BORN

1941

DIED

2013

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Toni Van Hemmen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 19, 2013.

VAN HEMMEN, Toni
(Retired 38 year employee of General Motors Canada)
Suddenly at home on Monday, February 18th, 2013, in his 72nd year. Loving son of the late Anthony and Mechelina Van Hemmen. Dearly beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Biggar). Loving father of Susan (Robin), Steven, and Lori (Wayne). Cherished Grandpa of Miranda, Brendan, Trevor and Christal. Dear brother of Jane Hartjes (John), Maurice Van Hemmen (Coby), Andy Van Hemmen (Henny), Mitch Cusma (Vinnie), and predeceased by Tia Meulenbroeks (John), Peter Van Hemmen, and Teresa Van Hemmen. Survived by sister-in-law Carol Van Hemmen. Fondly remembered by Toni's mother-in-law Kay Biggar, brother-in-law Ed (Sherri), Bill (Helen). Predeceased by sister-in-law Bonnie Smith. Sadly missed by extended family in Canada and the Netherlands. Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Thursday, February 21st from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. and on Friday, February 22nd from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations to the SickKids Foundation would be appreciated.

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February 14, 2019

Helen Scott

Thinking of you Lorraine, hope you are keeping well.

Helen

March 11, 2013

Dorothy(Reynard) Hopson

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

March 5, 2013

Bill & Marianne McBride

Lorraine, We are wintering in Florida and just heard about your loss. Toni was a wonderful person to work with, and please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers.

March 3, 2013

reg wilkins

hi lorraine so sorry to hear of tonys passing..considered him to be a good friend as you know ..we cant plan these things I was away in cuba and was so sad i could not be there to help with your comfort ..my thoughts are with you tho call me please . love reg

February 28, 2013

Dear Lorraine & family, so sorry & shocked to hear the news of Toni's passing please accept my deepest sympathy.
Juanita Day

February 24, 2013

Paul Beaudry

Lorraine, I lost a very good friend as you did, and my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family and grand-children. As you know, Tony and I go way back from being friends when we were 16 in Whitby and attending all the Oshawa General games together. We will all miss him at Beaver Park. My deepest condolences and may he rest in peace.

PS-this is for Tony- I love you and will miss you very much, your buddy, Paul. GO GENS GO!!

February 24, 2013

Rose Meulenbroeks

Lorraine, I may be a bit late - just heard the news from my brother John. I am so sorry to hear that Uncle Toni is gone....as my godfather he had to be my favourite uncle didn't he?

Hugs Rose Meulenbroeks

February 24, 2013

Lorraine, We are here in Florida, and have been thinking of the times we spent with you and Toni. Remember those, and how about Loonyville in Beaver Park? Hope to see you in the near future. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Carl and Chris

February 23, 2013

Hello Lorraine and the rest of the family. I heard the sad news by a mail from Mike (the son of uncle Mies).
I know Toni when he was a young boy.
My sincere condolences for the whole family.

Annemieke van Hemmen (daughter of uncle Piet)

February 23, 2013

Hello Lorraine and the rest of the family.
We heard about this sad news by a mail from Mike (the son of uncle Mies).
I know Toni when he was a young boy.
My sincere condolences for the whole family.

Annemieke van Hemmen (daughter of uncle Piet).

February 23, 2013

Con

Lorraine, sorry to hear about Toni's passing. I will always remember the fun times when we all worked together at GM.
Take care

February 23, 2013

Lorraine: We are here in Florida when we heard of Toni's passing..We are shocked and very sorry for your loss. Who could ever forget Toni..The Yodeler? We will miss him. Hopefully your support team and your memories will be of comfort to you at this time. Thinking of you.... Don and Dian Mayhew, Orillia, Ont

February 22, 2013

Rick McEachern

Hello Lorraine, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dear husband Toni. My heart and condolences goes out to you at this difficult time. I will always remember Toni's smile and happy disposition. I will also remember our times when we all worked together at GM when I was your Committeeman. I wish you all the best, now and always.
Rick McEachern

February 22, 2013

Anja van Hemmen

dear Family, I'am very sorry for the lost of your husband and father.
Toni is my cousin, his father is one of the brothers from my father Jo van Hemmen; ome Jo and tante Truus.

I wish you and your family a lot of strength

February 22, 2013

Mike the son of uncle Mies sent us the sad news of the sudden passing of Toni.

our sincere condolences to the whole family.

Jo van Hemmen
son of uncle Jos and aunt Drika from Schijndel. Holland

February 21, 2013

We are so sorry Lorraine. We heard the news while still in Florida. We will miss him very much. He was still to young. We are grieving with you. Love Bill and Helga Neal.

February 21, 2013

going to miss your smile toni. lorraine sorry to hear about toni's passing. randy potter

February 21, 2013

Lorraine,
We are so sorry to hear of Toni's passing and offer our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Ralph and Lori Robinson

February 21, 2013

Lorraine, we are so happy that we got to meet you and Toni, , iWe enjoyed our time spent , with the both of you, We know he will be truly missed, Linda and Bobby

February 21, 2013

Bill Hockridge

Toni always bigger than life with his contgious smile. Toni Hortons at
Beaver Narrows is now closed. We always enjoyed our talks on sports,
politics and the park. Toni my friend, you will be missed but never forgotten

Bill Hockridge

February 21, 2013

Lesley Welder

Lorraine,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lesley & Seth

February 21, 2013

Marja v Hemmen

Dear Family.
With this, I wish the family lots of strength with this great loss.
Also, I may never meet Toni but I am a daughter of Harrie van Hemmen, a brother of the father of Toni ..
Our thoughts are with Toni and his familly.
Marja van Hemmen Groenendaal.
Schijndel Netherlands

February 21, 2013

Christopher McKenzie

Lorraine, It is far too soon for him to have left us. It is hard to imagine a world without Toni as he brightened the life of every one who knew him. He was a very special person and will be sadly missed by all. Toni will be alive in our hearts for years to come. With deepest sympathy

Chris,Heather

February 21, 2013

Gale Hardaker

Lorraine, so sorry to hear of Toni's passing, he was a wonderful person with a great sense of humour!

