After a lengthy, and brave battle with multiple myeloma, Frans passed away at Exeter Villa on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 of Exeter in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Lea (Denys) Vanneste for over 58 years. Loving father of Paul and Sarah Vanneste of Lucan, Ann and Dan Rooth of Strathroy, and the late Brian Vanneste (2018). Loving grandpa of Michael and Amanda, Kaitlin, and Benjamin Rooth; Johnny, and James Vanneste. Dear brother of Cesar and Ellen Vanneste, Rosa and Jim Chambers, Eric and Janice Vanneste, Roland and Sandra Vanneste, Jeannine Vanneste, and Marion Vanneste. Dear brother-in-law of Edith and Harry Ansems, Christiane Verlinde, Mona De Brouwer, Frieda Verellen, Lina Straatman, Daniel and Mary Anne Denys, Rika and John Aarts, John and Marilyn Denys, Marlene and Rick Mazur, and Magda Denys. Frank will be missed by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Demetria Vanneste, brothers Abel, Willy, and Gerard Vanneste, sister Frieda Spruytte, and brothers-in-law Martin De Brouwer, Marcel Verlinde, Frank Verellen, Leo Straatman, and Jerry Spruytte. Frank was a past president of Middlesex Federation of Agriculture (1972-1973). He was a lifelong cash crop and vegetable farmer in McGillivray Township. The family wishes to send a sincere thank you to all the doctors, nurses and health care staff involved in his care over the years, especially Dr. Louzada, and Dr. A. Jain.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Sunday from 1-4 PM. Prayers will be said in the funeral home at 2:30 PM. The Funeral Mass will held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 69219 Bronson Line, South Huron (Mount Carmel), on Tuesday, February 13th at 11 AM, Father Len Desjardins, Presiding. Interment Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may donate to Precious Blood Church-Building Fund or Exeter Community Food Bank would be appreciated by the family.
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Ann Stoens
Beste Lea en familie onze oprechte deelneming bij het overlijden van Frans en Brian. Veel sterkte in deze moeilijke periode. Groeten uit Belgie
Ann Stoens en familie
Mevr. Gerard Stoens
Janet Orchard
So sorry to hear about the great losses in your life. Thinking about you and your family at this difficult time. My condolences….treasure the memories. ❤️Janet Orchard ❤️
marrtin and laurie cunningham
It is with deepest regret, we mourn the passing of a great friend and past employer. He was a n intelligent and successful man and will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers to the Family. Do to circumstances beyond our control we where unable to attend but will hold many fond memories in our hearts.
Giselle & Dan Vanneste-Paine
Dear Tante Lea, Anne, Dan, Paul, Sarah and all the family,
Very sorry to hear that Uncle Frank has left us. It’s been such a tough time for you…we are thinking of you during this very difficult time and hope for brighter skies ahead.
Avery and Andrew Elsdon
Lea, Paul, Ann and family,
So sorry to hear of Frank’s passing
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time
The photos of Frank and the family displayed here are so nice to see
What a huge loss – please accept our sincere condolences
Much love to you all
Avery and Andrew
Ann Marie and Family
Dearest Tante Lea, Paul, Ann and Family
My prayers are with you all at this very sad time, especially just after the loss of dear Brian. Uncle Frank was an incredible man whom I and my boys are blessed to have known. We will hold the wonderful memories of him and what he stood for near and dear to our hearts. I wish we were able to be there, but we will keep you all in our daily prayers.
Much Love,
Ann Marie and family
Rest in Peace Uncle Frank
Redmond and Cheryl Fortune
Dear Lea and family…..
Frank was a “force majeur” in the family and the community, fashioned from hard work and laser like vision. with dedication to leading a balanced life. He participated fully in the affairs of this world, while at the same time finding time for his God and his wife and children. The impact of his death tells the whole story….he leaves a substantial void where he once stood so tall. While it is said of most in the normal course, Frank will truly be missed.
I also speak to my beloved brother-in-law Cesar, who looked up to his brother Frank as a role model and personal hero. I know that Cesar and his family are in deep mourning over this huge loss. There is little that can be said to cushion the blow.
Follow Frank’s own unspoken direction here….to carry on bravely and ourselves lead the lives we really want to lead, are capable of leading, and were taught to lead…. from childhood. Thank you Frank for showing us all the way.
Ken and Shirley (He wood ) Simpson
Lea and Family
Our deepest symphathy for the loss of Frank.He was a good man and a great neighbour. Ken has often mentioned helping Frank with the turnips.He will be missed .
Jeff & Teresa Young
Sorry to hear of your loss. Frank was a true gentleman to work for and he will be missed by all those who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family
Mark and Theresa Smyth
Dear Tante Lea, Paul, Sarah, Ann, Dan and Families,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of sweet Uncle Frank, especially so soon after the loss of Brian. He was such a good, honest and hard working man. His kind words and sweet smile will always be remembered.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Always,
Mark, Theresa, Thomas, Julianna and Daniel
Robert Cuillerier
My Deepest Sympathies on the passing of Frank, to all family and friends.
Thoughts with you at this time.
Robert J Cuillerier
Ailsa Craig, ON
Paul and Joan Ducharme
Lea, Paul Anne and families , our sincere compassion and prayers are extended to you all in the Loss of Frank, Dad and friend.
