Passed away peacefully at Spruce Lodge in Stratford on Thursday, September 18, 2014. George Andre Van Steelandt, formerly of Dublin was in his 91st year.
Beloved husband of the late Andrea (nee Theetaert) Van Steelandt. Loving father of Gilbert and his wife Ricki of Dublin, Christine Hyde and her husband Ron of Stratford and Frank and his wife Dorothy of Blyth. Cherished Grandpa of Tanya Quipp (Kevin), Karen Buckley (Mike), Achiel Goossens (Larina), Brian Van Steelandt (Pam), Debbie Pfohl (Jeff), Rick Van Steelandt (Allie); and Great-Grandpa of Colton and Lucas Quipp, Ella and Sophie Buckley, Alexis, Nathan and Carter Goossens, Amie, Ben and Cory Van Steelandt and Jacob and Katelyn Pfohl.
George was the last surviving member of his immediate family and is predeceased by parents Eduard and Emma (nee Van Belle) Van Steelandt; two sisters, five brothers; and by his son-in-law Achiel Goossens Sr. (1971).
A private graveside service was held at St. James Catholic Cemetery in Seaforth, and a Memorial Funeral Mass to celebrate George’s life will be held at St. James Catholic Church in Seaforth on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 11 a.m. with Fr. Brian McColl officiating. A reception at the Seaforth & District Community Centre will follow the Mass. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to McGlynn Family Funeral Home, Seaforth, 519-527-1390.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Society, Spruce Lodge or the charity of choice would be appreciated and can be made through the funeral home or by visiting George’s on-line memorial at www.mcglynnfamilyfuneralhome.com