Johannes "John" Maas
March 7, 2026
MAAS, Johannes “John” – Passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the age of 67 years. Beloved husband for 47 years of Sandra Maas (née Baker). Loving father of Amanda Maas (Shane McKenzie), Ashley (Tyson) Derkach, and Adam Johannes Maas (Alex). Cherished Papa of Kaydence, Olivia, Avrey, Sophie, Colton, Maddy, Kyran, Nixson, Brennley, and Myles. Dear son of Wilhelmina Maas, and brother of Wilma (Doug) McLean, Joanne (Glen) Alexander, Wally (Allison) Maas, Cathy (Frank) Higdon, Frank Maas, and Tony (Carol) Maas. Brother-in-law of Jeff (Marian) Baker, David (Liana) Baker, and Michael (Debbie) Baker. Sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his father Johannes Maas, father-in-law Art and June Baker, mother-in-law Eva and Glen Clarke, and niece Stephanie Baker.
Visitation will be held at the England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest on Wednesday, March 11th from 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the First Baptist Church, 116 Fergus Street North, Mount Forest, on Thursday, March 12th at 11:00 a.m., with visitation at the church from 10:00-10:45 a.m. Immediately following the service, everyone is invited to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 134, 140 King Street West, Mount Forest for a reception and fellowship. Those unable to attend the funeral service are invited to view a livestream of the service by clicking the link below John’s obituary. Cremation to follow. Private family interment will be held in the spring. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of John are asked to consider a charity of your choice. Online condolences and donations may be made at www.englandfuneralhome.com
Funeral Service for John Maas
Condolences
My condolences to Sandra and the family on your loss.
— Dr Hugh Perrin, March 9, 2026Words seem so feeble in times such as this. Grief is the price one pays for love. Gone from your arms but still held in your heart. Our thoughts are with you.
— Janet and Dave Benn, March 9, 2026Thinking of you all at this very sad time. I hope you find some comfort in the beautiful memories that you’ve all shared together.
My love and sympathy to you all
Pauline (Australian cousin)
Sandra and family
So sorry to hear about the loss of John, just to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers in these days and weeks ahead.
Joe and Karen Klumper
We send our deepest sympathy in your unexpected loss. - Barry & Thelma Rawn
— Barry & Thelma Rawn, March 9, 2026Sandra and family
Sending our sincere condolences at this sad time.
Patti and Mark Vasey, Barb Bye
My sincere condolences Sandra to you & your family. So sorry for your loss. I am deeply saddened to hear of John’s passing.
Shirley Richardson 💔
To Sandra and the Maas family:
So sorry for the loss of your husband and brother. May he RIP. 🙏🕊️🕯️
To the Maas Family
Please accept our sincere sympathy and condolences on the loss of John. Wishing you comfort and peace in the days to come.
Carole & Craig Heffernan
Sandra: So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Roy & Chris
Sandra and Family, very sorry for your loss, our deepest condolences to everyone. I am sure there are many awesome memories to remember and reflect on, gone to soon.
— Kevin Barber, March 9, 2026My condolences to you Sandra and your family. May your memories sustain you in the coming months. Gone way too soon. ❤️
— Deborah Gauthier (Livingstone), March 9, 2026Sandra, sincere condolences to you and your family.
Dear Sandra and family, I was so sad to hearing the passing of your husband, father, and grandfather. My condolences.
— Marlene Mcnally, March 9, 2026Sandra we are saddened to hear of the sudden loss of John, your Husband, your best friend, your rock!
Our deepest sympathies to your entire family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult period.
We're so sorry to hear of John's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Maas family at this difficult time.
— Jeannette Weselake (Ivits), March 9, 2026Sandra and family.
My condolences to you all.
Sandra & family - We are shocked and saddened with John's sudden passing. Our deepest condolences to you. May you cherish good memories to help you through this difficult time.
— Dianne & Ivan Lawrence, March 9, 2026Oh Sandra. I’m so sorry for what you are going thru right now. My condolences to you and your entire family. Stay strong. ❤️
— Nancy McCartney, March 9, 2026Sandra, Amanda, Ashley, Adam and family. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.
