Obituary of Andre (Andy) Verboom

VERBOOM, Andre (Andy) Peacefully at home, and with great sadness, we announce on July 16, 2011 the passing of Andre Verboom. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Netty (nee Hoevers) for 55 years. Much loved Father and Opa to, Patty-Ann Davidson and David; Kristen (Pedram), Eric, and Emily. Wilma and Arthur Mills. John and Dorothy Verboom; Kara, Rachel, and Alexander. Elisabeth and Rick Leduc; Elyse and Zachary. Andre Verboom and Kim; Paige and Michael. Michael and Joanne Verboom; Daniela and Alexandria. Amy Verboom and Nathan; Ravyn and Autumn. Much loved second Father and Opa to Marjorie and Lloyd Dunn and family. Dear brother of John and Corrine Verboom (Simcoe) and the late Henk and Janne Verboom, and uncle to many nieces and nephews in Canada and abroad. Survived by three sisters in Holland; Suze, Pia and Geert. Predeceased by 6 brothers and sisters in Europe; leaving many nieces and nephews. Dear brother-in-law of Willy and Edgar Schlosser (Beamsville) and family. Throughout his life Andre was a foster Father to over 180 children, whom he loved like his own. Andre was a retired employee of Stelco (Hilton Works). He was known to many as the “Maytag Appliance Man.” Cremation has already taken place, in lieu of flowers, donations on his behalf can be made to the Juravinski Cancer Centre or a charity of your choice. The family wishes to thank Dr. Harding, the Juravinski Cancer Centre and CCAC staff, and the fantastic Bayshore nurses. A celebration of Andre’s life will take place at Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church, on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 10 a.m. with reception to follow in the Church Hall, 63 Regional Road Twenty, Elfrida, Ontario.On line condolences may be made at www.donaldvbrown.ca I Am With You Still I give you this one thought to keep I am with you still — do not weep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn’s rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not think of me as gone — I am with you still — in each new dawn.