VANDERHOEK: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at Jessica’s House Residential Hospice, Exeter, on Saturday, November 8, 2025, Marien “Hook” Vanderhoek of Zurich, age 90. Beloved husband of Hilda (Penner) Vanderhoek. Loved father and father-in-law of Rob Vanderhoek of London, Rick and Karen Vanderhoek of London, Wendy Vanderhoek of Halifax, Marty and Brenda Vanderhoek of Toronto. Cherished Grandpa of Christina Vanderhoek, Charlie and Jaime Vanderhoek, Charlotte Vanderhoek, Savannah Vanderhoek, Justin Vanderhoek and Nathan Vanderhoek. Treasured Great-Grandpa of Nathan, Theo, Leni and Andrew Vanderhoek. Dear brother-in-law of Tanny Vanderhoek, Mildred Penner, Luanna and Cornie Thiessen, Gladwin and Margaret Penner, Cliff Klassen, John and Datha Penner, Fred and Rachel Penner, Dave and Peggy Penner, Bert and Roslyn Penner, Norman and Florine Penner. Remembered by his nieces and nephews Tony, Ron, Gerda, Hans, Willem and Ton in Canada and Holland and the many Penner families and his cousins in Holland. Predeceased by his parents Anton and Willemina (Streefland) Vanderhoek, brothers Piet and Annie Vanderhoek, Gerry Vanderhoek, sister Zoetje and Piet DeGraaf, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Gordon Penner, Doreen and Emery Wilson, Bertha Klassen and Louise Penner, nieces Wilma and Marian. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood with visitation on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., where the Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11 a.m. Mr. Bob Heywood Officiant. Cremation to follow and interment at a later date in the Bluewater Bronson Line Cemetery, Zurich. In lieu of flowers, if desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to Jessica’s House Residential Hospice, Exeter, the South Huron Hospital Foundation, Exeter or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Wendy Vanderhoek
On behalf of the Vanderhoek family, we would like to thank everyone for their kind words, tributes and thoughts for Marien. He is greatly missed by all. Thank you.
Hilda Vanderhoek and family
Sue Wilson
Hilda and family, heartfelt condolences. Hook was a friendly man. George enjoyed working with him. Cherish your precious memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rob Ducharme
I would like to extend my deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the Vanderhoek family
Marina en Jan Broere
Dear Hilda and (grand- and great grand) childeren, condoleances from deep of our hart by passing of Marinus. He mede a good life in the far Canada also for you all. Always busy, joyfull and plans, caring for all people and things around him. Remembering him for ever and you all. May God bless you all. Marina Streefland en Jan Broere. (Good remembrances of our stay with you with Marina’s parents Cor and Wijntje Streefland so many years ago!!!)
Robert Jeffrey
So sorry for your loss
Mark Heimrich
Hilda, Rob, Rick, Wendy, Marty & family;
Our sincere condolences in the loss of your dear husband and father. I first got to know Marien while serving him gas at Parkins & Erb Garage in the early 80’s, as well as being the Dad of my schoolmates Rob & Rick at Z.P.S.. He was always kind to chat with.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. R.I.P. Marien.
Mark & Julie Heimrich, Sarah, Scott & Spencer
Jan Broere
My condoleances to the family for the löss of Marinus. Hope all happy memories will stay Alive in you all. Jan Broere (Son of Jan and Marina)
Laura Overholt
Dear Hilda, children and grandchildren my deepest sympathy with your lose. Being a neighbor I babysat the boys years ago.
Laura Ann (Grenier) Overholt
Ange and Garrett Barnes
Hilda and family,
The Bronson will not be the same without Hook. He will be missed by many.
Our deepest condolences to you all.
Pat & Evelyn Regier
Our Deepest Sympathy to Hilda, Rob, Rick, Wendy, Marty & family. Marien was a great neighbour and friend for over 60 years. We will miss his phone calls and coffee get togethers. He was fun and friendly. Pat & Evelyn Regier
Dan Gower
Sending our deepest sympathies to all the Vanderhoek family.
Sincerely
Dan & Carolyn Gower and Family
Bill & Darlene Hooper
Our sincere condolences to Hilda and family.
Cherish all of your wonderful memories.
Thinking of you all.
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Sincere sympathy to all the Vanderhoek family,
Jim & Linda Dietrich.
Lori Masse
Hilda and family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of Marien. You’re all in my thoughts at this time.
Being Bronson Line neighbours, have many memories of Vanderhoek/Masse visits.
Take care.
Lori Masse
Ray Webb
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Ray and Joan Webb
George and Elaine Ducharme
Hilda and family
So sorry to hear of Marien’s passing. Have known him since the late 1950’s when he had the milk route. He was a great guy.
George & Elaine Ducharm
Wendy Masse
Dear Hilda and family,
Sending you all our deepest sympathies and keeping you all in our prayers. Hook was a wonderful neighbor and friend. Hugs to you all. Mike and Wendy Masse and family
Keith and Susan Semple
Hilda and Family,
Please know that we are thinking of you all. Sending our deepest condolences on the passing of Hook.
Chuck & Tanya Erb
Hilda & Family,
We send our sincere condolences to you and each one of your Family. Hook has been a Friend and loyal customer for many many years.
I had a great visit with him and said our goodbyes at Jessica’s house last week.
Keeping you in our Thoughts & Prayers
Chuck & Tanya Erb
Jerry & Rose Vanbruaene
Hilda , Wendy, Rick, Rob, Marty and family, Our deepest sympathies to each of you on the loss of your dear husband, father and grandfather. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry & Rose Vanbruaene
Sue Riley
Sending deepest condolences on “Hooks” passing.
Brenda Harburn
Sorry to hear about your loss Brenda Harburn
Bob & Tootie Merner
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Vanderhoek families at this difficult time.Bob and Tootie Merner.
Bev and Garry Kline
Hilda, Marty and entire Vanderhoek family,
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you in the loss of Marien. He will be greatly missed.
Oral and Laurie Knox
So sorry to hear of Hook’s passing. Condolences to Hilda and family. Oral and Laurie Knox
Evelyn Vincent
Hilda & Family
Sincere sympathy in your loss. May the good memories help bring comfort and peace.
Bob Fisher
My deepest condolences..Hilda and family
I have many fond memories of my long time friend Hook. He will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bob Fisher
Jo Ann & Dwayne Piper
Marien, Wendy, Rick, Rob, Marty and families
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you all.
Carol& Lloyd Hoy
Our condolences to the family. Glad we had a chance to stop and have a visit this summer. Lloyd & Carol Hoy
anita vd hoek
gecondoleerd met verlies van jullie vader anita vd hoek uit lekkerkerk
Ron and Dianne Ducharme
Hilda and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with
all of you at this very sad time