Suddenly on Wednesday June 7, 2017 while celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary on a Mediterranean cruise. Louis J. Kosmerly of Kincardine in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Linda (Hendriks). Dear father of Louis M. Kosmerly and Joey Kosmerly both of Kincardine. Brother of John (Elaine) Kosmerly and Frank (Pat) Kosmerly all of Kincardine. Fondly remembered by many nephews, nieces, cousins and the Hendriks family. The family will receive friends at Gilleyโs Feedlot, 832 Queen Street, Kincardine on Friday June 16th from 3-8 PM and Saturday June 17th, 2017 from 3-8PM with special remembrances on Saturday evening at 7PM. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation (Palliative Care) at www.kincardinefoundation.ca gratefully acknowledged.
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Barry Sullivan
Lou was a giving and faithful friend. Linda was his rock. The world was much richer with him in it. My deepest sympathies to all in this great family.
Rose, Debbie and Chris Ivankovic
Dear Linda, Louis, Joey and family we are deeply sadden to hear the passing of Lou. Our deepest sympathy to the family during this diffcult time and the days to follow. My family has many fond memories of Lou, personally I feel like I grew up at Gillies. From the days with my mom working in the kitchen to when I was old enough to work there myself. Louie was like a dad to many of us young people working at Gillies. Stern at times yet always willing to give opportunities if you respected him and worked hard. I’ll never forget making nachos and I put to much lettuce on them and he asked me if I was making nachos or a salad. Well let’s just say thanks to Lou I make the best nachos ever! With great respect rest in peace Lou. Our heartfelt condolences Linda, Louis, Joey, Frank, Pat and family. Hugs
Gilbert & Ricki Vansteelandt
Linda and boys – Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Thinking of you at this sad time. Gilbert & Ricki (Willems) Vansteelandt
richard&suzanne martin
linda,
we are saddened about louis sudden passing on such a special time in your lives. we are greatful to have had him for a
friend.
David and Joan Reid
We extend our most sincere condolences to you Linda, Louis and Joey. Thinking of your family during this time of sorrow. I was speaking to Louis at the bank just before you left on your holiday, not realizing that would be the last time. Our sympathy to you all.
Vinko and Zlata Kosmrlj
Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. May loving memories help guide you through this time of sorrow.
Mildred Keillor
Linda and family…so sorry to hear if Louie’s passing. My deepest sympathy to you at this time of sorrow. Mid Keillor
Mike and Dianne Flynn
Linda and family…..so saddened to hear of Louie’s sudden passing. Our sincere condolences at this time of sorrow.
Rae Armstrong
We are shocked and saddened to hear of Lou’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences on behalf of the Owners, Management and Staff of the Devil’s Pulpit Golf Association.
Cecilia Miltenburg
My condolences to you and your family on your loss. Thinking of you.
Susan Stepnow Macleod
Linda, Lou Jr and Joey … my sincere condolences to each of you during this time of great sorrow for you.
Sally Harrison
Linda, Louis and Joey – so terribly saddened to hear of Lou’s passing. That million dollar smile and full-belly laugh will be a fond memory for many of us. Thinking of you, and hoping that the many memories of good times shared will help in the sad and healing days ahead. Hugs..Sal
Lorrie Baxter (Owen)
Sorry for your loss Linda…..Lou gave me my first summer job as a bus girl at the Feedlot (almost 40 years ago). You were there too and I knew you would both have a good life together. So sad for it to end this way. God bless you and your family.
Vito Debeljak
Druลพini in vsem ลพalujoฤim bi radi izrekli soลพalje. Ta vest, veliko prezgodaj, nas je vse pretresla.
I met Louis in 1993 while passsing Canada to US trip. Of course we stayed at my mother’s cousins, Louis, Mary and Milka in Toronto. Uncle Louis took us up north to meet his sons. During very short visit Louis jr. invited us for lunch in his restaurant and later showed us his two old timers, Ford Mustang and Corvette.
It was the only time we met and spoke. Enough to recognize Louis’s passion, devotion and the warmth that people from the cold and modest places, which his father left 90 years ago, posses. Great man !
Wendy Shantz
Dear Linda and family. We are so sadden to hear the passing of Lou. He was such an amazing, caring man and father. All our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys. Bob and Wendy Shantz from Bowmanville. Xo
Barbara and Paul Sullivan
Still so hard to believe. Linda I just can’t in words the way I feel right now. With close to a thirty year friendship I can’t even begin to share how much Lou’s friendship meant to me. He was always the same just the best. Picked on me and made me laugh and knew always what to say when you needed it. The foursome will never be the same. Hit them long and straight in Heaven my brother. Love Paul
Kees and Lara van den Berg
Dear Linda and family.
So sad to hear that Lou passed away so suddenly at this young age.
We wish you strenth to cope with this great loss.
Kind regards from Kees and Lara van den Berg
Bill & Marlene Pace
Linda, Louis & Joey : Sending our sincere sympathy to Lou’s family, friends & staff.
Bob & Melanie Krupp
Dear Linda and family, Bob and I were so saddened to hear of Lou’s passing. What a sudden shock. Bob and Lou go back a long time. It was 1979 when we moved up to Kincardine and Lou was one of the first people that Bob met. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, your boys and extended family. He will be missed.
Ed Young
Hi Linda and kids. So sorry to hear of Lou’s passing. Many great times with Lou over my Kincardine years. He always looked after our hockey teams at Gillies after Friday night hockey games as well. Please take care.
Jane Vath
Linda I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It is many years since High School but often think of the fun we had. You and your boys are I in my thoughts and prayers.
