Cor passed away peacefuIIy, surrounded by his Ioving famiIy at his home in Egmondville, on Sunday, November 11, 2018. Born in MiIheeze, The NetherIands on January 14, 1935, Cornellus was in his 84th year.
BeIoved husband of Catherine (ne VanBakeI) for 61 years. Ioving Pop of Ida and Robert TiIker of MoorefieId, Martha and Hank VanDieten of Seaforth, Martin and Nancy DeCorte of EImira, Ken and EIaine DeCorte of Seaforth, Corinne and Tony Diemert of CIarkston, MI, Mike and CarIa DeCorte of Seaforth and Tony and Sandra DeCorte of St. Joseph. Cherished Opa to 23 grandchiIdren and 11 great-grandchiIdren. Cor is survived by one brother, Frans DeCorte and 15 in-Iaws. Predeceased by 10 sibIings and 12 in-Iaws. Cor and Catherine have been bIessed with a Iarge circIe of great friends and neighbours.
Visitation wiII be heId at McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, 519-527-1390, on Tuesday, November 13, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., and on Wednesday, November 14, from 12 noon to 1 p.m., prior to the service at the church. To honour and ceIebrate Cors Iife, FuneraI Mass of Christian BuriaI wiII be heId at St. James CathoIic Church, 22 Victoria St., Seaforth, on Wednesday, November 14, at 1 p.m.
As expressions of sympathy, memoriaI donations can be made to Saint ellzabeth HeaIth Care or the Canadian Cancer Society. OnIine condoIences and memoriaI donations can be made by visiting Cors memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
Peter and Frances Kling
From our family to the De Cort family, our deepest condolences.
Ray and Linda McNichol
Our thoughts go to you in the loss of your dad. He has left a great legacy.
Claussen Family
Our deepest sympathy goes to the entire DeCorte Family.
Thomas & Angelika Veens
Our deepest sympathy. Your family is in our thoughts
John and Anne Middegaal
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Cor. Always remember the good times years ago when we worked in the rectory. Remember happier times
Brian and Janet Keys
Our deepest sympathy to everyone. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Leona Nigh
My deepest sympathy to you Catherine, & all your family. Remember all the good times. My prayers are with you.
Catherine Melady
Catherine & family
My deepest sympathy to all the DeCorte
family at this sad time.
Karen Campbell Taylor
I have the fondest memory of putting steel on our barn with Cor. I will remember him as a kind man and good neighbour. My condolences to the entire family.
Leo and Sharon Medd
Catherine and family, Our sincere condolences for your loss, Cor was a very special gentleman, enjoyed his smile and wave every time he used that wash card, Martha sure new what Dad liked, our thoughts and prayers to you all. God Bless
Pat Nowack
Corinne and family. So sorry to hear about your Dad. Thinking of you.
Mary Anne McNichol
Our deepest sympathy to all the De Corte family. Keep all the happy memories close to your heart. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Mary Anne and family
Pauline de Jeu
Catherine and family my sincere condolences with the death of Pop. I am so grateful to have spent precious time in your presence last week. I’ll be with you in thought as you lay your loved one to rest. He leaves endless good memories for everyone.
Don and Maja Dodds
Our sincere sympathies
Barry and Brenna Vincent
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Cor. Thinking of you.
SUE RILEY
Tony, Sandra and family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
Sue Riley
Jim & Shelagh McDade
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
Jeff and Cherie Dolmage
Our deepest sympathies. Wishing you all the best.
Cathy & Martin Loomans Vanrooy
Deepest sympathy to the De Corte & Van Bakel families on the loss of your loved one. May the loving memories you hold dear help you through your grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Helen and Jerry
So sorry to hear of your loss of Cor He was one of the first people we met 20 years at Sanlan Always will
remember all the good times we had. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all
Jacquie Mohr
My deepest sympathies to you on the passing of a wonderful husband, father, father in law and grandpa.
Murray & Cheryl Wheeler
Deepest sympathies to the De Corte families.
Nick and Nelly wouters
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time Nick and Nelly Wouters
Barry and Cindy McTavish
Ida&Bob and family. We are deeply sorry to hear of the passing of your dad.Are thoughts are with you&&single&&s at this very sad time. Barry & Cindy
Virginia en Ben Grootenboer-de Corte
We wish all our family strenght in these sad times. Ome Cor&&single&&s good happy nature will be remembered in Holland. Bless his soul. Uncle Frans de Corte, Miet de Corte, Karin, Ine, Virginia and Mario – Milheeze – the Netherlands
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Catherine and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Allyson (Scott) Cardiff
My sincere condolences to your whole family.
Carolanne Doig
So sorry to hear of Cor&&single&&s passing and hoping, sincerely, that your memories of a good life shared with him will sustain you at this time and in the future.
H. Jack Slothouber
Dear Martha, Hank and family our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jack and Betty Slothouber
Jenn & Matt Telfer
Thinking of your family, at this time of loss and keeping you in our prayers. Our sincerest sympathies
Jenn & Matt Telfer
Maureen and Merv Agar and family
Our hearts are so sad to say goodbye to a wonderful friend and neighbour. Working with Cor over the years taught us the joy of family, the joy of working together, and the appreciation of sharing. Cor&&single&&s smile and laugh would always light up our day and that will be the memory that will stay with us forever. Our deepest sympathy to all of Cor&&single&&s loved ones and friends.
Bert en Anja van Druenen-Pennings
Our sincerest condolences for Ken and Elaine and family deCorte. Thinking off you at this time.
Bert en Anja from Berlicum The Netherlands
Harry & Mary Deloyer
Dear Cartharine & family so sorry to hear that Cor has past away With each new day .May peace find a place in your heart
John Munro & Rose Burgess
So sorry to hear of your loss of a loved one for the Decorte families. John and Rose
Teresa (Van Dooren) Pemberton
So sorry to the whole family for your loss. Your dad was always laughing and smiling. He will be missed so much.
Shawn & Laura Van Bakel
So sorry to hear about Cor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Catherine.
Tars van den Broek
Lieve familie, ons oprechte medeleven bij het verlies van Cor. Als we hem mochten ontmoetten, bij ons in Nederland of in Canada; Cor had altijd “goeie zin” en een grote glimlach op zijn gezicht. Zo herinneren wij hem, een hele fijne, markante en bovenal gezellige man. Veel sterkte allemaal met dit grote verlies. Fam. (Bert) van den Broek, Holland.
Len and Audrey O&&single&&&&single&&ROurke
Our deepest sympathy in Cor&&single&&s passing. Our prayers are with all of you.