18, 1934, but the realities of life in Europe in the time of war found the family leaving their homeland. They settled in Germany until emigrating to Canada in 1951. In Canada he met his bride-to-be, Marie, and was married on August 20, 1955. They purchased a home in Scarborough, and settled into family life. John was hired by IBM in 1956, and spent the rest of his career there. In the 1980’s they moved to Newmarket, before moving recently to Virgil to be nearer to Sandra and Larry.
John was a social man, who loved to spend time with family and friends. John and Marie loved to travel and enjoyed winter trips to the Caribbean, as well as numerous trips out west to see Robert and his family. But John was happiest when up north at the cottage and treasured the peace and tranquility it offered.
Declining health in his last years did not lessen his spirits, and he was able to live at home until moving to Upper Canada Lodge in July, where he passed away.
A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff at Upper Canada Lodge for caring for John in his last weeks of life.
A private family Service of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake, followed by interment on Thursday September 2, 2021 at St. John’s Lithuanian Cemetery in Mississauga. Arrangements entrusted to MORGAN FUNERAL HOME, 415 Regent Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake. If desired, memorial donations to Trinity Lutheran Church (P.O. Box 1901 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0) would be appreciated by the family. Memories photos and condolences may be shared at www.morganfuneral.com