CANADIAN‐OBITS 1943‐2011 Compiled by Elaine PUTNAM for THE BELGIAN RESEARCHERS, Inc [Pick the date] BLENHEIM NEWS TRIBUNE - 6 February 1946 Mrs. DeClerck dies at Tilbury Funeral Services were held last Friday morning in the local Roman Catholic Church for the late Mrs. Emily DeClerck1 who passed away recently at the home of her son, Ernest of Romney Township. In the year 1931, the Belgian-Dutch residents of this district gathered to celebrate the golden anniversary of the deceased lady and her husband, the late Henry DeClerck who predeceased his wife in 1934, passing away in Harwich Township. Mrs. DeClerck was born in Belgium. The deceased is survived by four sons, Odell of Moline Ill., Cyriel of Wheatley, Ernest of Romney and Maurice of this town; and two daughters, Mrs. Dave Haven of Chatham and Mrs. Julius VanHorne of Delhi. There are 22 grandchildren. Services were held on Friday morning from the funeral home of J.A. Mass (should be Masse) and Son, Tilbury, and from thence the remains were conveyed to the Roman Catholic Church here, (note - this would be St. Mary's R.C. Church, Blenheim, Ontario) where services were held at 10:00 a.m. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery 1 This woman is the mother of Maurice DeClerck who married Zelma Irene VanGheluwe daughter of Theophile and Alexis (Reynaert) VanGheluwe Blenheim News Tribune, Blenheim, Ontario - page 20 - March 9, 1955 Service Thursday for A. VanGheluwe Mr. August VanGheluwe2, highly respected former Blenheim district farmer passed away Monday in St. Thomas at the age of 76 after a 2 year illness. Son of the late Henry VanGheluwe and Sarah vanderpeta (note - should read VandePutte), he was born in Belgium and came to Canada in 1909. Mr. VanGheluwe first lived in Alberta before coming to this district in 1928 where he farmed in Raleigh and Harwich Township. He was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. Surviving are one brother Theophil of Blenheim, two sisters residing in Belgium and several nieces and nephews. Remains are resting at the Needham-Ford funeral Home where prayers will be offered on Wednesday evening at 8:00 o'clock. Services will be conducted on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church by Rev. Willibroerd. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. MEMORIAL CARD - IN LOVING MEMORY of CYRIL DeCLARK Husband of ZOE VERHELST Died in Chatham, Ontario June 21, 1953, Age 66 years and 8 months IN LOVING MEMORY OF CYRIL DeCLARK dear husband of ZOE VERHELST, born in Belgium and passed away in the Public General Hospital Chatham Ontario June 21, 1953 after receiving the last sacrament of the Church. Cyril is the brother of Alida who married Leon DeBaene Nathalie who married Adolf VanRychegem Valentine who married Ester (surname unknown) Romania Maria aka Victoria who married ? Vannieuwenhuyze and ? Billiet Petrus who apparently worked as a labourer at a nearby castle near Zedelgem? Belgium Julia who had son Jeroom DeKlerck and Angela DeKerck (it is believed she married a DeKlerck Julia who was born in 1871 Zedelgem and died December 1872 Zedelgem. Seraphina who apparently also married a Billiet 2 Ellis Island - Matching Passenger Records Gustave VanGHELUWE, Residence - St Boniface (Manitoba) Arrived 1914 Age on Arrival 22 "Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted.: - Matt. V. 5. My Jesus have mercy on the soul of Leon E. MORTIER, beloved husband of Margarite (Kimpe) Mortier, born November 14, 1914 - died July 17, 1964. – The Hinnegan Funeral Home, Chatham, Ontario Blenheim News Tribune, Blenheim, Ontario - page18 - Thursday September 7, 1967 Requiem High Mass was said at 10:00 a.m. this morning (Thursday) at St. Mary's roman Catholic Church for Alice (name was anglicized should read Alexis) VanGheluwe R.R.#1 Blenheim, who died Monday in St. Joseph's Hospital, Chatham, following a heart attack. Mrs. VanGheluwe, 82 was born in Belgium. She came to Canada in 1905 (note-this is incorrect, she in fact came to Detroit Michigan to her father, Alfons Reynaert with her mother Celina Soete). She and her husband farmed for many years before retiring to live in Blenheim. A highly respected resident of the area, Mr. VanGheluwe was a member of St. Mary's Church and of the Catholic Women's League. Surviving are her husband, Theo, five daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Lena) DeBaene, Chatham, Mrs. Maurice (Zelma) DeClerck, Blenheim, Mrs. Gus (Florence) DeWachter, Merlin, Mrs. Alfred (Mary) Pepper, R.R.#2 Blenheim, Mrs. Lorraine Lockie, Windsor. One brother, Florent, Florida; 2 sisters Mrs. Helen DeMeerleer and Mrs. Henry DeMeerleer, both of Belgium (note - this is incorrect, the sisters were residents of Detroit Michigan area and Florida), eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren also survive. Services Thursday were in charge of Fr. Bernard. Prayers were offered at the J.L. Ford Funeral Home Wednesday Evening. Organist and soloist at the mass was Alphonse DeWitte. