Henning, John

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of John Henning (74) at his beloved home on The Ottawa River. John was married to Brenda (Bettridge) (2015) and is survived by his two loving children, Dakota and Yinyang Henning. John was the son of Bert (1988) and Eleanor (1976) Henning and stepson of Isabel Henning (2021). Big brother to Bruce and Mark (Kathleen) Henning and stepsister Anne Pederson, uncle to Matthew and Laura Henning and Hunter Pederson. John was born and raised in Niagara Falls. He later attended the University of Guelph and obtained a doctoral degree in Agricultural Economics. There he met Brenda through mutual friends and realized once she moved off to Oregon to pursue her Master’s, he wanted to build a life with her. After finishing school together in Montréal, they moved to Hawkesbury. John obtained a position at McGill University as a professor & Brenda worked as a child Psychologist for the OCDSB as well as opening a private practice in Hawkesbury. They bought an old farmhouse on Front Road and together turned its restoration into a lifelong passion project. He will be sorely missed by everyone who was blessed enough to have known him at any point throughout his life. Especially by his two children who could never thank him enough for everything. Cremation has taken place and a private family internment will take place. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital Foundation.