VAN ROMPAEY: Peacefully, at Sprucedale Care Centre, Strathroy, on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, Theo “Ted” Jan Van Rompaey, formerly of Ailsa Craig and Dashwood, in his 80th year. Husband of Mary Ethel (Rotteau) Van Rompaey of Rodney. Loved father and father-in-law of Anita and Dave Clarke of Squamish, BC., Kathy and Murray Curtis of Glendon, AB., Sharmaine Hayter of Strathroy, Shannon Shepley of London, Shane Van Rompaey of Rodney. Cherished Papa of Ashley, Amanda, Crystal, Ryan, Brianna, Evan, Liam, Darian, Connor, Dominik and Paisley. Treasured great-grandpa of Ethan and Alina. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Gladys Van Rompaey of Belgium, Annie Orban and David McFee of Grand Bend, Jim and Lori Rotteau of Exeter, Shawn and Carolyn Rotteau of New Brunswick, Violet and Ian Anderson of St. Thomas. Remembered by his sons-in-law Mat Hayter and Matt Shepley and dear friend Victor Stellingwerff. Also by his nieces and nephews Wim Van Rompaey and Roos, Ronny Van Romapey and Iris, Annita Van Rompaey and Wim all of Belgium, Julianna Kloss and Bob of Tillsonburg, Connie Orban of London and the Rotteau families. Predeceased by his parents Florent Emiel Van Rompaey and Elisa Virginia (Ooms) (Van Rompaey) Huber, brother Gilbert Van Rompaey and nephew Danny Orban. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation on Friday, September 16, 2022 from 12 to 2 p.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 2 p.m. Mr. Ervin Steinman Officiant. Interment Pinery Cemetery, Grand Bend. Ted owned and operated TJ’s Ornamental Iron Railings in Dashwood for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting. Ted also served with the Dashwood Fire Department for many years. If desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to Canadian Spinal Research Organization or Spinal Cord Injury Ontario would be appreciated by the family.
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keith Hurman
Condolences to Teds family , he will be greatly missed .
Karn Durdin
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all the Van Rompaey family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Karn Durdin and Don Thornton
Kathy Hayter
I am sending prayers and thoughts to all Ted family keep all your cherished memories close to your heart Kathy Hayter
Val Miller
Our deepest sympathies to Mary and the whole family. We had many fond memories of playing euchre with Ted and Mary. He was an avid hunter and we shared a lot of good memories. Sorry we couldn’t attend but our thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family. John, Val, and the kids.
JoAnna Brunnenmeir
Sorry we can’t be there today to say goodbye to uncle Ted, but sending our love. Thinking of you all.
Robert & JoAnna Brunnenmeir
Mia Creces
To Mary and all the family, my deepest condolence on the passing of Ted. Ted was a long time friend of the Creces familie from way back in Belgium.
Joanne Bengough
Our deepest sympathies to you Mary and family, we have many wonderful memories of Ted since growing up in Dashwood and having him as a neighbour. He was always there to lend a helping hand when needed and lots of laughter on many occasions.
Rest In Peace Ted
Joanne (Grenier) and Joe Bengough
Sue Riley
Many memories of Ted & his infectious smile at HDC.
Thinking of the families during this difficult time.
Glen & Peggy Restemayer
Mary & Families,
We were sorry to hear about Ted passing away.
Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers as you
all go through this difficult time.
Sincere Sympathy,
Glen & Peggy Restemayer
Terri Geiger
Sending condolences to the family at this sad time of Ted’s passing. May the happy memories of his life bring relief from your loss.
George & Elaine Ducharme
Our sincere condolences to the Van Rompaey family. George and Elaine Ducharme
HARVEY ADAMS
To The Van Rompaey
Our deepest and sincere sympathies.
You’ve lost a husband,
father and a great guy
Cherish his memories
I’ll not forget the many minutes
spend with Ted in the shop.
Harv and Allanna
Mario Ooms
My condolences to his family from Mario Ooms(Son of Nicole Ooms)
Zandvoortstraat 7
2220 Heist op den Berg
Belgium
Anna Moortgat
Neerleg 65
2220 Heist op den Berg
Belgium
Theresa Rotreau
I have many fond memories of May 24 weekends, sharing chili and beers with Ted and family. My condolences to all. May he Rest In Peace
Roberta smith
My condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. May you find peace in his memory. Thinking of you all.
Pam Bieman
Richard and Pam Bieman and Family,
Our thoughts are with you all.
We have many memories of the kids over at Ted and Mary’s house>
LOTS of fishing and hunting stories shared. .
Harv & Evelyn VIncent
Sincere sympathy to Ted’s family
May the good memories help bring peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Ooms Viviane
Our deepest sympathy to the whole family
Viviane Ooms (daughter of Jos Ooms)
Smederijstraat 14
2220 Hallaar
Belgium
Leers Wis (husband of Jos Ooms)
Jozef Weynsstraat 28
2220 Heist.op.den.Berg
Belgium
Josh and Stephanie Dougall
Our condolences to all who loved Ted. Sorry for your loss.
Josh and Stephanie Dougall