June 27, 1931- January 1, 2018
Peacefully at his home at Seasons Strathroy, on January 1st, 2018, surrounded by his family, he joined his darling wife Corrie who passed away only four days prior. His gratitude for all of life’s gifts was with him to the very end. He was in his 87th year. Gerry was born in Schipluiden, Holland and immigrated to Canada in 1950 at the age of 18 to scout out a new life after the war. He is the beloved ‘hubby’ of the late Corrie (Al) Duynisveld (December 28, 2017). The two of them established a thriving farm business together outside of Ilderton and began a large family of their own. Cherished dad of Leonard and Harriet Duynisveld of Ilderton, Helen and Jim Christie of Tara, Margaret and Peter Brain of Grand Bend, Mary Ann Duynisveld and Peter McMullen of Sudbury, Gene Jones of Sault Ste. Marie, and Connie Fuller of London. Teasing Opa of Krista (Craig) Hulshof, Janice (Paul) Duynisveld, Anthony Duynisveld, Jerry (Julia) Duynisveld; Jennifer, Mike (Jenn), and Trevor Christie; Duncan, and Martha Brain; Logan Jones; Corben, Gradon, and Jack Fuller. Great grandpa of Leah, Kamryn, Alivia, Aria, Theo and John Luke. Dear brother of Lenie and John Roks, Cathy Flegel, Bill and Elsie Duynisveld, Len and Linda Duynisveld, and Joe Swinkels. Predeceased by his parents Leendert and Catharina Duynisveld, siblings Paul and Truus Duynisveld, Corrie and John Vandeloo, Kees and Bernice Duynisveld, Bill Flegel, and Margaret Swinkels. Dear brother-in-law of John Al, Tiny Wessels, Helen and John Ryan, Bart Al, Hank and Cheryl Al, Joe and Jaquie Al, Tony and Vera Al and brother-in-law of Elaine Al, Margaret Al, and Sharon Wingenbach. Predeceased by Cornelius and Corrie Al, Chris Al, Anna and Jerome Dietrich, Leo Al, Nick Al, and Peter Al, brother-in-law Anton Wessels, and sister-in-law Lenore Al. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Paramed and Seasons for all their support and kindness this past year.
Friends and relatives may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday, January 5, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Prayers will be said in the funeral home on Friday afternoon at 3:45 PM. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick Church, 32922 Richmond Street, Lucan on Saturday, January 6, 2017 at 11 AM. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery, Lucan.
If family/friends so desire, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, St. Patrick Church or a charity of their choice.
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Shirley Underwood
Helen, Jim , Jen, Mike and Trevor;
I was sorry to hear of the passing of your parents Helen, this is such a difficult time for you all, as I can understand what you are going through. You need to know that this dark and sad time will pass, and that you can rejoice that they are enjoying their wonderful reward, in good health again now. Their memories will live on in your hearts forever, and you will speak of them often and think of them with love and fond memories always. This will form a “ring around your soul” and the pain and sadness you are currently feeling does diminish over time. –for now, simply take things day by day.
Ken and I pass our condolences to all of you at this time of grief, and know that they created a wonderful legacy for you all to cherish.
Denise Capitano (nee O'Brien)
Helen & the ALL the Duynisveld family,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of both your parents. I can’t imagine the grief you are dealing with at this sad and difficult time. Cherish the memories, as this keeps them alive in your hearts forever. I hope there is some comfort knowing that they are both together. Sorry I was unable to go to the visitation, but, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Denise
Dan Hendriksen
To the entire Duynisveld family, I am so sorry for the loss of your parents. Known to us as Mr and Mrs “D” their humor and upbeat, caring love for each other has served me with memorable life lessons. They were true role models…they will be missed by all that had the gift of meeting them. Our thoughts are with you.
Sandi McKaig
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of both your parents. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Sandi McKaig
Audrey McKaig
Teresa Vance
My sincere sympathies to the entire Duynisveld family at this very difficult and sad time.
Teresa (DenOtter) Vance
Chris and Doug Fischer
Helen, Jim & family and The Duynisveld family, we are thinking about you at this difficult time and are sending our condolences on the loss of your parents and grandparents.
Carol Marson
My sincere condolences to you all at this very sad time. May your cherished memories help you through the difficult days ahead.
Carol (DenOtter) Marson
Diane Elston
We are sorry to hear of the passing of both your parents. I have many memories of being back and forth with your family and ours when we were all growing up together. May memories of happier times bring you all strength at this difficult time.
