With great sadness, we announce the passing of John Ovens on June 14, 2019 at St. Peter's Hospital - Maplewood; aged 73 years. Loving husband of Julie (née Dawson) for more than 50 years. The most amazing father of Tammy (Tony) D'Antonio, Cathy (Grant) McKinney, Richard Ovens, and Jodi (Rich) Fletcher. Papa Bear of thirteen grandchildren and two great-grand- children. Loving brother of Bonnie David. Will be missed by many nieces and nephews, cousins, sister and brothers-in-law. Predeceased by parents Richard and Catherine and his sister Anne. John was a faithful employee of Stelco for 34 years. He spent many hours coaching hockey and fishing with his best friends at Balsam Lake. Friends and family are invited to call at CRESMOUNT FUNERAL HOME - FENNELL CHAPEL, 322 Fennell Avenue East, Hamilton, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday, June 17, 2019. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Cremation. Donations to Tim Hortons Children's Foundation, 264 Glen Morris Road East, Saint George, ON N0E 1N0 would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences may be left at www.cresmountfennellchapel.com