Peacefully, at the Queensway Long Term Care Home, Hensall, on Thursday, January 20, 2022, Marcel Leo Vanneste, formerly of Kippen, in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Simonne Marie (Bilcke) Vanneste (2004). Proud father and father-in-law of Linda and David Johnson of Montreal, Brenda and Al Cotton of London, Cathy Vanneste of London, the late Dave (2014) and Sherri Vanneste of Brucefield, Diane and Earl Flynn of Stratford and Darcy and Terri Vanneste of Exeter. Beloved Pepe of Samuel and Robert Johnson, Brett, Rachel and Morgan Vanneste, Joseph and Simonne Flynn, and Jayden, Madisson, Brandon and Paiton Vanneste. Dear brother of Magda Vanopstal of Springford, and Monique Vancoille of Tavistock. Predeceased by his siblings; Martina Vanneste of Belgium, Marcella Lacriox of Belgium, Mariette Vanhoucke of Glanworth, and Mark Vanneste of PEI.
Born in Oostnieuwkerke, Belgium in 1930, Marcel emigrated to Canada in 1954. He and Simonne married in 1956 and together they started their loving family. In 1958, they purchased their farm east of Hensall, and that began Marcel’s hardworking career as farming entrepreneur, later being a founding member of Huron Produce. His proudest moments were the times he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, EXETER, on Tuesday evening from 6 – 8 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church, 22 Mary Street, ZURICH on Wednesday, January 26th at 1 PM with Father Steve Eckert presiding. Interment St. Boniface Cemetery on the Bronson Line.
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For those unable to attend the funeral mass in person, the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your own home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Queensway Long Term Care Home for their loving and compassionate care of Marcel for these past five years.
In lieu of flowers, and those wishing to make a donation in memory of Marcel are asked to consider Alzheimer Society of Huron County or South Huron Hospital Foundation.
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).
Dhaval Patel
Brenda and family,
My deepest sympathies during your time of loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time
Debra (Chappel) Stanlake
My deepest condolences to the Vanneste family during this difficult time.
Pat and Steve Meidinger
My sincere condolences to all the Vanneste family. Thoughts and prayers are with you!
Diane Stephen
Darcy, Terri and families,
Our thoughts are with you at this sad and difficult time.
May you find comfort and enjoy all the memories that you were able to share.
Dave and Diane (McCarter) Stephen
Eva Szasz
Dear Linda and your family, I am very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will be with you in spirit this afternoon at your beloved Dad’s funeral mass. Love, Eva Szasz
Dave Dixon
Sorry to hear of your loss. Sincerest condolences Cathy and family. Dave, Kate and family
Philippe & Janet Maes
Linda and Dave, Brenda and Al, Cathy, Sherri ,Diane and Earl and Darcy and Terri and Family’s
May the warmth of God’s love embrace you all
May the compassion of those who care surround you
And may the joy you shared with your loved ones
Brighten your days with the assurance that love lives forever.
Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Rest in Peace Marcel
🙏🙏❤️❤️🦋🦋
Each one of you will have great memories so treasure them close to your heart!
Here is some of our great Memories!
We have so many memories at Huron Produce with Marcel and Simonne!
The memories of the drive to the many Walter Ostanek dances.
Even if we didn’t have a ticket to get in, we always got in once Walter came to the doors. Lol
The fun we had on the dance floor with your Dad and Mom at the Walter Ostanek dances and Polka Time tapings. At the end of the night dancing, we always said one more song and then we would sing Happy Trails to you until we meet again!
Marcel and Simonne will be polka dancing in heaven.
Daisy Lou
Darcy & Family
Sorry to hear your loss, my deepest sympathies to you and your family
Helen Kints
Linda, Brenda, Cathy, Diane, Darcy, Sherri and families
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Marcel. Cherish all of your wonderful memories. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Helen Kints, Janet, Joanne, Jeff and families
Brenda Danis
Brenda & Al,
Deepest sympathies. I am so sorry for your loss.
Your Friend Brenda D.
Jerry Myers
Darcy and Vanneste Family, so sorry for the loss of your Father. Please accept my condolences and let me know if there’s anything I can do to help during this difficult time.
Mimi Van Haeren
My deepest condolences to the entire ‘Vanneste’ family and extended family.
I loved seeing all of the photos that were uploaded here.
SO many wonderful memories of quality family time spent together.
It’s obvious that Marcel and Simone’s largest smiles were in the photos of them holding babies and dancing. ❤️
Kimberley Maniates
Linda, David, Rob, Sam and the entire Vanneste family. Sincerest condolences my thoughts are with you. /kimberley
Trudy Groenestege
We extend our sincere condolences to all of the family on your loss.
Coby Vanden Boomen and family
Theresa Doupe
Darcy, Terri and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Marcels passing. My condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
Theresa and Randy Doupe
Margaret Sutherland
It was a pleasure to get to know Marcel. He will be greatly missed at Queensway.
Kathy Thiel
Darcy, Terri and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of a father and grandfather. Wishing you strength in the coming days and wonderful memories to cherish.
Kathy and Terry Thiel, Colin, Conor and Caleb
Paul Hoggarth
My condolences to the Vanneste family. Many memories of Marcel at the farm and I’m happy to have met each of the kids and their spouses. My thoughts are with you.
Jim Butson
Our deepest sympathies to the Vanneste family.
