VONK: “Hans” Johannes Antonius Nicolaas Maria.
Peacefully on Monday, April 16, 2018 at Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Catherine. Loving father of the late Jim (Susan), Jeanette (Jim) Angus, Mary Anne (Garry) Swagerman, Don (Wendy), Dave (Brenda) and John (Laurie). Cherished Opa of Jeffrey (Alexis), Nicole (Chris) Kodama, Michael, Rachel, Jacquie (Pat) Sullivan, Suzie (Allan) Fergus, Jessie, Laura (Jimmy) Di Bartolomeo, Sabrina (Chris) Mason , Alex (Kristina), Leslie (Adam) Alessandrini, Amanda (Joel) Vaughan, Joanne (Dave) Jenken, Julie, Candice (Jamie) Trull and Rob. And great grandchildren of Opa – Ian, Evan, James, William, Zane, Callum, Kelton, Lochlan, Ailsa, Eowyn, Caleb, Chase, Nolan, Gavin and Declan. Hans will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews in the Netherlands. The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home (1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham) 905-936-3477 on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018 from 6-9pm A funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (190 King St. S., Alliston) on Thursday, May 24th, 2018 at 12noon. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery, Schomberg. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lung Association. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
SandyB says
To the family
I was sorry to read of your loss. Death is difficult to endure regardless of our age, however we can find comfort from God’s word the Bible. It tells us that soon all those in the memorial tomb will come out by means of a resurrection.(John 5:28, 29). Until then, may you continue to keep Mr. Hans’s memory warm in your hearts until you see him happy and healthy again one day
Paes Family says
At this time, as we recognize the passing of our beloved Oom Hans, our thoughts are of him and with you Tante Toos, as well as the entire family. While it is a time to celebrate the wonderful person that he was, it is also a time that we realize how much he will be missed.
We have many fond memories of Oom Hans including his wonderful sense of humor, the challenging questions, discussions he enjoyed having with all of us whenever we were together and his acceptance of all.
We had hoped until the last moment that we would be in a position to attend the visitation and the service and to share our thoughts and feelings with all of you. While we cannot be there at this time, our thoughts and prayers are.
We have provided a donation, in the name of Oom Hans, to the Lung Association in order to assist others with breathing difficulty, as we know he would have wished and appreciated.
Love
Heather, Rick, Jason, Andrea, Matthew and Karine
Neil Parks says
To all the members of the Vonk family and the extended family I wish to express my deepest condolences to u all at this trying time…
I had the pleasure of sitting with Mr.Vonk on several family occasions at John and my sister Laurie’s over the years and it was truly a pleasure being in his presence. Mr Vonk had a quiet confidence that demanded attention even when he wasn’t speaking and a infectious smile that seemed to lure u in in wanting more…
A GREAT MAN WAS AMONG US
Now he can watch over us with my dad
So sorry for your loss to all of you
Neil
Tilly Groenewegen says
lieve familie
gecondoleerd met het verlies van hans en jullie vader
en heel veel sterkte toos jij voooral
till stephan petera esray.en de kindertjes
Connie van /Rutten says
Dear Family, so sad to hear my favourite Uncle pass away. Although I’m glad that he didn’t have to suffer much pain. My sympathy and stenght to You. Connie
Dave + Krista Lewis says
Sorry to learn of your family’s loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the extended Vonk family in your time of sorrow. Rest in Peace. Love from the Lewis Family.
Paul Kavanagh & Mary O'Hara -Kavanagh says
Sincere condolences to Mr. Vonk’s family. He will be remembered fondly by the parishioners of St, Patrick’s Church, Schomberg. Always smiling, and asked how everything was going on the farm. A complete gentleman!
Rest in Peace, Mr. Vonk
Joe/Mary Ellen Keenan says
We extend our sincerest sympathy to the Vonk family.
Bob and Margaret Milligan says
I had the pleasure of doing work for Mr Vonk and he left an impression of being a real gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Duncan Angus says
My deepest condolences to Jeanette & the Vonk family. My thoughts & prayers are with you all Duncan Angus
Charmaine Wall says
Catherine, family & friends
I remember fondly the many gatherings attended with Hans. His presence will be missed. My prayer is that all will find comfort in knowing that he is in Good Hands. With much love.
Jayne Breedion Dix says
Mrs.Vonk,Don,John and family.
My sincerest condolences on the passing of Mr.Vonk. Working for Jim, I got to know him and his great sense of humour. I know he will be missed,but you all have wonderful memories. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Much love.
Jaynes
Kim Dermott says
Mr Vonk was a very kind intelligent man. His focus was his amazing wife Catherine and his family. He was a man to be respected. His word was the law. I had the pleasure to work for mr Vonk and was treated so very kindly. Rest In Peace. Catherine and family my condolences.
Evelyn Labadie says
Catherine and family – my sincerest sympathy in the passing of Hans. He was such a delight to visit with when I was in Schomberg and will miss his e-mails. Our prayers for you and your family. God bless Hans. Evelyn