At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday, March 10, 2013 of Grand Bend in her 64th year. Beloved wife of Tony Vermeulen. Dear mother of Josh Vermeulen and Suzy Bradshaw of Toronto, Kyle and Kim Vermeulen and Niki Vermeulen and Phil Poulin all of London. Beloved daughter of Muriel Holden of London and the late James Holden. Predeceased by her father and mother-in-law Richard and Elizabeth Vermeulen. Cremation.
A private family service will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, (one west of Main) Exeter on Friday, March 15th. A Celebration of Life Open House will be at 9828 Huron Place, Beach O’Pines in Grand Bend (gate access will be granted) on Friday, March 29th, Leni’s 64th birthday from 3-7 PM with tributes at 4 PM with Rev. Susan Moore officiating.
Donations to the London Health Science Foundation “Regional Cancer Program” would be appreciated by the family.
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VERMEULEN: Marylen (Leni) of Grand Bend
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David and Anne Bannister
Dear Tony and family,
So very sorry to hear of Leni’s passing. She was a wonderful, warm and always cheerful lady, who will be missed by many. Our sympathies and regards to her family and friends.
M.J. Chanyi
Dear Tony & family, Leni was such a joy to know. I understand the hell you have lived through, but realize your memories of her will sustain you somewhat in the near future. Thinking of you at this very sad time.with sympathy
Mj Chanyi
Barbara Palmer
Warmest condolences to you and your family,Toni. Leni was such a beautiful woman both inside and out. It was an honor to have known her. Thoughts and prayers are with you today.
Peter & Esther Warner
Dear Tony & Family: Our sincere condolances to you and your family. Leni was so vibrant and will be a loss for you and our whole community.
Sincerely,
Peter & Esther
sent from Florida
Joanne & Paul Maguire
Tony, Josh, Kyle & Nicki
We were very sad to hear of Leni’s passing. When I saw her last with Nicki you could see the joy in her face for the upcoming wedding. She carried herself with style and grace. We enjoyed being part of the gourmet dinner club. We are still in Australia until end of March. Our thoughts will be with you on the 29th. Our prayers and thoughts will be with. love Paul and Joanne M
Pat and Selina Powell
Tony,Josh,Kyle,Niki
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Leni was a fantastic lady.
Norrie and Laura Bradshaw
It is with much sadness that we write this condolence message to you all.
How we would have loved to have known Leni.
We are thinking of you and send our love and heartfelt sympathy at this very sad time.
To live in the hearts of those we love is never to die.
Norrie & Laura Bradshaw (Scotland )
Anne and Alan
Dear Tony –
We are so sad to hear about Leni’s passing. She was such a lovely person inside and out. What a loss for all of us. Just want you to know we are thinking of you.
Anne & Alan
Peter van den Hogen & Nancy Balfour
Tony, our warmest condolences to you and your family.
We are thinking of you, and share in your grief. May your loving memories of Leni soften your sorrow.
Dave Frayne & Cathy Cade
Dear Tony and family
We are sorry to learn of Leni’s passing. Our condolences to all, may your memories of her bring you comfort in the future.
Rhonda Vermeulen & Walter Martin
Uncle Tony, Josh, Kyle & Niki,
Our thoughts and prayers continue during this time. You are blessed to have had her in your lives as everyone else was who knew her. Keep the memories close to your heart as she lives on in each one of you.
Raquel, Luke and Brooke Furtney
Hi Niki
We love you. We are sorry for your loss. We hope to see you soon so we can give you a big hug. Can you give your Dad and your brothers a big hug from us. Thinking of you.
Love Brooke, Luke and Raquel
p.s. we think you are beautiful!
Doug and Shanthy
Tony, Josh, Kyle & Niki
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Leni. She was a wonderful person, and far to young to leave us. We will see you on the 29th. Doug & Shanthy
Dick and Traute Peever
Dear Tony, Josh,Kyle and Niki,
Dick and I and our family wanted to let you know how sorry we are to hear about Leni’s passing. Please know we are thinking of you and offer our hartfelt condolences. Leni was a wonderful, loving and strong person, she will be missed by us all – but her memory will live on.