Jim and Kathy Butson
Joe & Teresa
So sorry to hear about Marcel. Cherish all the good memories. We were just talking about some of the good times we had at the farm in our younger years last week.
Hugs,
Teresa & Joe Hendriks
Phil & Linda Regier
Our deepest sympathy Darcy & Terri. Your parents will be now joined together with love & happiness!
Kathy & Terry Luther
Our sincere condolences to Linda and all the family. I have very fond memories of sleepovers at the farm.
Marie Geerts
Linda, Brenda, Cathy, Diane, Darcy, Sherri,
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to you and all of your families. What a great family you had and the many memories…..
Uncle Andre & Marie
Becci (Farquhar) Horton
Darcy, Terri, Jayden, Madisson, Brandon and Paiton,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father and grandfather. I am sure you will treasure the memories you have together.
Thinking of you and keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Becci (Farquhar) Horton
Rose Workman
My sincerest sympathies to all the Vanneste families on the passing of Marcel, Father and Pepe to you all. It hasn’t been easy the last few years, but now he is at rest and he and Simonne can have another polka. May time heal your feeling of loss. Many hugs to you,
Rose
Steve Gould
To the family of Marcel. My condolences on his passing. Steve Gould.
Frank Kints
Dear Vanneste Family,
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Marcel. We have many fond memories of him and the family. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Frank Kints and family
Joa and Pauline Hogan
To Darcy, Terri and family,
Sincere condolences on the loss of your Father and Grandfather. Keeping you all in our prayers.
Joe and Pauline Hogan
Marie Flynn
To the Vanneste Family,
I was very sorry to hear of your father’s passing. My thoughts are with you.
Peggy Wilkinson
Darcy, Terry & Family:
We are so sorry to read of your dad’s passing…Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time..
Joanne & Peggy Wilkinson
Bev Branderhorst
Offering all the children and grandchildren of Marcel my sincerest condolences. May you find peace at this time of grief.
Holly K.B.
Darcy, Terri, Jayden, Maddison, Brandon and Payton: Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather. I know words are not enough to ease the pain… one can only hope that your good memories will soon overshadow the pain.
Gabe de Puyjalon
Dearest Vanneste family and friends
sending our condoléances, thoughts and wishes in memory of Marcel
from the de Puyjalon family
Darren Rau
Darcy, Terri and family
Sorry for your loss. We are sending our thoughts and hugs to you during this difficult time.
Love Darren and Aimee
Brad & Anne
To all Marcel’s loved ones, we extend our deepest sympathy in your loss.
Brad & Anne Mousseau.
Martha
Dear Linda, David, Sam and Rob, may the cherished family memories give you warm comfort in this difficult times. My sincere condolences, Martha (Montréal)
Nancy Hutchison
We are so sorry for your loss. Keep each other close as you share good memories with each other. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers,
Rene and Monique Vanbruwaene
Nancy Hutchison
Mark and Ang Vanbruwaene
Judith Johnson
So sorry to hear the passing of Marcel. Sending prayers and strenght to the family. My deepest sympathy
Carolyn Gower
Darcy, Terri, Jayden, Madisson, Brandon & Paiton
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your Father / Grandfather.
Hold all of your memories close at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Dan, Carolyn, Blake, Hannah & Kane Gower
Angela Rosato
Dear Linda and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences.
Angela
Vicki Parsons and Shawn Bartlett
Our sincere condolences to the family at the loss of Marcel. I know you will all cherish the memories! His unique sense of humour will be missed!!
Rubina
Dear Linda, David, Sam and Rob,
My thoughts are with all of you during this. Sending you all love and hugs.
Rubina
Joanne Bengough
So sorry for your loss
Thinking of you all
Joe and Joanne Bengough
Robert Hunking
My condolences to all the Vanneste
Catherine Spence
Brenda and Al,
I am so sorry and very saddened to hear of the loss of your Dad Brenda. My heart goes out to you and your family. I will keep you all be in my thoughts and prayers during this very sad time. I hope the wonderful memories of your Dad, your Mom and your family will bring you comfort.
My sincere condolences,
Catherine Spence
Cheryl Johnson
Our sincere condolences to you all
Much love, Lee, Cheryl and family
Dan and Donna Overholt
Dear Darcy, Terri and all of your family,
We send our deepest condolences on the passing of your loved one. Many prayers and hugs to all of you.
Dan and Donna
Gayle Beuermann
To Brenda and Al, Cathy, Diane and Earl and Darcy and Terri, my Sympathy to all of you during this difficult time. I have many fond memories of your Father and of course your Mother. You had wonderful parents and he can now rest in peace. He had gone through a lot in the past five years. I know your Faith will help you through the days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Warm regards – Gayle Beuermann & Jon Mousseau
Gayle Beuermann
To Linda and Dave, Sam and Rob, to all of you my Sympathy during this difficult time. But as your Mom said her Dad is now with her Mom dancing with him and I know it’s a Polka. I can see them happily doing this. I have many fond memories of both of your parents, Take care of yourselves. Love – Gayle and Jon
Sue Riley
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Marcel.
Evelyn Vincent
Darcy, Terri & family
so sorry to read of your loss. Marcel was a good man and will be missed by many
Pete and Deb Timmermans
Sincere condolences to the entire family….
Linda Crerar
My sincere condolences to all the family.
Linda Crerar (Bell)