Dr. John Dewey "Jack" Bishop

1939 - 2026  (87 years)

• Name	John Dewey "Jack" Bishop
  Prefix	Dr.
  Born	1939	Petrolia, Enniskillen Twp., Lambton Co., Ontario
  Gender	Male
  Honoured	1984
  	Kitchener-Waterloo Citizen of the Year
  Interesting	public service
  Died	1 Jan 2026	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Person ID	I495091	Generations
  Last Modified	17 Feb 2026

  
  

  Family	Jeanne,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Children	1. Mike Bishop
  Last Modified	24 Feb 2026
  Family ID	F302661	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Obituary of Dr. John Dewey Bishop It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Jack Bishop. He died on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at his home at Winston Park in Kitchener. He is predeceased by his father Judson and mother Louisa, along with his sisters Mary and Laura. He is also predeceased by his wife Jeanne. Jack is survived by his son Mike (Jackie) and his granddaughters Natalie and Sarah (Tyler). Jack was born in Petrolia, Ontario and grew up there, leaving to pursue a dental career at the University of Toronto. He graduated in 1963, and after a brief stint in Smith Falls, decided to begin his own dental practice in downtown Kitchener for over 53 years. In between patients, he was often on the telephone talking to friends and acquaintances from the many service clubs of which he was a part. This was Jack's true passion! He was a longtime member of the Royal Order of Jesters, along with Lions Club International, and he was instrumental in founding the local Lions Club of Kitchener. He was a committed supporter for the Dog Guides program, helping to raise over $900,000 over the years. Jack was also a founding member of the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, serving as the president from 1972 to 1976. He was often responsible for acquiring and caring for sponsors over the years, and he maintained friendships with those he dealt with for decades. Jack was part of the selection of the Kitchener-Waterloo Citizen of the Year, an award that he won in 1984. He was also a tireless worker in providing the local Santa Claus parade. Whenever he had spare time, he liked to golf at Westmount Golf and Country Club, a place that he was a member of since the 1960s. So, it is with sadness that we say goodbye to Jack, and as one of his friends recently stated, "He had a pretty good run." We would like to thank the staff at the local hospitals who treated Jack well during his recent stays, along with the committed staff at Winston Park, who always treated him with kindness. Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, condolences for the family or donations to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides may be made through www.erbgood.com. Obituary of Dr. John Dewey Bishop: Erb & Good Family Funeral Home Erb & Good Funeral Home | Exce... Available at: https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/17957/Dr-John-Bishop/obituary.html#tribute-start (Accessed: 6 January 2026).

  
  

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  Born - 1939 - Petrolia, Enniskillen Twp., Lambton Co., Ontario Died - 1 Jan 2026 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth