In memory of
Janos 'John' Hajdu
May 5, 1931 - November 9, 2026
Janos “John” Hajdu passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Lakeridge Heights Retirement Residence, at the age of 95. John was the beloved husband of 63 years to Emma, and loving father to Susan (Tom), John (Heather), and Michael (Stephanie). He was a proud grandpa to Alexandra (Justin), Rebecca, Ryan (Kaitlyn), Zach, Alisha, Isabella and Oscar.
John was born in Kisber, Hungary, spending time in the Hungarian army before earning his tool and die trade in Budapest. During the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, he seized the opportunity to seek a better life in Canada for himself and his family, immigrating first to Oshawa and eventually settling in Whitby. With his skilled trade, John found employment immediately, before working for over 30 years with General Motors in Oshawa as a tool and die maker. After retirement, John kept busy with his tools, woodworking and crafting gifts for his family. He also enjoyed going to auctions, discovering bargains that he could then fix and bring back to life. John’s greatest joy in life came from supporting his children and grandchildren and seeing them thrive and succeed.
Our family extends its sincere thanks to the wonderful staff at Lakeridge Heights, who cared for John with compassion and dignity. The family will have a private service at a later time.
John was born in Kisber, Hungary, spending time in the Hungarian army before earning his tool and die trade in Budapest. During the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, he seized the opportunity to seek a better life in Canada for himself and his family, immigrating first to Oshawa and eventually settling in Whitby. With his skilled trade, John found employment immediately, before working for over 30 years with General Motors in Oshawa as a tool and die maker. After retirement, John kept busy with his tools, woodworking and crafting gifts for his family. He also enjoyed going to auctions, discovering bargains that he could then fix and bring back to life. John’s greatest joy in life came from supporting his children and grandchildren and seeing them thrive and succeed.
Our family extends its sincere thanks to the wonderful staff at Lakeridge Heights, who cared for John with compassion and dignity. The family will have a private service at a later time.