ONTARIO-OBITS 2000-2009 Compiled by Elaine PUTNAM for THE BELGIAN RESEARCHERS, Inc THE LONDON FREE PRESS, London, Ontario - 2 June 2000 Vera (Vickery) Declerck, age 99 years, on Wednesday, May 31, 2000 at the Strathmere Lodge in Strathroy, Ontario. She is the daughter of the late George Secord and the former Jacte Tulte. Predeceased by her first husband Ben W. Vickery (1968) and her second husband Ernest Declerck (1973). Dear mother of Mrs. Ruth Brock of London and step-daughter Mrs. Nellie St. Pierre. Predeceased by son-in-law James (1998). Dear sister of Mrs. Lillian Mctavish of Blenheim. Predeceased by brothers George, Ernest and Wilfred Secord and sisters Madeline Black, Merle Spence and Marie Secord. also survived by one grandson Jim Brock and his wife Lynda of London and two great grandchildren Bryan and Debbie Brock of London. She is fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Alexander Funeral Home, 245 Wellington Street West, Chatham (352-2710) from 2-4 p.m. Sunday. the funeral service for Mrs. Declerck will be conducted from the chapel on Monday, June 5, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. with reverend Dennis Landry of St. Andrews United Church officiating. Interment to follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery. If friends desire, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. THE SIMCOE REFORMER, Simcoe, Ontario5 June 2000 DeKlerck - Marguerite of Alice St., Woodstock passed away at Woodstock General Hospital on Friday, June 2 2000 in her 82nd year. member of Woodstock Senior Citizen's Club. Former Marguerite M. Dreyer. Beloved wife of the late Maurice DeKlerck (1992). Dear mother of Betty Miller (Bob), Raymond DeKlerck (Roberta), Faye West, Nancy Bartko (Joe) and Archie DeKlerck (Marion). Loving grandmother of Earl Miller (Sheryl), Maryann Sheppard (Neil), Willy Miller (Debbie), Teresa Bemma (Dale), Lisa Noe (Kevin), Brian DeKlerck (Debbie), Christine Hefford (Dave), Ricky West (Debbie), Nancy Tangway, Tim West (Tammy), Ronald Trembley (Christine), Kim Goris (Frank), Dwayne Trembley (Arlene), Wendy DeKlerck, Steven DeKlerck, Stacey DeKlerck, Clint DeKlerck and 28 great grandchildren. Predeceased by grandson Richard Miller and many brothers and sisters. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends called at Murphy funeral Home, Delhi. Service was held in the Chapel on Monday at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Stan Stanhope officiating. Interment Courtland United Cemetery The Simcoe Reformer, Simcoe, Ontario - December 30, 2000 DEVOS, Alice of James St, Delhi passed away at Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Tuesday, December 26 2000 in her 86th year. Member of the Delhi Belgium Club. Member of St. John Brebeuf Catholic Women's League and Norfolk General Hospital Auxiliary. She was the former Alice vanMelkebeke. Loving mother of Jeannine Philpot (husband Donald) of Dayton Ohio; Jacqueline Nelson (husband David) Melbourne Australia; and Marc Devos (wife betty Ann)LaSalette. Cherished grandmother of Julie, Paulette, Daniel Philpot; Caroline, Claire Nelson; Scott, Eric and Joel Devos. Dear sister of Marie-Jose (husband August) Belgium. also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by 3 sisters and 1 brother.Friends may call at The Murphy Funeral Home, Delhi for visitation on Friday evening from (7:00-9:00 p.m.) with prayers at 7:30 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday December 30, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Mark Paulin officiating. Interment in Delhi Cemetery. Donations to Norfolk General Hospital or any charity of one's choice will be greatly appreciated by the family. The London Free Press, London, Ontario - 22 February 2002 DE SMET: Peacefully after a short illness at Strathroy, Middlesex General Hospital, on Thursday, February 21st, 2002, Emiel De Smet, of Alvinston formerly of London in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Elodie. Dear father of Marcel De Smet of Miller Lake and Jeannine and her husband Peter Finney of Strathroy. Loving grandfather of Clint and his fiancée Krista and Mandi Maynard and great grandfather to Brycen. Survived by brothers Albert and Marcel and sister Jeannine De Smet all of Belgium. Friends may call on Saturday, February 23, at the ELLIOTT-MADILL FUNERAL HOME, Mt. Brydges from 10-11 a.m. Funeral Service to commence at 11 a.m. Interment of ashes to follow at a later date A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Mr. Emiel De Smet. The London Free Press - Tuesday, 12 March 2002 Peacefully at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Sunday March 10, 2002, André Joseph DeWaele of Tillsonburg, formerly of R.R.