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Entered into rest on Monday, September 14, 2020 at the Brockville General Hospital. Johannes Gregorius Holt, at the age of 88 years. Beloved husband of Josephine and loving father of Ellen (Corey), Marianne (John), John (Janice), Dorothy (Mark), Rene (Sandra) and Joanne (Dennis). Cherished Opa of Jonathan, Matthew, Magdalene, Jason, Shawn, Justin, Jordan, Zakery, Adam, Joshua, Jacob, Lucas, Vanessa and Victoria. Great Opa to Elissa, Madison, Branson and Emerson. Also survived by his nieces and nephews Mary, Joanne, John and Ed of Canada and by several brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; and several nieces and nephews in the Netherlands.
He was predeceased by his parents Johannes Lamertus Holt and Elisabeth (Korsman) Holt; by his siblings John, Hendrick, Ann, Herman and Arnold, all in the Netherlands, as well as his sister-in-law Ann (John) Nyland of Canada.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions a private gathering in celebration of George's life will be held at Irvine Funeral Home and Chapel, 4 James Street East, Brockville with interment at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Brockville General Foundation will be gratefully acknowledged.
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