Trent Stellingwerff
Dear Tony, Josh, Kyle and Nikii,
My deepest sympathies to you all, as my thoughts go to you and your famlies during this time. Although it has been a long time since I have seen Leni, or all of you, I have very fond and rich memories from elementary and highschool of Leni, and the entire Vermeulen family – and nearly all of it around how much fun, and how happy, your Leni always was. A very positive women. In fact, to this day, in my head I still want to call her Mrs. Vermeulen.
I’ll be thinking of you during this time.
Trent
Karin & John Symonds, Lauren, Michael & Mark Barnett
Dear Tony, Josh, Kyle and Nikki:
There are not enough words to express our deep sorrow for all of you. Leni was an amazing person and a good friend. She could light up a room by just walking into it and make any and all feel special. She had that gift. There is an old saying, “As eternity is reckoned, there is a lifetime in a second”…..Leni lived and enjoyed every second of that lifetime and we are all better off having been part of that life.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the coming weeks.
Kathleen Petch
So sorry to hear about the loss of Leni. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Sales Furtney
Uncle Tony, Josh, Kyle and Niki
My heart aches for all of you but I know that your love for each other will help you through this difficult time. Aunt Leni was a beautiful and strong lady and I will miss her. She was an inspiration to so many of us. I look forward to celebrating her life with you on the 29th. Sorry I can’t be there on Friday but I will be thinking of all of you. Hugs!
Yvonne and Bob Clay
Our deepest sympathy to Tony, Josh, Kyle and Niki and families on the passing of your loving wife and mother. May happy memories fill your hearts! The Clay Family
Bob, Colleen & Ruth
Tony, Josh, Kyle & Niki
Since hearing of Leni’s passing, our hearts have been filled with memories of cherished times spent together. Leni’s passion for life was contagious and we feel blessed to have shared in part of it. Leni’s love goes beyond time and space and will rest in your hearts forever.
Blessings
Bob, Colleen & Ruth
Jonna Wolfenberg
Niki,
You are always in my thoughts and prayers, and I am sorry for your lost, fill your heart with the memories Niki. Thinking of you.
Larry & Carole Luther
Toni and family , you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Evelyn Arnsby
My sincere condolences to Leni’s family. On all the occasions that I was lucky enough to meet Leni, she was always smiling, and so gracious. A joy to just be recognized by her, over many years. I am so saddened by your loss of the wonderful Leni.
Bill Jody Rochester
Tony,Josh, Kyle and Niki
We were very saddened to hear of Leni’s passing. She will be missed by all that loved her. We are unable to make the memorial service as we are not home till April. We will be thinking of you all at this difficult time. Bill Jody and family
Tom Hartai
Tony and family
On behalf of my family and staff, please accept our deepest sympathy at this difficult time.Leni fought a courageous struggle.
Our thoughts are with you.
Tom and Nancy Hartai
PepsiCo Beverages Canada
Dear Niki & Phil, & Family:
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of difficulty. May the beautiful love of your Mother live forever in your hearts! May God rest her soul.
Love the employees at Pepsico Beverages Canada, London, ON Branch
Sandy and Max Reimer
Tony, Josh, Kyle and Niki, We are so very sorry for the loss of Leni. She remains a courageous, beautiful, kind and loving spirit in our hearts always. peace and much love.
Chris MacNeil
Tony and family: My heartfelt sympathy to you Tony and your family. Leni was such a wonderful, gracious, classy woman and her smile would light up any room she walked into. She will be missed but her memories will live on. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Teresa Petch
I am sorry to hear the sad news. Leni was a wonderful person. Thinking of you all.
Teresa
Ron Bowman
Tony, Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. I know and you and Leni have been together a long time, dating back to when you lived on Watling Street in London, when I lived next door to you.
