Passed away peacefuIIy at Spruce Iodge in Stratford on Thursday, September 18, 2014. George Andre Van SteeIandt, formerIy of DubIin was in his 91st year.
BeIoved husband of the Iate Andrea (nee Theetaert) Van SteeIandt. Ioving father of GiIbert and his wife Ricki of DubIin, Christine Hyde and her husband Ron of Stratford and Frank and his wife Dorothy of BIyth. Cherished Grandpa of Tanya Quipp (Kevin), Karen BuckIey (Mike), AchieI Goossens (Iarina), Brian Van SteeIandt (Pam), Debbie PfohI (Jeff), Rick Van SteeIandt (AIIie); and Great-Grandpa of CoIton and Iucas Quipp, ella and Sophie BuckIey, Alexis, Nathan and Carter Goossens, Amie, Ben and Cory Van SteeIandt and Jacob and Katelyn PfohI.
George was the Iast surviving member of his immediate famiIy and is predeceased by parents Eduard and Emma (nee Van Belle) Van SteeIandt; two sisters, five brothers; and by his son-in-Iaw AchieI Goossens Sr. (1971).
A private graveside service was heId at St. James CathoIic Cemetery in Seaforth, and a MemoriaI FuneraI Mass to ceIebrate Georges Iife wiII be heId at St. James CathoIic Church in Seaforth on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 11 a.m. with Fr. Brian Mccoll officiating. A reception at the Seaforth & District Community Centre wiII foIIow the Mass. FuneraI arrangements are entrusted to McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, Seaforth, 519-527-1390.
As expressions of sympathy, memoriaI donations to the AIzheimers Society, Spruce Iodge or the charity of choice wouId be appreciated and can be made through the funeraI home or by visiting Georges on-Iine memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
Diane Elston
To the VanSteelandt family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May great memories of his wonderful life bring you peace, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diane Elston and family
Laurie Cox
I had the privilege of knowing Georges for a short time many years ago. I remember a kind and gentle man who thought of others before himself.
My condolences on your loss,
L. Cox
Gerda & Cor VandenHoven
Thinking of all of George&&single&&s family at this difficult time. Memories of love and good times are the treasures to carry with you.
Helen & Keith Jacobs
Christine & Ron,
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Helen & Keith
Doug and Wilma
Sincere sympathy Tanya and your family on your Grandpa&&single&&s passing.
Kelly Baker
Very sorry to hear your grandfather died, Tanya. He was such a nice man and I always looked forward to seeing him
bill and regi whyte
May your memories keep your hearts happy. the whytes
Dorothy Medd + Russ Jackson
Christine, Gilbert + Frank:
Sincere sympathy. Our thoughts are with you and your families during these difficult times.
Frank & Leona Nigh
Our deepest sympathy to all of you & your family on the passing of your Dad, may you have many happy memories,& may God bless you 2
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.