VEEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-11 published
VAN
DER
VEEN,
Geert
(Sept. 19, 1939-Sept. 8, 2007)
Geert passed away suddenly at Toronto General Hospital. He was
the dearly loved father of sons, Geert and Nicholas. One of four
children, he is survived by his loving sister, Corey and brother,
Willem. He will be greatly missed by his daughter-in-law Clare
and his grand_sons, Geert and Karl and nephews, Lucas and Jack.
Donations in Geert's memory may be made to the Cancer Society.
Telephone condolences may be left at 416-921-3504.
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VEEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-03 published
VAN
DER
VEEN,
Arnold
Video engineer, cyclist, friend. Born December 2, 1951, in The
Netherlands. Died July 11, suddenly, in Toronto, aged 55.
By Ina VAN
DER
VEEN,
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My brother was one of those people who, with age, developed a
confidence and self-assurance he did not possess when he was
young.
He came to Canada in 1953 with his parents, Frank and Homiena,
and his three older siblings and twin sister. They immigrated
so Frank could become a farmer and not a store keeper as he had
been in the Netherlands. Fulfilling their father's dream meant
that the children, but especially Arnold, worked very hard.
He loved the farm and the animals, but early life was difficult
for him. He suffered from painful eczema, he stuttered and he
was considered "slow" by teachers.
Yet he persevered. As he grew older, the skin condition cleared,
the stuttering became controllable and Arnold realized, as we
did, that he was extremely intelligent and technically astute,
especially with electronics.
One of his cherished possessions was a transistor radio that
he bought himself. That radio led to more advanced electronics
and a degree from Fanshawe College in London, Ontario
A job in Kitchener with Raytheon was followed by one in Toronto
with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, in which he handled
broadcast equipment high up the C.N. Tower.
He moved to Adcom Electronics and finally Videoscope, where he
was manager of engineering services. Because of his reputation
for excellence and reliability, he worked at the Olympics in
both Sydney and Salt Lake City, preparing broadcast and studio
facilities for Scandinavian television networks.
This allowed him to do what he loved best - travel, meet people
and cycle.
To know Arnold was to learn that biking ruled.
Every Wednesday evening, when the weather allowed, he and his
friend Jeff, joined later by Steve and Dan, did punishing rides
for a couple of hours on a circuit around Toronto's High Park.
These rides were for fun and helped prepare their team for duathlons
all over Ontario.
Even in Sydney, he raced informally with some of the Olympic
bikers and admitted they "weren't bad."
He delighted in so much of his life: his 25-year marriage to
Lee, travel, his home, and family connections all over. He grew
into a charming, funny, gracious man who reached great confidence
in his life. He wanted to retire soon, travel more and enjoy
his garden, but on a ride in early July, just as the guys were
finishing up and ready for the post-ride ritual of beer, talk
and much laughter, he said to Steve that it was time to go home
and then, in the blink of an eye, he was gone.
Ina VAN
DER
VEEN is Arnold's twin sister.
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VEENSTRA o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-05-29 published
BARRETT,
Robert
Thomas "
Bob"
Peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family,
on Sunday afternoon, May 27th, 2007. Robert Thomas
BARRETT, of
Owen Sound, passed away in his 71st year after a courageous battle
with cancer. Dearly beloved husband of June
BARRETT (née
BELL.)
Loving father of Deborah
LATHAM and her husband, Paul and Doctor Jeffrey
BARRETT and his wife, Janice, both of Owen Sound. Loving Papa
of William and Julia
LATHAM and Liam and Sam
BARRETT. Dear brother
of Alf BARRETT and his wife, Marion, of Owen Sound and Gloria
CHITTICK and her husband, Dave, of Hanover. Dear uncle of Kevin,
Heather, Brian, Steven and their families. Predeceased by his
parents, George and Daisy
BARRETT.
Bob retired from the Air Force
in 1979 and from P.P.G. in 2002. Bob will always be remembered
for his devotion towards his family and for his courage in the
face of illness. He had a wonderful sense of humour and enjoyed
being with others. His laugh will be dearly missed. Special thanks
to Doctor Fred
VEENSTRA and the many health care workers who provided
exemplary care. Friends may call at the Brian E. Wood Funeral
Home, 250 - 14th Street West, Owen Sound (519-376-7492) on Tuesday
from 2: 00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service for Bob
BARRETT
will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, May 30th,
2007 at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Scott
SINCLAIR officiating. Interment
in Greenwood Cemetery. If so desired, the family would appreciate
donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Children's Wish
Foundation as your expression of sympathy. Members of the Royal
Canadian Legion Branch #6, Owen Sound will hold a Memorial Service
at the Funeral Home on Tuesday evening at 6: 45 p.m.
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VEENSTRA o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2007-10-17 published
NOORDEGRAAF,
Leendert
Passed away peacefully at the Roberta Place Nursing Home on Tuesday,
October 9th, 2007. Leendert
NOORDEGRAAF in his 86th year. Beloved
husband of Margje (née
WINTERS) of Roberta Place and formerly
of Minesing. Dear father of Maria
CORNELISSE
(Cory,)
Lena
KLOOSTERMAN
(Wayne,) Wilhelmina
HARRIS
(George,)
Klaas
NOORDEGRAAF (Margje,)
Mary VEENSTRA
(Casey,)
Leonard
NOORDEGRAAF (Gerry,) Elizabeth
McNABB (Robert), Harry
NOORDEGRAAF (Marlene), Lucille
BARRETT
(Michael) and Robert
NOORDEGRAAF
(Louise.)
Loving grandfather
of 40 grandchildren, one pre-deceased and 48 great-grandchildren.
Survived by his brother Hank of Holland and by his numerous nieces
and nephews. Pre-deceased by his brothers Adrian and Pete of
Holland and Jan of Brazil and by his sisters Mog and Riek of
Holland and Annie of Kincardine. Friends called at the Jennett
Chapel of the McClelland and Slessor Funeral Home, 152 Bradford
Street in Barrie on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Services were held
at the First Christian Reformed Church, 33 Shirley Avenue in
Barrie on Friday, October 12th at 11: 00 a.m. with visitation
in the church one hour prior. Interment Minesing Union Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or to
Timothy Christian School as your expression of sympathy. Words
of comfort may be forwarded to the family at leendertnoordegraaf@
funeralhome.on.ca
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