VandenBoomen: After 90 years, Arnold “Noud” Martinus Vanden Boomen, of Stratford, formerly of the Netherlands, Grand Bend and Zurich, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2021. Arnold’s greatest joy was his loving family. Devoted husband for 63 years of Jacoba “Coby” Antonia (Vlemmix) VandenBoomen. The Greatest Dad to Trudy (Andy) Groenestege, Tony (Sally) VandenBoomen, Mary (Jeff) Merkel, Maureen (Dale) Regier. Most Fun Opa of Stephanie, Deanna, the late Nicholas and Alexa Groenestege, Matthew and Krisan VandenBoomen, Jacob (Mandy), Owen, Bryan (Nicki) Merkel, Katelyn and William Regier. Adored Great-Opa of Isabella, Lyra and Maximilian Merkel. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Nel Sanders, Riek VandenBoomen, Josephine Rykers, Trees Van de Vleuten, Ria VandenBoomen all in the Netherlands, Toni and Bill Vanden Berk, Jean and Luke Mommersteeg all in Canada. Remembered by his many nieces, nephews, cousins and their families in Canada and the Netherlands. Predeceased by his parents Antoon and Gertruda (Sanders) VandenBoomen, siblings and in-laws Josephus VandenBoomen, Kees Sanders, Jan and Nel VandenBoomen, Antonia VandenBoomen, Maria and Piet Van de Ven, Martien Rykers, Jan Van de Vleuten, Wim VandenBoomen, John and Lisa Vlemmix, Martin and Jean Vlemmix, Mary and Peter Mennen, Anna and Pete Kurstjens, Tom and Grada Vlemmix. A Private Family Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Grand Bend. The Rev. Fr. Tony Laforet Celebrant. Interment Pinery Cemetery, Grand Bend. Arrangements entrusted to the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood. The family would like to express a special thank you to the Chartwell, Anne Hathaway Residence, Stratford and to Dr. Walji and the staff of the 3rd and 1st floors of Stratford General Hospital, Stratford for their great care. If desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to Crohns and Colitis Canada or the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family.
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Elaine Ducharme
Our sincere condolences to Arnold’s family in this difficult time.
George & Elaine Ducharme
Teresa and Mark Van Bree
Our sincere sympathies to you Coby, Trudy, Tony, Mary, Maureen and families on the loss of Arnold. Just seen this on facebook. So sorry for his loss. We have so many family memories with our two families over the years that we will cherish. The friendship of our parents was so very special and we appreciate all the kindness they showed our family and the help and fun they had together -in the ups and downs of life’s journeys. May you cherish the special memories of this kind and gentle man. With kindest sympathies Teresa and Mark Van Bree & Family.
Brian Taylor
Dear Coby, Tony, Sally and Family,
I am so glad to have known Arnold as a hard-working, honest, humble farmer who loved his family and all the basic things in life. Like my Mom and Dad, he and Coby came over here across the ocean with next to nothing, and they built a legacy to be proud of. And after speaking with Coby this week, I know she will carry this legacy forwards. And to all of you…know that, in caring for Arnold so well this past many months, you have all given him back some of the important ideals he instilled in you…love, hope, loyalty, and determination. Well done, Arnold…..love, Brian
Linda Traquair
Condolences to the family.
Milt and Barb Dietrich
Maureen, Dale, Katelyn and William,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your Father, Father-in-law, and Grandfather. May you memories of happy times together be a comfort to you always.
Peter and Wilma Bastiaansen
Sincere condolences to Coby and your entire family. Also the Vlemmix’s family with the passing of Noudje as we knew him.
Arnold was a very nice caring man. Always enjoyed visiting with him, he will be missed by many.
Let treasured memories bring you peace and strength in the days ahead. Peter and Wilma Bastiaansen.
John and Rita Smits
Colby and family
So sorry to hear of Arnolds’s passing.
We wish you peace and comfort as you grieve for your loving husband, father, Opa and Great-Opa.
Sincerely John and Rita Smits
Helen Trecapelli
Tante Coos, Trudy and family, Tony and family, Mary and family and Maureen and family. Sincere condolences on the passing of Ome Noud. He truly was a wonderful man. I remember with much fondness our visits to Zurich when we were growing up. Our visits seemed to last forever since our parents never ran out of things to talk about! No visit to Grand Bend was complete unless we went around to see all the aunts and uncles. My children enjoyed spending time with Ome Naud and Tante Coos. They didn’t mind dressing up again for Hallowe’en because it meant we would see them again and spend some quality time. We are blessed to have had Ome Noud for as long as we did, but we will all dearly miss him. Always in our hearts, forever in our memories.
Rick and Sheila Merkel
Our thoughts and prayers to your family for the passing of Arnold. Rick and Sheila Merkel.
Gail Vivian
Mary, Jeff, Jacob, Owen, Bryan and families,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at his time. We hope that the memories you shared with him bring you some comfort at this difficult time.
Gail and Dave Vivian and family
Gail Vivian
Andy ,Trudy, Deanna,Stephanie, and Alexa,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your father, father-in-law and grandfather. We hope that the memories you shared over his long life will bring you some peace and comfort in your days ahead as you remember him in your conversations, in the places you shared and in the things you did with him. A big virtual hug for all of you.
Gail and Dave Vivian and family
Norio Vanderheyden
Sending condolences to Coby and family; Jean and Luke; Toni and Bill . May your many fond memories give you comfort in the upcoming weeks and months ahead.- Norio Vanderheyden
Mary Alderson
Arnold was a kind gentlemen who will be missed by his dear wife, “Koos” and their family. He was loved by my family, and was like a son to my father, Bill Blewett. They enjoyed working together, as well as laughing together. We will remember his smiling face. Our sympathy to all the family.
Mary & Victor Alderson.
Dennis & Lorraine Regier
Dearest Coby and family sorry to hear about Arnold’s passing, sincere condolences to all.
Wonderful memories of both of you when you lived in Zurich
Dennis and Lorraine Regier
Chuck & Tanya Erb
We wish to extend our Sincere Sympathy, Thoughts & Prayers to the entire VandenBoomen Family. I have known and dealt with Arnold for many many years. A True Gentleman, with a Wonderful Family.
Chuck & Tanya Erb
Lisa McDonnell
Dear Trudy, Andy, Stephanie, Deanna, Alexa and family
We are very sorry to hear about your father, father in law and grandfather.
Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Wishing you peace and comfort.
Lisa and Jim McDonnell
Michelle Melissa Joe Mary and Tom