Diane (Martens) Elston
Tracy Arnold & Tim Brewer
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of both your parents, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
Henk & Marilyn Kampers
To all of the Duynisveld Family , our heartfelt condolences with the passing of your parents Jerry and Cora
. We will miss the smiles over the years and visits with them at church and atTim Hortons in Lucan after
Church .
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time .
Leen Arkesteijn (son of L.W. Arkesteijn)
Dear Duinisveld Family,
I have never met Gerry in person, but I saw his heart warming video message on our Arkesteijn fammily reunion in Nootdorp in 2015. Even som 50 years after his first wife’s passing, he still felt it important to relate to our Arkesteijn family.
I wish you all the strength to to carry this loss.
Hugh Crone
Helen, Len, Marg, Gene, Connie, MaryAnn and families. Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Mom, Dad, Oma and Opa. They were wonderful friends and we have many fond memories spent laughing together. Thinking of you all and hoping that you find peace in your hearts knowing that Corrie and Gerry are together!
Hugh, Peter, Annmarie and Joe Crone
Frank and Rita Vander Kant
Harriet and Len and family. So sorry for the loss of both your parents , they wanted to be together forever, may the great memories together get you threw this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you all. Lots of hugs.
John Ziler
I would like to express my condolences to the Duynisveld family on the passing of your parents.They were good hard working people and the world needs a lot more of them.
Hans and Marie Ewald
Dear Len ,Harriet and family Our most sincere sympathy to all at this very sad time .You are in our thoughts and prayers .Sincerely Hans and Marie Ewald
LInda Fox
To the Family of Gerry and Corrie,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in your loss of 2 lovely people I had the pleasure of meeting and spending time with on our travels with Ilderton Tours.
They always had a smile for everyone and so enjoyed their trips and ‘each other’ so much.
They will be missed by all who knew them.
Treasure your memories of them and hold them close to your hearts where they will always remain and remember that LOVE never dies.
Sandra Haines
Len and Harriet……Our thoughts and prayers are with you …such a loss of your wonderful parents…Jack and Sandy.
Tony and Sharon Martens
So sorry to hear of the passing of both your parents. Thinking of you at this very difficult time.
Catie McGarrity
To my dear cousins, I am thinking of you all at this very sad time. We are all better people for having been related to Corrie and Jerry❤️Catie
Murray and Edith Yeo
Harriet and Family
So sorry to hear of your loss. It is truly beautiful that they are together again. Although very difficult for all of you. Keeping you in our thoughts.
Tony Vangeleuken
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom and dad .. very close friends of my mom and dad for many years, so sad that the loss of both were so close together but the closeness they shared will keep them together in gods hands forever .. Tony & Dorina
Toni denOtter
To all the Duynisveld Family – I and my Children, Marianne and Jeff send our heartfelt condolences on the passing of both of your Parents, Grandparents and Great Grandparents.
Shelley Van Osch
Dear Marg and family,
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your dear Mom and Dad. Please know I’m thinking of you wishing you strength at this difficult time
Hope you can feel my hug,
Shelley VO
Barry , Dianne, Kevin & Amy Ribey
Our sincere sympathy to Jim, Helen, family and the Duynisveld family. Thoughts and prayers are with at this time
The Ribey family
Janice Caissie
Jim, Helen, family & Duynisveld families -Our deepest sympathy of the passing of your parents & Oma & Opa. Cherish all the wonderful family memories that you each have and know that they are in peace now . Love Bob & Janice Caissie, Marie Christie
Tiny Wessels and family
Dear family
I am very sadd to hear of the lost of my brother in law Gerard and sister Corry.
Deepest condolences to you children and grandchildren.
Our thoughts are with you all.
In Holland, in our parish church, we will hold a holy mass at their remembrance.
For you all a lot of strenght and in our thoughtswe will be with you next Saterday.
Nancy & Vince Hulshof
Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of both your Parents/Grandparents!
Difficult times but what a love story they are…right to the end!
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy & Vince Hulshof
Bob & Cathy Moore
Len, Harriett & Family
Our prayers and thoughts are with you durning this difficult time.
MARY PETERSON
Len and Harriett and family,
My sincere condolences to you and your families during this very difficult time and the passing of your mother and father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Peterson
Patty AL
Len, Helen, Marg, Mary Ann, Gene & Connie and families. Wonderful memories of Tante Corrie and Uncle Gerry abound. The tears flow and my heart aches for you. The loss of both of your beautiful parents in such quick succession is very sad news. Heartfelt condolences to all of you and to the extended AL and Duynisveld families. Patty AL
Anne Hartman
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your parents. They were such good friends for so many years with our family of Matt & Nellie van Geleuken. We will be thinking of you all in prayer. Blessings, Anne (van Geleuken) & Eugene Hartman