Obituary of John Zmuda
Zmuda, John
A resident of Chatham, John Zmuda passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance - Chatham Campus on May 26, 2025 at the age of 73.
Born in Brantford, John was the son of John and Mary (nee Roth) Zmuda.
Beloved husband of 51 years to Joanne (nee Coleman).
Survived by son, Michael (Shari) Zmuda of Courtland, ON, daughter Jennifer (Wade) Zmuda of Chatham, ON, granddaughter Kaylee Parker and brother Joseph (Linda) Noth of Chatham, ON. Predeceased by sister Mary Moyahan.
Cremation has taken place. Private family service to be held.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at the McKinlay Reception Centre, 459 St. Clair St., Chatham from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Donations in memory of John to the Chatham Kent Health Alliance-Progressive Care Unit would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
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