February 21, 2013

Lorraine, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will miss Toni as a neighbour. Our thoughts are with you.
Djurre, Tineke and Jason Dijkstra [Oshawa,On]

February 21, 2013

Dear family, so sorry to hear about Tony. We never met, but I am family in Holland, his father was my mothers brother. My mother was Johanna van Hemmen. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Martien van Engelen

February 21, 2013

Lorraine, Wij willen je heel veel sterkte toewensen om het grote verlies te dragen. Veel sterkte in deze verdrietige dagen maar zeker ook voor de toekomst. Groetjes Jan en Maria van Hemmen Schijndel Holland

February 20, 2013

Ann & Rick Van Hemmen

Dear Lorraine, and all the other family and friends that we haven't seen in far too long. We were deeply saddened to hear the news of Toni's passing. We always appreciated Toni's ability to put a smile on our faces, and those memories will continue to stick with us. He is already missed. Our hearts and our thoughts are with you all.

Ann and Rick

February 20, 2013

Dorothy McKnight

Lorraine, we are very saddened by the passing of Toni. His great smile snd sense of humour will be missed by all. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time.
David and Dorothy McKnight,Angela and Walter Matias.

February 20, 2013

Gary & Debbie Miller (Wasiluk)

Lorraine & family, were so sorry to hear about Toni. Our thoughts and prayers are with you

February 20, 2013

Lorraine...so sorry to hear of Toni passing.It was always an enjoyable "visit" when the two of you came in to the office. Cherish your memories...
Barb (Biro)

February 20, 2013

Dear Lorraine, I am so sorry to hear of Toni's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Helga Love

February 20, 2013

Lorraine and family our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. R.I.P. Toni....Michelle Kennedy & Terry George

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February 20, 2013

Iona, Kevin Lavigne

So sorry for your loss Lorraine, Toni was always the life of party at Beaver park
With all our thoughts Iona & Kevin Lavigne

February 20, 2013

Dear Lorraine and family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Toni. He was a great man and will surely be missed by all the people at the Conant Darts. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Love Doug and Carole Gibbs

February 20, 2013

Lorraine and family, sorry to learn of your loss. Tony was a great guy with a terrific sense of humour and gentle soul.
Bob Henesey

February 20, 2013

Lorraine we were truly shocked and saddened to hear about Toni. He was a good friend and neighbor for over 20 years, he will be missed. Anne & Bill McCrimmon

February 20, 2013

Lorraine and family

So sorry to hear about Toni, our deepest sympathy.

Darrell & Helen Scott

February 20, 2013

Tracey Biggar

Lorraine, so truly sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Tony. There are no words to help take away your sorrow but please know that he always had a special place in my heart and everyone that was lucky enough to know him.

February 20, 2013

ANDREA ZAPP

Lorraine, We are sorry to hear about the loss of Toni. Toni was an amazing man with always a smile on his face and helping hand for anybody that needed it.Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. We will especially miss his yodel. Love Andrea, Rod and Savannah

February 20, 2013

Dolly Welder

With such sorrow we have to say goodbye to our dear friend Toni. He could always lift up our spirits with his amazing sense of humour. Will definitely miss the yodelling at the Beaver Park dances! R.I.P. Toni. Love, Dolly and Marty

February 20, 2013

Belinda Paulson (Day)

I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Toni. I have such fond memories of Uncle Toni when I was a kid. He was always making jokes and always had a smile! He was the best yodeller I knew.
RIP Uncle Toni.

Belinda

February 20, 2013

Lorraine, there is nothing that I can say to express how sorry I am that Toni has left you/us. Just know that he was truly a wonderful man and we were blessed to have him in our lives. I am sure he is up there in Heaven giving our loved ones who have passed a good ole yodel song. Love Tara, Jamie, Grace, Julia and Jack

February 20, 2013

Lorraine I am so sorry for your loss . Toni was such a special person and will be missed by all.
Gloria Taylor(Morris)

February 20, 2013

Anne McKenzie

Lorraine, what can I say? No one was prepared for this. It is far too soon for him to have left us. It is hard to imagine a world without Toni. He was a very special person and will be sadly missed by all. Take solace in the many many wonderful memories all of us have shared. This is what will keep Toni alive in our hearts for years to come. With deepest sympathy,

Anne, June

February 19, 2013

The Cowan Family

Deepest Sympathy Lorraine and family. You will be very missed at Beaver Park!

February 19, 2013

Joyce & Keith Burrow

So sad. Toni was a lovely man and we will miss him at darts. Our thoughts are with you. Love, Joyce & Keith.

February 19, 2013

Joanne Bond

Lorraine I am so sorry that you have lost your soul mate.
It was always fun to "visit" with you both.
You are all in my thoughts and my prayers my friend...

February 19, 2013

Sue Hurlburt

Dad, So sorry to hear u have left us!!
R.I.P
Love Sue&Steve

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