Janis (John) Dreifelds of Sudbury passed away peacefully at Maison McCulloch Hospice on December 20th, 2024 at the age of 81. He is survived by his loving wife, Madeleine (nee Lessard), son Andy (Lisa), and granddaughter Tori. Also survived by brother Juris (Ilse predeceased 2022), sister Ruta (Egils), and sister in law Mary. John was predeceased by his parents Voldemars and Zenta, and his brother Peter (1992).
John was born in Jelgava, Latvia, on September 24th, 1943. Due to the War, the family moved to Belgium, where he learned to speak French. They landed in Halifax in 1951, making their way to Kirkland Lake, Ontario and later to Toronto. He attended the University of Toronto and graduated as a Civil Engineer. Due to his work, he lived in many cities in Ontario over 40 years and retired from Tera North.
He will be missed by his many cousins, nephews, nieces, friends, and the Lessard family: Gilles predeceased (Lina), Lorraine (Roger predeceased), Louise (Jacques predeceased), and Nicole (Bob). Donations in memory of John can be made online by visiting maisonsudburyhospice.org. Arrangements entrusted to Ranger’s Cremation and Burial Services, Ltd. Condolences can be made at www.rangerssudbury.com.
Jani, I just want to say that you and Madie have always been on my No. 1 list. You always welcomed me and we could talk about anything and I always always felt 100% accepted. You will be greatly missed but never forgotten and loved eternally as are Peter, Wally and Z.
January 12, 2025
Our prayers are with you Matty and Andy during this difficult time. Always enjoyed our time with you at Peter and Mary’s house in Picton.
January 11, 2025
I will always cherish our wonderful time spent together from playing links golf on the computer, you and Maddie coming to my hockey games, watching the Blue Jays World Series on the jumbotron at the Skydome in 93 to the many sleepover weekends in Pickering and Carrying Place. Uncle John has always meant the world to us. We love you and will miss you so much.
Chris Dreifelds
January 10, 2025
Farewell to my dear brother. I’ll never forget how good you were to me in my teens when you were already working and showering me with “a teen’s needs”. May you rest in peace and say hi to our predeceased brother Peter in Heaven. Love you always and forever after.
January 9, 2025
I will miss you Uncle John. Thank you for the wonderful memories. You will never be forgotten. Love Carole
January 9, 2025
it was a pleasure to know you and appreciate your sense of humor.
January 9, 2025
I love you so much uncle John , I think about you each and every day that passes. You are now without pain and in peace looking down on us .
January 8, 2025
Uncle John you will be missed
Nathaniel Landon and Destiny will always remember you.
We love you so much
January 8, 2025