#4 Langton, in his 98th year. Born in Desselgem, W.F. Belgium on February 15, 1905. Dear son of the late Remie DeWaele and the former Emelie Vanthuyne. Andre lived in the Langton area since 1945. he was a tobacco farmer, retiring in 1966. He was very community minded and a well known wood carver in Norfolk County. A member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Langton and the Langton Merry Makers.Much loved husband and best friend of 70 years of Marie (Lefbvre) (E.P.note - think this should read Lefebvre) DeWaele. Dear father and father-in-law of James and Julia DeWaele, R.R.#4 Langton and Judy and William Toronyi, Tillsonburg. Loving grandfather of three grandchildren, Darlene Caroll and her husband David, timothy DeWaele and Monique Toronyi and two great grandsons Daniel and Dustin Carroll. also survived by a sister-in-law Rachel DeWaele, Dorchester. Predeceased by five brothers: Maurice, Albert, Marcel, Floris and Leopold DeWaele. Resting at the VERHOEVE FUNERAL HOME, 40 Queen Street, Langton until Wednesday morning, March 13, 2002, thence to Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Langton, for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. by rev. Fr. John Kuilboer. Interment in Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery, Langton. Memorial donations (by cheque only) to the charity of your choice. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Public prayers Tuesday 8 P.M. YVON FORTIER Peacefully on May 19, 2003, Yvon Fortier, age 75, passed away at the Health Science Centre, with his family at his side. Yvon was predeceased by his dear wife Therese. Dad is lovingly remembered by his children, Lise Dudar (Ron), Jackie Baker (Rob), Denis, Claudette Dombek (Bill) and Gisele Gottfried (Scott); 11 grandchildren; one great- grandchild; and his sisters, Madeleine and Yvette. Living his life to the fullest, Dad was a Jack of all trades. His passions were: his family and friends, fishing, games, dancing and playing pool. Yvon was also an active member of the Belgium Club. His great sense of humour will be sorely missed. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at both the St. Boniface General Hospital and Health Science Centre for their valiant efforts and kindness. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Desjardins Funeral Chapel, 357 DesMeurons, Friday, May 23 at 10:00 a.m. A private interment will be held at a later date at the St. Boniface Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald Street, Suite 200, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements 233-4949; toll free 1-888-233-4949. http://www.ontarioobits.com/ Mary D'Hooghe passed away at C.K.H.A. - Public General Campus in Chatham on Friday, July 18, 2003 in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Camiel D'Hooghe (1952). Loving mother of Yvonne Labadie of Chatham. Dear grandmother of Gary Labadie (Liane) and Steve Brown (Lisa) . Sister of Madeline McElwee of Cambridge (note - Ontario), Rachel Jewett of Mississauga (note- Ontario) and the late Vera Houtekier, Gus Vervaecke and Jerome VerVaecke. (note one is Vervaecke and one is VerVaecke?) Daughter of the late Charles & Augusta (DeFraeye) VerVaecke. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Haycock-Cavanaugh Funeral Home 409 Nelson Street (at Elgin) , in Wallaceburg (note- this is Ontario) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday with Parish Prayers at 3 o'clock. The funeral mass will be celebrated by Father Dennis Willhelm at Holy Family Church on Monday, July 21, 2003 at 11 o'clock. Interment at Riverview Cemetery. If desired, remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society may be left at the funeral home or on line at www.cavanghfuneralhome.ca - 19 July 2003 The Chatham Daily News - 19 August 2003 THURSTON: At the C-K. H.A. (Public General Campus), on Monday, August 18, 2003, George Thurston, age 87 of Chatham-Kent, beloved husband of Magdalena "Madeline" Alma (Haest) Thurston. Born in France in 1916, son of the late Augusta (VanAcker) and Isadore Thurston, George was retired from Navistar International and also farmed in Raleigh and Chatham Townships. he was a member of St. Joseph's Church, the Kent Belgium Dutch Canadian Club and the K.B.D.C.C. Trough Bowling League. He will be sadly missed by a daughter Georgette and her husband David Skipper of Glencoe, 2 sons; Larry and his wife Betty of Chatham and Charles "Chuck" and his wife Brenda of Wallaceburg. Dear brother of Margaret and her husband Arthur Denys of Port Alma. also sadly missed by 16 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. he is predeceased by 2 sisters: Emma Dulong and Mary Thurston, 2 brothers: Charles and Roger Thurston and a great grandchild Brooke. Friends and relatives may call at the Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 7-9 p.m.on Tuesday, August 19th and again on Wednesday, August 20th from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated in St.