In her 94th year and with family by her side, Jean Van Rooy of Kingsbridge, passed peacefully on January 26th, 2023. She was the beloved wife of John (predeceased in 2018) and proud mother of Mary (Mike) Kochanowski of St. Mary’s, Bernie (Steve) Reaburn of Sundridge, Joe (Lynn) Van Rooy of Kincardine, Henry (Val) Van Rooy of Zurich, Diane (Mark) Lalonde of Kingsbridge, Frankie (Paul) Ziegler of Port Elgin, Teresa (Mark) Driver of Goderich, and Paul (Holly) Van Rooy of Belleville. Jean was the cherished Oma of 26 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren who loved her homemade soup, oatmeal cookies, handknit slippers, endless supply of gummy bears, and warm hugs. Jean, born Adriana Wilhelmina Van Dyke, on June 8, 1929 to the late Hendricus and Ardina (Van Lankveld) Van Dijk, enjoyed her early life in Boekel, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands with her 5 sisters and 2 brothers. After marrying on March 31, 1954, Jean and John immigrated to Canada and embraced farm life in Ashfield Township and the Kingsbridge community as their home. Jean will be missed by her large extended family in both the Netherlands and Canada.
Visitation will be held at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday February 1, 2023 from 10 AM – 11 AM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church Wednesday at 11 AM. Donations to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Goderich or the St. Joseph’s Kingsbridge Community (Kingsbridge Centre) will be greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
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Dan and MaryEllen Boel
I just viewed the cknx obits and saw your mom’s name. We are very sorry we didn’t know about and therefore couldn’t extend our condolences in person on Wednesday February 1.
Please know we thought a lot of your mom and feel your pain of loosing her. She was a very kind lady. Dan & MaryEllen
Ray and Linda Mcnichol
Our condolences to all the van rooy family…..
Maureen Reaburn
Bernie, I am so sorry. Your Mom was a wonderful lady and I know she will be missed by all of her children, grandchildren and great grand children. My heart goes out to your entire family ❤️
jim hallahan
Sorry for the Loss of Your MOTHER Dianne you will miss HER
Fran and Al Edwards
We are so sorry for you loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Laura Scott
I never knew Jean.. But I do have the gift of knowing her son, daughter in law and a few of her grandkids. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May she rest in peace in the loving arms of our Savior.
Joyce Black & family
Henry & Valerie and the Van Rooy families – Very sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mom and Grandmother. Sending sympathy to all of you and she will be missed by many friends, neighbours in the Kingsbridge community, and her family. Take care of each other in the days and months ahead. Sincerely Aunt Joyce, Shari & John Syrovy, and Shelly
and Karl Weselan.
Frank & Marian Hallahan
Our Sincere sympathy, Henry & Val. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Larry & Lynn Million
The entire VanRooy Family
We are sorry to hear of your loss.
Wishing you comfort during this sad time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Daniel Lamontagne
Our thoughts are with you Frankie and family. Sorry for your loss. Barb and Dani.
Craig Smith
Paul and family,
My deepest sympathies to you on the passing of your mom.
Craig Smith
Ann Pritchard
Dear Van Rooy family, my deepest condolences on your loss. I will always remember your Mom/Grandma as a kind and gentle woman, never failing after mass at Kingsbridge to ask how I and my family was. The world is a sweeter place because of Jean having been in it. Sincerely, Ann (Dalton) Pritchard
Karla Hogan
Jean was a wonderful, friendly, hard working lady who always had a big smile whenever we met. My condolences and prayers to you, Diane, Mark, your siblings and all of your big family connections. Your parents will be together again, smiling with love and pride, down at all of you. Your many memories will help you through this sad journey. Rest In Peace, Jean, you’ve earned it.
Kim Hill
Sending our thoughts and prayers to Frankie, Paul and family. May many of tour happy memories always be close to your heart ❤️
Patti Welsh
Dear Diane,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved mother. I will keep you and your extended family in my prayers.
Linda Bisset
My sincere condolences to you Teresa and your family. Hugs and prayersp
Carol Dixon
Henry & Val. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Lesley Walker
Very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers
Cecelia Denomme
Dear Family – You are in our special thoughts – with sympathy and special remembering.
Your mom and dad – a wonderful example of hard working, loving parents and faithful members of the Kingsbridge and Goderich -communities.
Sincerely – Cecelia and Don Denomme
richard madge
My sincere condolences to you, Diane, and all of your family in the loss of Jean.
Richard Madge
Henk Donkers
Beste familie, gecontroleerd met het verlies van jullie moeder, grootmoeder en overgrootmoeder. Henk en Anny
Frances Hibbert
Thinking of you and your family through this very difficult time. Our sincere condolences Doug and Fran
Mike & Elaine Wilson
Sending our sincere condolences. Higs💗
Scruff Claeren
My condolences to Frankie and family.
Adam and Kelsey Kelly
Sending love and hugs to the Van Rooy and Ziegler families. Our condolences for your loss. What a beautiful legacy John and Jean have created.
Lou Forsey
My deepest sympathy to you and your family Teresa. Love and hugs to you. Lou.
Elaine Courtney
Our sincere sympathy to the Van Rooy Family on the loss of your Dear Mother! Thinking of you all!
Lorene Casemore
So very sorry to hear of your loss Teresa and Mark. Hold tight to the memories and each other.