It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dick Vandeworp at his home on Saturday, December 11, 2021 of London, at the age of 67. Cherished husband and partner of Yen (Tran) Vandeworp for over 36 years. Loving and proud father of Vinh Vandeworp and Tamara Hains of Toronto. Doting grandpa of grandchildren Samantha Vandeworp, and Darius Vandeworp. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Sandra Vandeworp of Exeter, Bill and Elaine Vandeworp of Dashwood, Annie Vandeworp of London, Shirley Morrow of London, Earl Forth of Wetaskiwin, Alberta, and Angela Vandeworp of St. Thomas. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Evert and Antje (Roessink) Vandeworp, brothers Gerry, Albert, John, and infant brother Johannes, and sister Alie.
Anyone who knew Dick fondly remembers him for his kindness and good humor. Despite his health issues, Dick was a person more concerned about his family and friends than himself. He deeply loved his two grandchildren, greatly enjoyed watching videos and photos of their antics, and cherished his time with them.
A private family service to honour Dick’s life will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter on Wednesday, December 15th at 1 PM. Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
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Archbishop Dr. Michael R. Foreman
Oh my gosh! I am shocked. Dick and I were best friends as kids. I have often thought of him and missed him. It is hard when a childhood friend passes on. God be with you Dick. Hope to see you someday. My deepest condolences to the family.
Eduarda silva
My condolences to the hole family. Dick will be missed by many of us he was a great mentor and much more. I will miss our conversation. Heaven gained an angel
Dave Frayne
To all of the Vandeworp family
Our condolences to all, remember when you lived in Francistown
Antonie Grootenhuis
Condolences from Holland.
As a family we always became a lot of mail from aunt Antje and her children
Aunt antje was a sister of my grandmother Aaltje Grootenhuis-Roessink
She visited her hometown Heino in the seventies i think together with Dick
I have some pictures of that visit
I can’t sent them here, but maybe i can email it
Greetings from Holland
Flip Jonkman
Condokences to Dick.”
The van de Worp family emigrated from Heino (Holland) in 1951.
They were our neighbors.
Hermano, Maria, Paula and Dulce Botelho
We are truly sorry to hear of Dicks passing. Please accept our deepest and most sincere condolences Yen, Vinh and the rest of the family. We often chat about our good old days with Dick as our manager and all the great memories that were made! May your memories together bring you peace, comfort, and strength during this difficult time. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Xoxo
Brian & Ruth Westelaken
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have fond memories of Dick when he used to bring his car in to A & K and I would work on it for him.
May God bless you all.
Jason Knight
My condolences to Yen and the family. It was a pleasure to work with Dick over the years. Learned a lot from him
Shaun Fiddler
My prayers go to you and your family Yen.
Dick was such an great influence in my life. He was one of my all time favourite people to work for. I will always cherish all the conversations and jokes I had with him. Heaven gains another great person.
Darrell McComb
Yen and family our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Dick and I had many good laughs over the years. He always had good advise for me. He was a pleasure to work with and will be greatly missed by all that knew him
Evan francis
Having the privilege of working for dick even if only for a couple years, it was a great experience and I had learned a lot. Getting the chance to see pictures of his past self and some of his more current moments, just makes me happy to have known him.
My condolences Yen.
Evan Francis
Howard and Yvonne Hendrick
Offering sincere condolences to the entire Vandeworp family in the sudden passing of Dick. May all your memories of happier times sustain you in this time of grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Howard and Yvonne Hendrick
Marten and Laurie Dykstra
Our condolences to the Vandeworp family. Fine memories of Dick go back to our school years and later in life at his work place in Strathroy. Wishing the family comfort at this time.
Rick Bisset
Our sympathy to the Vandeworp family
Rick and Linda Bisset
Cy & Eleanor Blommaert
Our deepest sympathy to the Vandeworp Family
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers
Cy & Eleanor
Clarence Bootsma
Our condolences to you Yen, and your family. Dick was a good friend and a great companion on the golf course. I will always appreciate his good humour and wise advice freely given.
Clarence
Bart &Ann DeVries
I have many good memories growing up wth Dick. From Public School right through to College where we shared apartments. From playing road hockey on Victoria street to climbing the apple tree in his Moms backyard. May the memories you have made help you through this sad and difficult time.
RICHARD NEIL JENNISON
Our condolences to the family, We were old high school friends of Dick.
Richard and Wendy Jennison
Noreen Hains
Dear Yen & Vinh,
Thinking of you in your sorrow and wishing you strength. No time in life is long enough to share with those we care for. May you find comfort in your memories in time.
Ted & Noreen Hains