It is with great sadness, on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, Wade was taken from us tragically at the age of 44. Cherished son of Diane (Dina) (Gerrits) Vander Wal of Exeter and the late John Vander Wal. Dear grandson of Melle and Grace Vander Wal of Holmesville. Loved brother of Mel Vander Wal and Marjolein de Vries of Australia, and Sandy and Ray Heyink of Hensall. Uncle of Curtis, Breanna, Chelsea, Thebe, and Olwakhe. Wade will be missed by his many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Predeceased by sister Jody Vander Wal, grandma Anna Vander Wal, and Oma and Opa Gerrits.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, EXETER on Monday evening from 5 – 8 PM. The funeral service will be held at the Exeter Christian Reformed Church, 330 Huron Street West, Exeter on Tuesday, December 10th at 11 AM.
Donations to Canadian Mental Health Association would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Andrew Montgomery
Dina and family
I am so sorry for your loss Dina. On behalf of my wife and family we send our deepest condolences to you and your family. No parent should have to go through this no matter the age. My heart goes out to you and your family Dina and I will be keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. If you need anything please reach out and I will do everything I can to help. You were there for me when I lost my dad years back, now it’s my turn to be there for you. Bluewater family forever
Going forward just take solace in knowing you and your family will always have a guardian angel with you everywhere you go.
Kathy Mann
Dear Sandi and Ray: My deepest sympathy. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Janice Grunert
Dina and family I am so sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Janice and family
Mathilda Tisseur
Dear Sandy and family,
So sorry to hear of the death of your brother.
Sincere condolences
May God give you peace and comfort.
Mathilda
Joanne Holland
My sincere condolences to you Dina and your family. Such a heartbreaking tragedy! Cherish the memories of happier times and hold them close. They will always be yours. Hugs!❤️
Todd Lovering
You have my deepest heartfelt condolences. When we were close I regarded Wade as one of my best friends. And I missed his presence over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Regrettably I live some distance away and wish I could be there tomorrow.
Sincerely, Todd
Al &Kay Feddes
Dearest Diane
My sincerest sympathy with the sudden unexpected loss of Wade.May the Love of God
Sorround you and sustain you at this devastating time..Willvisit when well.
All my love .Kay&. Al Feddes .
Carol Dixon
Dina and family. My deepest sympathies on your loss. Hugs to all.
Glenda Becker
Diane and family
Our deepest sympathies go out to your family, our prayers are with you.
Ed and Glenda Becker
Joan Brady
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sadness. May you celebrate Wade’ s life and the comfort he is with Jesus.
Joan and Dave Brady and family
Shannon O'Shea Ross
To the entire Vander Wal family;
I had the pleasure of working with Wade through the Community Stroke Rehab Team. He was such a kind soul, and I’ll never forget his excitement about his new nephews that were joining the family- we had a lot of fun learning their names through his speech therapy work. My heart aches for all of you at this unimaginable time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dan Verhoef
No words ….deepest sympathy Diane , Mel and Sandy
Dick &Leny wagenaar-DeRuijter
Thinking of you in this time of loss
Tanya Thompson and family
To the Vanderwal and Gerrits family, I am so very sorry for the loss of Wade. Prayers of comfort to your entire family.
Jerry and Gladys Greydanus
So sad and sorry to hear of the loss of Wade. Hugs to all. Jerry and Gladys
Wayne VanderWal
Thinking of you all…
So sorry to hear this…..
My dearest sympathies.
Wayne from uncle Stan and Evelyn.
Surrey B.C
Dave & Doreen
Dear Diane and Family..
We are so very sorry for the loss of your son and brother Wade!Hold the memories close to you and find peace in being a great Mother!!
Take care.
Dave & Doreen DePutter
Ena de Haan
to Wade’s mom and his siblings I extend my heartfelt sympathy with his passing…………know that God will receive him with open /loving arms . Wade died of his illness , remember that!
Iris Sedore
Dina
my prayers are with you and your family
iris
Shawn Rutledge
I am so sorry for the loss of Wade. I will always remember him as a kind hearted person and my thoughts are with him and his entire family.
Rest in peace Wade.
Natalie Lockie
My sincerest heartfelt sympathy to Wades family and friends. I chatted with him a few times when I was delivering the mail.
Kees Sandra Dykstra
Sorry to hear of the passing of Wade. May God comfort you.
Sorry that we are unable to attend the funeral service.
Henry & Nelly Baker
Our heartfelt sympathy in the liss of Wade Diane.
Evelyn Vincent
Sincere sympathy to Wade’s family. May you experience God’s peace and comfort
Frits en Margriet
Lieve Diane en familie,
Gecondoleerd met het overlijden van Wade. Wij wensen jullie veel sterkte de komende tijd.
Liefs,
Frits en Margriet
Norah Ourser
Sandy and family,
There are no words, my deepest sympathies in the loss of your brother, son and uncle. May he Rest In Peace.
Norah ????