John Schimmens
Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, John Schimmens passed away at Marianhill Hospice on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the age of 68.
John, of Pembroke, was the beloved husband of Nicole East. He was a devoted and loving father to Michael Schimmens (Leslie), and a cherished second father to Sylvette Brousseau (David) and Chantal Rioux- (Nicolas Delahousse). A proud and loving grandfather, John will be fondly remembered by Paige, Matthieu, Luxzen, Garnet, Benjamin, and Gregory.
He was a dear brother to Alice Mercer (Shawn) and Nancy Schimmens, infant sister Joy and a loving son of Mary and the late Mervin Schimmens. John will also be deeply missed by the entire East family and by all who knew and loved him.
Cremation has taken place. Friends are invited to share their memories of John with his family during visitation at the Murphy Funeral Home, 296 Isabella Street, Pembroke on Saturday April 11, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until a celebration of his life in the Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Interment St. Columba’s Columbarium followed by a luncheon at the Funeral Home.
In memory of John, donations to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation would be gratefully appreciated by the family.