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery. In Memory of EMILE LIEVENS, beloved husband of the late Regina VAN DE WEGHE LIEVENS (1968), born December 21, 1906 - died August 20, 1986. May He support us all the day long till the shades lengthen and the evening comes, the busy world is hushed and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then,in His mercy may He give us a safe lodging and a holy rest and peace at last. T. Brady Hinnegan Funeral Service - (Chatham, Ontario) THE LEAMINGTON POST, Leamington, Ontario - 8 august 1973 E. Declerck Funeral services were conducted Friday for Ernest Declerck, 77, of Wheatley, who died at his home July 21. Surviving are his wife, Vera; two daughters, Mrs. Lorenso St. Pierre (Nellie), of Windsor, Mrs. jack Rock (Ruth) of Sarnia; two brothers, Cyril of Wheatley, Maurice of Blenheim; five grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. His first wife, the former Gladys Foster, and a daughter, Helen, predeceased him. Rev. Fr. C. McNabb celebrated requiem mass at Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church, Wheatley, with interment in Erie cemetery. The Chatham Daily News, Chatham, Ontario - 28 December 1976 Theo Theophil) Van Gheluwe3 BLENHEIM - Funeral for Theo (Theophil) VanGheluwe of 82 Wyandotte Street, Chatham, and formerly of Blenheim, who died at the age of 93 in St Joseph's Hospital, Chatham on December 22, (1976) was held at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church on Dec. 24 with Father Omer DeRoo officiating. Prayers were offered at the J.L. Ford Funeral Home on Dec. 23. Pallbearers were Julian Casier, Nick Van DeVoort, Andrew Lesy, Andrew VanTorre, Albert Van De Wiele and Edward (should read Henry) Ternoey. Alphonse DeWitte was organist and Soloist. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Blenheim. The Ridgetown Independent - Ridgetown, Ontario - Page 19 IN MEMORIAM 30 years - January 12, 1977 In loving memory of a great Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather George Lievens. His life was full of kindly deeds A helping hand to those in need. A pleasant smile, a heart of gold Always loved by young and old. you left so suddenly your thoughts unknown But you left us with so many memories we are proud to own. So many things you did for us in your kind and loving way You gave us years of happiness no one can take away. Always remembered by your seven daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren. THE CHATHAM DAILY NEWS, Chatham, Ontario - 17 September 1977 Funeral was held from The Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home on Monday September 1, 1997 for the late Raymond Dhaen Sr. of Chatham, who died at The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Public General Campus, Chatham on Friday, August 29, 1997 at age 79 years. Funeral Mass was Celebrated in St. Ursula's Church at 11:00 a.m. by Fr. Peter Poel who also recited Parish Prayers in the Funeral Home on Sunday, at 2:00 p.m. The Pallbearers included Brian and Mark Jackson, Kevin and Paul Dhaen, Mike Arens and Roy Russelo. Interment was St. Anthony's Cemetery, Chatham. THE LEAMINGTON POST, Leamington, Ontario - 17 May 1978 O. Declerck Funeral services were conducted Monday morning for Oscar Declerck, of 88 Oak street east, Leamington, who died suddenly Friday at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. He was 69. Born in Belgium, Mrs. Declerck was a retired farmer and stone cutter. 3 ELLIS ISLAND PASSENGER RECORD Name - VANGHELUWA, Theopiel Ethnicity - Belgium Flemish Place of Residence - Ruddervoorde Date of Arrival - February 5, 1904 Age on Arrival - 21 y Gender - M Marital Status - S Ship of Travel - Finland Port of Departure - Antwerp, Belgium Surviving are his wife the former Maria Buffel; a daughter, Magda, of Leamington, and two sisters in Belgium. Rev. Fr. G.H. Duchene officiated for the last rites at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Leamington. With interment in Evergreen Memorial cemetery. the Leslie R. Dutot funeral home, Leamington was in charge of arrangements. "We have loved them in life; let us not forget them in death" My Jesus, have mercy on the soul of Mr. Remi Henry BEUN - Born August 5, 1911 - Passed Away June 20, 1978 John C. Badder Funeral Home - Thamesville, Ontario THE CHATHAM DAILY NEWS, Chatham, Ontario, 1979 DeDECKER: Mrs. Edith Pearl DeDecker age 72, of 67 Campbell St., died in St. Joseph’s Hospital on Sunday December 2, 1979. Daughter of the late Alfred Nead and Agnes Lee. Her husband Medar DeDecker died in 1963. Surviving are two sons Joseph and Morris of Chatham. Two brothers Mac Nead of Wardsville and Hiram Nead of Chatham, One sister Mrs. Jane Debaets of Chatham. Also surviving are four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Predeceased by four brothers John, Len, Ottis, and Richard and four sisters, Mrs.