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.
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Jim says
December 25, 2023 at 8:54 pmMy condolences on John’s passing. I knew John from him being in business with my dad Nick Zibresky in Red Rock, ON. He started me in golfing at The North Shore GC in 1971. His love for sports encouraged me to love sports too. Hope to see you in Heaven again.
Clayton hachey says
December 22, 2024 at 7:43 amMy condolences to John’s passing from the Hachey family, Clayton, Evelyn, Emily. I wish we could have been part of the service at the cript burrial siding inside with my mom Eva. John was a big part of our lives, especially golfing, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, fishing to sweeping and cleaning the barbershop each day in Dryden. Keeping the Car perfectly washed, house emaculantly clean, helping with the garden. many layers of house paint, visiting Paul & Helen farm in Roblin. And to the many years in Red Rock in the barber shop / candy shop / pool hall. with Nick Zibresky. We will alway have our memories with John and my mother.
Donations in his memory may be made to the DRHC Equipment Fund, PO Box 3003, Dryden, ON P8N 2Z6