Obituary of John Joseph Dakens

John Joseph Dakens, Valley View Villa, formally of Westville Road, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2024 at the Villa.

He was the son of the late John Franklin Dakens and Margaret Jean (O’ Donnell).

John was employed with Johnson and MacDonald Wholesalers and later on with Sobeys Warehouse. John loved to travel, and enjoyed sports, especially baseball and hockey.  He loved to fish and enjoyed the outdoors.

John is survived by his sisters Shirley (John) Dewtie of  MacLellan’s Mountain, and Rena (Dave) Hamilton, Bath, Ontario; brother James (Melinda) Elginburg, Ontario; brother-in-law Bryan Johnson, Kingston, Ontario and several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by sister Anna Johnson.

Visitation will be held at Eagles Funeral Home on Friday, November 8, 2024 from 1 - 3pm, with burial to follow at Holy Name Cemetery, Westville, with Father Peter MacDonald presiding.  

Donations may be made in his memory to the Valley View Villa , 6125 Trafalgar Road, Stellarton, NS B0K 1S0.