At Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Patricia “Patsy” (Parnall) Van Vliet for 67 years. Proud father of Jeff and Wendy Van Vliet of London, Deborah Poirier of Guelph, Richard and Adrianne Van Vliet of Dorchester, and Jennifer and Darren De Vries of Dorchester. Predeceased by his son Mark Andrew Van Vliet (1965). Much loved grandpa of Mark and Mallory, Katie and Paul, Alyssa and Aaron, Andrew and Kaylee, Michelle, Tyler, and Amanda and Rolando. Great grandfather of Grace, Jaxon, Piper, Owen, Andreus, and Declan. Tony will be fondly remembered by the Parnall family.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, LUCAN on Saturday, January 6th from 10-11 am where the funeral service will be held at 11 am. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
If desired donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family.
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Jennifer and Jeff Kohler
Jennifer, Darren, Amanda, Ro and Andreus, Jeff and Wendy and the entire family….
We send sincere condolences with the passing of your dear Dad.
Keeping you all close in our thoughts.
Love, Jeff and Jennifer and family xo
Shannon O'Shea Ross
Dear Jeff and Wendy, Mark and Katie and family-
So sorry to read about your father and grandfather. We send you our most sincere condolences.
Shannon & Mark
Sieg Pedde
On behalf of Helix Courier Limited and the Pedde family, I would like to extend my sincere condolences. Tony was part of our Helix family for decades, until his well-deserved retirement, and was always a delight to interact with. His sense of humour and personal charm were always welcome in our frantic world and he brightened the day whenever he came to the office. Everyone liked Tony. We will miss him!
Jim and Helen Hearn
Our sincere sympathy to the Van Vliet family. Jim has fond memories of golfing with Tony and Gibb Parkinson at Fanshawe.
Jim and Helen
Gary & Geraldine Parsons
Jeff, Wendy and family
We were very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. We hope all the good memories help you through these difficult day’s.
Jared & Katie Lightfoot
Sending condolences and love to your family during this difficult time.
Lila Foster
Pasty sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Wayne & Pam Hall
Jeff & Wendy, My condolences to you and your family on your Dad’s passing. It is always hard to lose a parent, no matter what age. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Carole (McWhirter) Trudell
Jeff and Wendy I was so sorry to read of your Dad’s passing in the paper this morning. Sending my sympathy to you and family.
Barbara and Bob Wonnacott
Our deepest sympathy to all the families. Uncle Tony will be missed by many. He has left us with a lot of good memories
WENDY CARRUTHERS
Condolences to Pat and family.
Tony was one of the good guys.
He was a joy to work with.
The staff at Helix Courier Limited
Roger and Christina Withenshaw
We are so sorry for you loss
Brenda & John Montpetit
My deepest condolences to all of your family.
Knowing how close your family unit is, you will have each other and all of your loving memories to help you get through this difficult time.
Uncle Tony will be remembered and missed by all of us.
John Elston
To the Van Vliet family
Wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember your husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa. Thinking of you at this time.
John Elston and family
Sandra Mason
Deepest sympathies to you Pat and to your family. It’s been a long road for you and we will be here for you the whole journey. Tony will be dearly missed by all who knew him. With love and prayers,
Marg, Sandra & Denver.
Wes & Marsha Goldie
Our sincere sympathy and condolences to the entire family. I hope you can all find the strength and comfort you need to get you through this difficult time
Brian Parnall
Our condolences to my aunt Pat
and family
Tony was a very special man and loved by many. He will always be remembered for his kindness and caring for everyone.
We love you Uncle Tony and we will never forget you
Brian Parnall
Our condolences to my aunt Pat
and family
Tony was a very special man and loved by many. He will always be remember for his kindness and caring for everyone.
We love you Uncle Tony and we will never forget you
Norman Kenny
OUr thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this very sad time of your lives.