Dr Ray Meredith
Wanted to be included in many friends remembering Frank, he was a Great Fellow.
Praying for comfort and strength for Lea and the Family with so much suffering and sorrow.
Brian & Janet Wedlake
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your husband. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time
Terry and Donna Spruytte
Lea, Paul, Sarah, Ann, Dan and families,
May all your happy memories, and the strength of each other help you through these difficult times.
Our deepest sympathies
Carla Revington
Dear Lea and family,
I was saddened by the news of Frank’s passing and my family and I offer you our sincere condolences.
May God grant you the peace of faith and consolation of your hearts as you mourn your husband, father and grandfather’s loss so soon after your son and brother, Brian’s passing. May God grant them both eternal rest.
Carla
Lesley Cameron
Dear Tante Lea, Ann and Dan, Paul and Sarah, Kaitie, Ben, Michael and Amanda, Johnny and James, Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Uncle Frank, your beloved husband, father, grandfather. Uncle Frank was the epitome of a faithful son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, and was so proud of his family. His love for Mémé and Papa and their faith in him, their oldest son, and in the wonderful example he set, will always stand out in my mind and heart. We all looked up to him for his wisdom. He will be dearly missed. We offer our love and prayers for the happy repose of his soul, in the company of Brian, Mémé, Papa, Tante Frieda, Uncle Jerry, Uncle Wiily, Abel and Uncle Gerard, with God, His blessed Mother and all the angels and the saints. May God’s holy love surround you and comfort you all. With our love, Lesley and Mark, Andrew, Mary Ellen, Joseph, Douglas and Bernard
Fritz and Marcella Coolmann
Lea and all the Vanneste families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time.
Bonnie and Marty Hodgins
Thinking of all of you.
Jack and Lynda Conlin
Lea and family….deepest sympathy to all of you…Frank is with his son, now, may they rest in peace……..God be with you in this sad, sad time…the pictures of the past are beautiful so hold all your wonderful memories close to your heart…God Bless
John & Arlene Berendsen
Sending our love and prayers to your family in your Great losses…there are no words.
Such wonderful pictures of your Beloved…
Sincerely,
Judy Pitt
To the Vanneste family
So sorry to hear of the passing of Frank and your son.
Am remembering so many things from so long ago!!
Our prayers are with you
Judy Pitt and family
Bill Verellen
Our sincere condolences Lea & family,
Cheryl & Bill Verellen
Bob and Lorette Mawson
Tante Lea, Paul , Sarah and Boys, Ann , Dan and family , It has been a tough year for you all , thinking of you as you go through these difficult times.
Esther Mawson
Lorette, Bob, Yvonne, Whitney & all the Vanneste family
So sorry to read of your Uncle Frank’s passing…..I know he has fought a tough battle for a long time….may he rest in peace. Thoughs & prayers are with you & your whole family.
Exeter Villa
The residents and staff of the Exeter Villa send their heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Gloria Faulkner
Eric and Janice.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
With sympathy, Roger and Gloria
Sonke Claussen
We like to express our deepest sympathy to the entire family. We are sharing the same battle against myeloma in our family, the same hopes and the same bad days. Whenever we meet at the London Health Science center we enjoyed a good farm chat , often a highlight of that day. May Frank rest in piece.
The Claussen Family
Frieda Verellen
On behalf of myself and my family I offer my sincere condolences to my sister Lea, paul and Sarah and family, and Ann and Dan Rooth and family. Your family has been through so much, especially in the last few weeks, losing two loved ones within two weeks. Frans was always special to us because of his courage and strong faith in God throughout his illness. He was like a father figure to our Denys family when our Dad died in 1956 leaving our Mom with 11 children. He was always there with advice and help for us on the farm.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Frieda and Family
maureen young
We feel saddened to hear of the passing of Frank Vanneste and send our sincere condolences to the family
at this time. We remember Frank with affection and pray you all may be lifted up and comforted in the loss of a dear husband, father, grandfather and brother. RIP..
Kind regards,
Eric and Maureen Young.
Heidi Vereenooghe
Our sincere condoleances with the loss of your beloved husband, father, grandfather.
From the Belgian relatives, family Vereenooghe.
Roland en Rosette, Heidi, Bernard, Thierry.
Philippe & Janet Maes
Lea, Paul and Sarah, Ann and Dan and family and the Vanneste families
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. I admired Frank for his strength of character and his faith. I will continue to be inspired by the actions he took and the things he said while he was alive. He will live in our memories.
After the tears have dried and the goodbyes have been said, all we have to hold onto are the happy memories that we’ve shared with our loved ones who have passed, this is what keeps them alive in our hearts and in our minds, and they will continue to live on, through us. Our deepest condolences to each and everyone of you. Frank your now free of pain and safe at home in heaven . Rest In Peace Frank
Lina Straatman
It is sad to to hear Franns passed away .we will all miss him
Barb & Milt Dietrich
Lea and Family,
Our sincere condolences on Frank’s passing, especially so soon after Brian. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. May God send you strength and heal your broken hearts.
Dave and Joanne Walzack
Lee, Paul, Ann and families.
We are so sorry for your loss of Frank, a great man a great neighbour. Many in the clandeboye area can say they have trimmed turnips for Vannsons farms. Brian will be there waiting for dad.