Doug Ball
Stunned to hear this today !!!!
Patti Alpe
Linda and family: Being a part of Aunt Barb and Uncle Vic’s world, I can’t remember a Hanc event where you weren’t there. I know how close Louie and Uncle Vic were, so close, we thought they were cousins. My Mom, Nancy Bryans, loved you both and for many years, she celebrated Thanksgiving with you in Florida. Such shocking news, hard to comprehend. Remember him, tell everyone who will listen all the funny stories, imitate that deep laugh he had and we will all remember that beautiful smile he had. oxoxo Patti Alpe
Shelley Adams
My heart goes out to all of the Kosmerly family . Linda , Louis & Joey my prayers are with you . Words seem so futile , so many memories over many years . Lou held a special place in my heart and I will cherish our friendship forever ……..
Nancy and Stuart Alexander
Our sincere condolences to all the family. Such a sudden and sad loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time
Karen Page Kincardine Taxi
Donnie and I have a long memory of Louie from when we first bought the taxi business and taking him home a lot of nights in the last 30 years as well as picking up the boys as they were growing up.
Linda and Boys you have our deepest sympathy at your loss
John Vriese
Sorry to hear of Lou’s passing. If it wasn’t after we teamed up at the Bruce Inn playing shuffle board in August of 1982. I wouldn’t have met and married my wife of 35 years. Reunited with Lou, after I moved to Caledon Village and as a fellow member of the Devils Pulpit Golf Association, we had fun.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John V
Judith Byles
Linda, Louis, and Joey, Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. My heart goes out to you all, and you are in my thoughts. If there’s anything I can do, please don’t hesitate to call. Whatever you need, I’m here for you.
Bernadet en Martien Bankers Thomassen
Wat een verschrikkelijk nieuws. Linda heel veel kracht na het overlijden van jouw Lou.
Lieve echtgenoot en vader van jullie zonen.
Wij zijn in gedachten bij jullie al zijn we in Nederland.
Martien en Bernadet Bankers
Tien en Tina Thomassen
Heel veel sterkte met het verlies van Lou, je lieve man en vader van je zonen.
In gedachte zijn we bij je. Ome Tien en Tante Tina Thomassen
rickey ager/vandenakker
Sending prayers and condolences for this tragic loss,stay strong and time will ease the pain,cherish the memories as they last forever
James Winkelvoss
Prayers and condolences from your friends below the border. He was a great man and treated us like family when we visited. So sad.
Bill Clubb and Family
To All of the Kosmerly’s
I, and we send our heartfelt condolences.
Memories are special, I and you have many, may they help with grieving as we reassure ourselves that Lou did his way and we can celebrate that.
Dianne MacMasters
Linda & sons, John, Frank & family members: Sending our heartfelt sympathy to you all as we experienced that same sudden and unexpected loss. My late husband Pat and I shared many wonderful memories at the Windsor Hotel and Gillies and Pat always took part in Lou’s yearly charity golf tournament. We send our love to you all. Dianne MacMasters & sons Jesse & Ryan, daughter Chrissy.
Kevin and Karen MacKay
Very sad to hear of Lou’s passing. What a shocker. Our sincerest condolences to his entire family. Lou was a great guy with a big heart and always a supporter of our local Shriners. You will be missed Lou. RIP.
Elizabeth Lam/Van Den Akker
Linda and family. So sorry to hear of Lou’s passing. We are all thinking of you and your family as you go through this most difficult time.
Micheal and Linda Smiley
was a long time knowing Louis, from earliest years with the feed lot and stock yard. enjoyed his humor, allowing us to part of his establishment with our weekly visits for supper and to entertain friends,. It is with sadden hearts we heard of his passing.
to his family and friends who knew him much longer and deeply then us we want to send our condolences. offer you strength through this sadden time and Pray that your memories will help carry and support you . from our home to yours. may peace be with you.
Brad and Rachel Mackay
Our hearts are broken.. we have no words.. Thinking of you and sending our love to you all.
Veronika and David Cook
We can not even begin to believe he will not be the face you see when you walk into Gilleys! For David,he was the person who believed he could and should go to school to become a chef. As for me, if it wasn’t for Lou, David and I would have never met each other at school in Barrie and are still together to this day. We had our wedding reception upstairs and were able to begin our life in Ripley while David started working for Louie once we moved back after school. It became a family for us. Lou, Linda and all the staff had some fun, some arguments, heartache but we all had each other’s backs. Friendships were made and are still intact because of what Louie and Linda created. We will miss him and are so grateful to have had him in our lives. Memories will keep him alive always and forever.
Veronika and David Cook
We can not even begin to believe he will not be the face you see when you walk into Gilleys! For David,he was the person who believed he could and should go to school to become a chef. As for me, if it wasn’t for Lou, David and I would have never met each other at school in Barrie and are still together to this day. We had our wedding reception upstairs and were able to begin our life in Ripley while David started working for Louie once we moved back after school. It became a family for us. Lou, Linda and all the staff had some fun, some arguments, heartache but we all had each other’s backs. Friendships were made and are still intact because of what Louie and Linda created. We will miss him and are so grateful to have had him in our lives. Memories will keep him alive always and forever.
Nell and John Vandenakker- Howse
Treasure all your memories and good times and hold them close in your heart as they will give you strength in the days to come…it is always difficult when there is a missing link in the family…
Thinking of you and the family….
John and Nell Howseโค๏ธ
Mike and Rachel Butorajac
Linda, Louis and Joe. There are no words to express our sympathies to you all. Lou was a force of nature that will be missed.