Our beloved Dad and Opa passed away on November 30th, 2017 following a brief illness, five days short of his 86th birthday. Born in Limburg, Netherlands on December 5, 1931, he married his sweetheart Katharina (Toos) in 1954 and immigrated to Canada three years later.
He leaves us to join our precious Mom and Oma, who passed away in March 2006. He will be forever remembered by his children, Tony (Leanne), Gerald (Lisa), Monique (Martin) Cain; grandchildren, Jennifer, James (Erin), Jane, Andrew (Denise), Madelyn (Jayden); and great-grandchildren, Addyson and Ethan. Family in the Netherlands and Canada, dear Dutch friends, good neighbours and his dog Chuckie will miss him greatly.
Friends and family will gather at Holland House, 733 Vanalman Avenue, Victoria, on Saturday, January 20th, 2018 at 1:00 pm to remember Theo.
A special thank you to Bayshore Home Health for their exceptional care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Victoria Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Andre en Indu
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Monique en Pol Paas-Van den Enden Dear Tony, Gerald, Monique and family,
We are sorry for your loss. We will keep ome Theo and tante Toos forever in our minds.
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Kind regards, Ome Johan, Monique, Pol and Pol’s parents, Judith, Marion and Joep
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Resi van der Mark en familie Lieve Tony, Gerald, Monique en familie,
Gecondoleerd met het overlijden van jullie vader en grootvader. Wij wensen jullie heel veel sterkte in deze moeilijke tijd. In gedachten zijn wij bij jullie.
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Elly Gilchrist Saddened to hear of your father’s passing. We enjoyed a warm friendship with your parents for many years. My thoughts are with you and your families at this difficult time.
Jeannie Peeters and family
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Gerry Cheng I will miss seeing Theo and Chuckie on their walk about.
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peggy kerssemeeckers Veel sterkte allemaal met het verlies van, voor mij, Ome Theo! Ook namens mijn man en kinderen.
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Ruth Ferne I will miss Theo as a friend and neighbour at Braefoot Place. I will always remember his wonderful sense of humour.
With caring thoughts
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Catherine McDonald and all at Braefoot Place Theo will be dearly missed by all his neighbours at Braefoot Place – his cheer was truly woven in the fabric of our little community.
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Belinda Brunnenkant (van der mark) and family We are so sorry to here of your Dads illness and passing.
We have many fond memories of your Dad and Mom and of course you alll growing up and it is hard to see them pass.
We will keep you in our thoughts and send our deepest condolences.
Take care
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frances Joan peffers I am so sorry for your loss. Your father was a very kind hearted , loving and caring person. I worked with him for a short time with Bayshore home health. I know he loved and cared for his family emensly. Frances Peffers
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Ger en Monika Kersten Lieve kinderen, klein- en achterkleinkinderen,
Wat zeggen woorden als je machteloos en
met veel verdriet iemand moet laten gaan.
Naar een plek hier ver vandaan,
waarvan wij niet weten hoe het is
en andere zeggen dat het beter is.
Afscheid moeten nemen is niet fijn
en doet veel pijn,
maar bedenk achter elke traan schuilt een glimlach van herinneringen.
Wij hopen dat deze woorden voor jullie enige troost bieden bij het verlies van Theo.In gedachte bij jullie Monika en Ger
Ook namens Truus Kohnen-Kersten
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Ger en Mien Wij wensen jullie heel veel sterkte in deze moelijke tijd
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Betty and Keith Sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you at this time.
Theo was my uncle, being the oldest brother of my late mother. I always enjoyed his company, when I was in Canada, or here in Holland, or on our way through France, watching the “Tour de France” with a kind of self built camper. I admired his way of looking at things, a kind of “no nonsense” spirit, being concerned without “overkilling” and his free way of speaking about his life and the final chapter, during our last visit in August 2017. What a courage he had to emigrate to Canada in those years, without any knowledge of English, a fixed job, money or any other certainties, other than the love for his Toos and the idea that they would manage! They really did, and they created for their children the opportunity to build their own lives in Canada. They lost a great (grand)father, and surely they will miss him a lot.
Andre van den Enden