Jan “John” Fieten of Teeswater, passed away with his daughters by his side, at London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Campus, on Monday, April 20th, 2026, at the age of 86.
Beloved husband of the late Gysberta “Betty” Fieten (née Van Arkel) who predeceased him on September 26th, 2014.
Devoted and proud father of Karen Coutts (Dan) and Cindy Zondervan (Tony)
Cherished Opa to grandchildren, Chey Coutts (Zach), Will Coutts (Alessandra), DJ Coutts, Abby Zondervan (Manny), Chris Zondervan, Kaitlyn Zondervan and great-granddaughters, Alanna Coutts and Elli Fish.
Missed by his siblings, Hank and Elizabeth Fieten of Lindsay, John and Hennie Fieten, Hillie Tuhuteru, Wilma and Hans van den Bergh all of Holland, along with in-laws Jan and Gerald Pebesma of Brampton, Ria and John Wilson of Manitoba, Herb Van Arkel of Caledon, and Aveline and Dave Bailey of Brantford.
Fondly remembered by several nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours.
Predeceased by his parents, Willem and Hendrikje (née Monen) Fieten, in-laws, Huibert and Riek Van Arkel, siblings Annie, Wim and Henny, brothers in law, Frank Tuhuteru and Jack Waters and sister-in-law, Joyce Van Arkel.
Visitation took place at the Tiffin Funeral Home, Teeswater on Sunday, April 26th, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Private graveside service was held at Culross-Teeswater Cemetery.
Memorial donations to Salem United Church or the Teeswater Medical Centre appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Portrait and memorial online at www.tiffinfuneralhome.ca.
