VAN GAAL: Maria ‘Mary’ (Stachowiak) (Tillmann) of Lucan
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On August 2, 2025 @ 8:54 AM In Lucan,Obituary | 31 Comments
Peacefully at Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig on July 30, 2025 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of Johan ‘Jack’ Van Gaal of Lucan for 22 years. Cherished loving mother of Peter Stachowiak, Sandra Price, and Michael Stachowiak. Dear oma of Jacob, and Lukas Stachowiak; Sofia, Jade, Nathaniel Price; Marissa (Jordan) Simpson, Peyton Stachowiak (Ethan), Covan Stachowiak and great oma of Aleah Simpson. Predeceased by husband Manfred Stachowiak (1999), and a sister Victoria DeBruin. Fondly remembered by the Van Gaal family.
Visitation will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 32922 Richmond Street, LUCAN on Wednesday, August 6th from 10-11 AM where Mary’s funeral mass will begin at 11AM with Father Thom Blondin presiding. Cremation with Interment St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Lucan.
Donations to Meals on Wheels London or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Condolences for the family of “VAN GAAL: Maria ‘Mary’ (Stachowiak) (Tillmann) of Lucan”
Saddened to hear of little Mary’s passing. She was a very nice woman.
Pete & I would like to send our sincere condolences to Mary’s family & friends. Special comforting hugs to Jack. May she rest in the sweetest peace.
Jack , Marys family
Sending our condolences during this difficult. She was a wonderful lady.Special hugs to Jack. May she rest in peace.
Sorry to hear this about Mary. I shared work with her at Kim’s concerning African children schoolbooks and found her to be a gracious lovely lady wanting to aid others. Condolences to you, Jack.
Our sincere condolences to Uncle Jack
and extended family. Aunty Mary was a joy to have in the family. May you all find peace in this sad time & may Aunty Mary feel the love in heaven .
Johan, sorry for your loss. RIP Mary 🙏
I’m so sorry to hear this sad news. You have my condolences, Jack.
Johan and family
My condolences at this difficult time.
Jack I am so sorry for your loss, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers .
Sorry to hear of your loss of Mary, Jack. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time and she is at peace.
Jack;
No words can lesson the sorrow. Please know the Bulanda family is thinking of you at this difficult time.
Hugs, dear Jack.
Jack….. we’re so sorry to hear of Mary’s death. We are thinking of you and praying for you at this sad time. May your happy memories of Mary bring a smile to your face and peace to your heart.
Tim and Annette Martens
Sincere Sympathy to Jack and Mary’s family. Thinking of you during this sad and difficult time.
Wishing you peace at this difficult time.
Jack, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Jack and family,
Our deepest condolences to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Blessings always,
Bev Bartlett and Family
I am very sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. It is hard to lose a loving spouse.
Our sincere condolences to Jack and family. May she rest in peace in the Kingdom of God.
Jack ,Sorry to hear of your loss of Mary ,Cherish your memories, Thinking of you
Margaret Watt
Jack my heartfelt sympathy are with you and Mary’s family. Jim
My sincere sympathy Jack and Mary’s family. My prayers for you at this difficult time.
So sorry to hear about Mary. She was sooo sweet and kind.
Our sincere sympathy to all Mary’s loved ones. We’re thinking of you, Jack, at this sad time.
Jim and Helen
Jack,
So very sorry to hear of Mary’s passing.
May her many wonderful memories bring you comfort today, tomorrow, and in the days ahead.
Thinking of you and sending prayers and a big hug.
Julie, Al, and family.
Awe Jack I am so sorry to hear about Mary’s passing, such a gentle sweet lady.
She will be missed
Thinking of you and family
Jamie Harris
I am sorry to hear the news of Mary, sending love to you Johan ❤️
My condolences Peter, on the loss of your mother. And to your boys, the loss of their Oma. And to Jack, the loss of his wife.
When we lose someone close to us, we just trade their suffering for ours.
Jack and family,
Our sincere condolences on your loss of Mary, it’s hard to lose someone who’s been such a big part of your life. May your good memories bring you comfort if the difficult days to come.
Maria Martens and Diane Martens Elston
Jack and family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your dear wife.
Linda Salts
To Jack and Mary’s Family. Just read now of this sad news. Mary was a wonderful person. Met her at exercise classes. We had a great friendship. May she rest in peace now.
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Sincere condolences to Jack and the family .