Marie and Wes Petch
Dear Tony and family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Leni had such a great sense of humour. We have many happy memories of our children growing up together in Southcott.
Kind regards
Marie and Wes
Tom and Sandy Burgess
Tony. Saddened to hear of Leni’s passing. Such a pleasure to have known such a wonderful lovely lady. Our thought and prayers are you and your family. Our deepest sympathy. Tom and Sandy
Lambert & Mia v.d. Hogen
Het doet ons verdriet dat lenie is overleden.We wensen jou en de kinderen heel veel sterkte in deze moeilijke tijd In gedachte zijn we bij jullie
Lambert & Mia v.d.Hogen
Het doet ons verdriet dat Lenie is overleden. we wensen jou en de kinderen heel veel sterkte in deze moeilijke tijd, in gedachten zijn wij bij jullie Hoop jullie in September weer te zien.
Sharon Kyle
Tony, Kyle and Niki,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. I have fond memories from Nursery School days. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jackie & Jim Rowe
Tony, Josh, Kyle and Niki,
Our deepest sympathy does not express the loss you must be feeling. Leni symbolized grace and elegance, kindness and joy. She was the smile that brightened a room with an energy that sparked any gathering into one of brilliance. Leni’s dignity – to the end, is a beacon of courage. We pray that some day the gratitude at loving Leni replaces the heavy loss. She spoke so highly and proudly of you saying you were her best assets; the most important part of her life. We know we are better for having her touch our lives. You are in our loving thoughts.
Jeannette & Steve Stellingwerff
We have fond memories of all of you and Leni was such a beautiful caring person. There are no words, but please know that our thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
With Christian Love
The Stellingwerff Family
Tino and Margrit Breuer
Dear Tony and family…. so very sorry to hear about Leni….. we are saddened to hear this news…. she was a great lady! Hugs to all of you.
Judy And Larry Mason
Tony,Josh, Kyle and Niki
We are thinking of you all at this most difficult time… Leni will truly be missed as a member in this community….Her joyous smile always was genuine…. she will be sadly missed…Family and friends are always close by… Please let us know if there is anything we can help with…
Lynne Desjardine & family
For Tony,Josh,Kyle & Nicki & families:
So sorry to hear of Leni’s death.She will be missed by us all.
Sincerely,Lynne,Ivan,Jason ,Simon & family.
Marilyn priest
My deepest sympathy, Leni’s smile always lit up the room, I am so happy to have known her
Jim and Suzy Turnbull
Tony and Family
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Leni will be greatly missed in the community.
Len & Etta Washburn
Tony, we are so deeply sorry to hear of Leni,s passing. Please accept the heartfelt sympathies we extend to you and your family at this sad time.
Aunt Patty and Rob
To all of your family our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time. We had the pleasure of meeting Lennie at Niki and Phil’s wedding and so sad to hear of her passing. She will live forever in all of you.
Phil and Chris Turner
Tony, we both offer you our most sincere condolences on your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Steve and Nancy Turnbull
Tony and family. So sorry to hear of the loss of Leni. She always had a smile. Our deepest sympathy.
Peter, Brenda, Warren and Brianne Haist
To Tony and family, we are saddened to hear of Leni’s passing. We have many fond memories of your earlier years in Grand Bend. She was a true friend that will be dearly missed. Our condolences to you and your family, unfortunately we won’t be able to attend on the 29th., we don’t return home till Apr. We will see you then. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Pete and Brenda
Betty Escaf
Dear Tony, I was sad to learn of your loss .
Leni was a lovely talented woman
My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family
Betty Escaf
Dear Tony, I was very sad to learn of your loss.
Leni was a lovely talented woman
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cathy and Bill Dinney
Our sympathies on the loss of Leni. She was such a strong, caring, beautiful woman. Your family is in our thoughts. You will always find her in your heart..Cathy & Bill
RUDY & MARY JANSEN
DEAR TONY AND ALL HIS FAMILY . WE ARE TRULY SORRY TONY FOR YOUR LOSS OF YOUR PARTNER. LENNY WAS A GREAT LADY , THERE ARE NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE HER LOSS TO YOU AND FAMILY. SHE IS AT PEACE NOW AND HER PAIN IS GONE . SEE YOU SOMETIME TONY .