— Lisa Moore, March 9, 2026Maas family we are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Our thoughts and condolences are with you at this very difficult time. Hold on to all your memories share and laugh with your families to keep John’s memory alive. Carl & Wendy Abbott
— Carl & Wendy Abbott, March 9, 2026Sandra and family and all the Baker family, please accept our deepest condolences. You are in our thoughts.
— Gord and Kathy Calder, March 9, 2026We are very sorry for your loss and send the whole family from John our condoleances. We wish you all a lot of straight .
— Ans en Johan Bax - Maas, March 9, 2026Dear Sandra and families. We and everyone are shocked and saddened with John’s sudden passing. Our deepest condolences at this time and our thoughts are with you, cherish the memories. Brad and Cathy
— Brad Schwindt, March 9, 2026Dear Sandra and family
Sorry to hear this sad news thinking of you all at this difficult time.❤️
Tom and Trudy Parker
Sandra and family. My condolences to you all, happy memories to help you make it through this difficult time.
— Rose Bannister, March 9, 2026Along with my sister Marlene Dineen we offer our sincere condolences to John's family and friends during this difficult time and the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
" Treasure your Memories and those Memories become the Greatest Treasures of all "
Bill & Diane Dineen.
We were very shocked and saddened by the passing of John! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Sincerely,
Pete and Cathy
We are very sorry to hear the sad news. Our condolences to Sandra and family and all of John's family. Sending all of you love and strength.
Ria Maas and Frances
Our condolences to the Maas and Baker families. Cherish your memories. 🙏
— Gerry Ivits, March 9, 2026Olivia & Avery and family: I am so sorry for your loss. May the memories you hold in your heart guide you through this difficult time.
— Donna Arnold, March 9, 2026Sandra and family
Pat and I are deeply shocked at the passing of John. We are sending our deepest sympathies to everyone. Pat and Diane Horrigan
Our deeply condolences to all the family Maas. We are very sorry for your loss. All the family of uncle Piet and aunt Jana Maas-Goossens, Borkel en Schaft, Netherlands
— Family Maas-Goosens, Netherlands, March 9, 2026Sandra and family and the Maas family
Our deepest condolences for the sudden loss of John. As neighbours when we were young, there is always that special bond between our Dutch families. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fons and Michelle Beeris Vandepas
Tilburg Netherlands
Sandra, I'm so very sorry to hear this news.
Remember all the good times!
Sandra and family our deepest condolences to all in the passing of John
— John&Patti Weber, March 9, 2026So sorry for your loss. Hope that good memories help you make it trought this difficult time
— Anja Hartman-Thomassen, March 9, 2026Sandra & family, I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts. Barb
— BARB STEVENSON, March 9, 2026Sandra and family
So sorry for your loss
Thinking of all 🙏🏻
Hugs 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
So sorry to hear this sad news Sandra and family. Thinking of you. Hold onto the precious memories.
Dennis & Tracy Boychuk
Dear Sandra, Amanda, Ashely and Adam and to all the Maas clan,
We send our deepest condolences. We are thinking of you while you grieve this sudden loss.
Our hearts are with you.
Sincerely,
Marita and Simon
Sandra and family, condolences in the sudden passing of John.
Sincerely Ed and Sue Kelly
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Maas family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
— Louise Noordegraaf (Ivits), March 9, 2026So sorry to hear about this. We’re thinking of you all. Sending hugs and wishing you strength for the days ahead.
— Lori-Ann Livingston and Mark Breathwaite, March 9, 2026We were so sorry to hear about the loss of John, hope you all find the strenghed to carry on and only think about the good memories.
RIP John
My sincere condolences to your family.❤️
— Debbie Aitken, March 9, 2026Our deepest condolences to Sandra and all the family. We are very sorry for your loss💖
— Fons en Petri Maas-Habraken, March 9, 2026Sandra, Amanda, Ashley and Adam, thinking of you during this difficult time. So very sorry for your loss.
Sandra, Amanda, Adam and Ashley. From my family to all of you, we are Sending Love and deep Prayers in this difficult time. To all the Maas family members, condolences to all of you on the loss of a great man.
— Junior Walker, March 9, 2026Our sincere condolences to Sandra and family and all of John’s family and friends on such a loss.
Erwin & Joan Arthur and family.