DeJong, George – passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Huronview on July 29th, 2018 in his 94th year. Predeceased by wives Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Bannon (1970), Noella Schmidt (1987) and Rita Smith (2018). Beloved father of Tom (Joanne), Jed (Cathy), Rita (Peter) Cliff, Ann (Terry) Schoemaker and the late Eugene (1984). Survived by his brother William (Mary), sister in law Adrienne (Ray) Hutchinson and daughter in law Gillian. He will be greatly missed by 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews. Predeceased by brothers Gord (Mary), Tony and 3 infant granddaughters. Friends will be received at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church ( 156 North Street, Goderich) on Thursday, August 2, 2018 from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 12 p.m. Interment St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Cemetery. Memorial donations made to the Goderich Legion Branch 109 Poppy Fund or the Breast Cancer Society of Canada would be greatly appreciated.
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Maureen Hutchinson
Our condolences from Ottawa to everyone in the extended family. We were very glad to get to see all of you together in April for my mother’s birthday. Love and hugs,
Maureen, Frank and Max
Wayne and Fran Kuntz
Bill and Mary, Ann and Terry and families,
Our sincere condolences in the passing of your brother, Dad and Grandpa. Also, with the passing of Rita. Both were blessed with living a wonderful and fulfilled long life. You are in our thoughts.
Wayne and Fran
Vicki Beattie-Lobb
Dejong Family:
My deepest sympathy to you all at this most very difficult time. Thinking of you!
John Buchanan
Bill-Ann and families, Sorry to hear of George and Rita’s passing. George and I had many good times together. Both when he was trucking and as a brother knight. Sorry I could not be at his funeral mass.
Karen (Webster) Holtby
Bill My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Keep the memories close to your heart.
Julia & Rick Laur
Jed, Julia and I are sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Our thoughts are with you, the family and friends on this sad occasion.
Ann & Erwin Marchl (Bannon)
We are sending our Sympathy with the passing of Uncle George. I remember him as having a good sense of humor & a fun loving person.
As a young girl growing up in Seaforth, he would drive his Sifto salt truck past on the highway, as I walked home from school. There was always a big blow of the horn & a big wave as he drove home to Goderich from his truck route.
Thinking of Everyone at this very difficult time….. Ann, Erwin & Family OOXX
Chip Wilson
Sorry to hear of George’s passing. I will miss my chats with George. He was very interesting and had a great memory.
Condolences to Tom, Jed, Rita, Ann, and families.
David and Michelle Smith
Our deepest sympathy to the entire DeJong family. George was a great inspiration to all of us for his volunteer service in our community, and country. He will be dearly missed.
Linda & Douglas Anderson
I was fortunate enough to have spoken to George on the day he passed. I had called him from Nanaimo, Vancouver Island where I now live. Doug got to meet George and my Aunt Rita when he visited Ontario for the first time. Doug and I send our sincere condolences to the families of both George and Rita. You will be greatly missed by so many. Rest in Heavenly peace.
Nancy and Junior White
To All of George’s family we extend our sincere sympathy…George was such a friendly guy ….Cherish your memories….
Shirley Erb
To all of George’s family. My deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat Johnston
to George’s family
May we offer our sincere condolence in the loss of your Dad/Grandpa . We know this is a most difficult time and our thoughts are with you. Live with the memories of his kindness and happiness and it will help you through the difficult days to come.
I am very sorry that we will be unable to get to his visitation.
Thinking of you at this sad time
Pat Johnston and Bob Desjardins
mary wilkin
i’m sorry to hear of your father’s ,passing. i was just speaking with him on sunday, when i was at huronview. thinking of you all at this difficult time.