SINCERLY RUDY MARY
Karen & Doug Courtney
Tony and Family. Our deepest sympathies. Karen and Doug
Amy Wiseman
Keeping Leni’s family & dear friends in my thoughts & prayers. Heartfelt sympathy.
Pat and Gwen O'Rourke
Tony and family,
We are very saddened to hear of Leni’s passing. She was a beautiful, gracious, strong woman. She touched many lives with her gentle ways and wonderful smile. Our most sincere sympathy goes out to all of you.
Aunt Karen and Uncle Wayne
To the Vermeulen Family Our deepest Sympathy to all of you in this difficult time But no this, Leni lives on in all of you Make her proud and be the best and happiest you can to yourselves and others. I hope she knows how thankful we are for the wonderful gift she gave to my Nephew. Aunt Karen Uncle Wayne
Richard and Kelli Poulin
Tony ; Just wanted you to know how very much your being thought about with sympathy, caring, warm friendship and love.
Leni was fortunate to see our children be married . Her life ended to quick as we were hoping to create family memories with her.
” Keep her memory alive ” with your children and us.
Doug Ellison
Dear Tony -We are very sad to hear this news. Leni was such a cheerful pleasant person and always had a warm smile when she greeted you. You will certainly miss her and our thoughts ate with you. Take care Doug & Cathy Ellison
Tony & Fran Relouw
We are so sorry to hear that Leni has passed away. We extend our deepest condolences to Tony and family and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Leni was a great lady who fought a long battle against a cruel disease and she did it with grace and dignity. She will be missed by many.
Tom & Elaine Hayter
Dear Tony & Family- Our deepest sympathy on your great loss. We were so sad to hear of Leni’s passing. She faced her long battle with Cancer with such Courage & Grace. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
Susan and Greg Spindler
So very sad to hear of Leni’s passing. There we so many fun times we all shared in Southcott Pines at those crazy gourmet dinners with friends.
Tony, Josh, Kyle, Niki and Muriel know that we thinking of you all and are very sorry for you loss.
Bob Gough and Laura Ladouceur
We had the pleasure of meeting Leni once at Ruta’s birthday gathering and her sense of humour and vivacious energy made an impact. We could easily see why Leni was so well loved. Our thoughts are with Tony and family.
Karin Zehetner and family
Toni and family,
I can hardly express the sadness I am feeling about the loss of Leni.
She was a beautiful person inside and out, full of life and kindness.When I think of her I cannot help but smile thinking of the great times we spent together. I will miss her dearly just like anybody who was lucky enough to.have met her.
My toughts are with you and your family at this incredibly hard time.
Liam & Wendy O'Connor
Tony and family,
We are very sad to hear the news of Leni’s passing. It brought back many memories of the past. She was a beautiful person. Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss.
Robinelle & Terry Folbrecht
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Randy and Lynda Rapley
Our deepest sympathy!
Thelma Waldron
So very sorry to hear of the loss of Lennie. I will miss seeing her and visiting with her. My sincere thoughts be with her family. Thelma
Dave and Jennifer Maguire
Our hearts go out to Tony, Josh, Kyle and Niki and your families during this time. Leni’s smile would always brighten a room and I always enjoyed catching up with her when we would see each other at different events. Our deepest sympathies to you all.
Dave and Susan Moore
Dear Tony: Words cannot express how sorry and saddened we were to hear last night of Leni’s death. It has been a long and difficult struggle especially for Leni but also for you too! Please know we are holding you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. She touched the lives of so many people always amazing us how she continued to look so beautiful each day keeping that wonderful smile on her face.We are going to all miss her. See you when we get back to Grand Bend.