Obituary of Theodore Verstraten

Peacefully at his home in Strathroy, with his family at his side, on Tuesday August 24, 2010, Theodore (Theo) A. Verstraten, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of 56 years to Netty Verstraten (Berkelmans). Loving father and grandfather of Corne and Debbie of Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia: Brian, Heather and Shawna Verstraten; Ann and Gerald of Stoney Plain, Alberta: Anita, Theresa, Melissa and John Snoeks; Gerry and Trish of Grande Cache, Alberta: Natasha and Jason Verstraten; Francis and Polly of Amherst, Nova Scotia: Christie, Rob and Teresa Verstraten; Joe Verstraten and Ellen of Mississauga: Chace; Doreen and Mike of Watford: Christine, Mark, Matt and Chad Verberne; Mary and Michael of Alvinston: Sarah, Kaitlyn and Kevin Tizzard; Pat and Jackie of Watford: Darcy, Kyle and Malcolm Verstraten; Annette of Ailsa Craig: Ryan and Evan Garrett. Also missed by three great-grandchildren: Jayden, Keegan and Riley. He is survived by his sisters Marie and Tonnie in Holland. Predeceased by a sister Wilhelmina and brother Antonius. Theo was born in Nijnsel, Holland on October 22, 1922 to his parents Cornelis and Theodora Verstraten. Visitation will be held at Denning Bros. Funeral Home, 32 Metcalfe St. W, Strathroy on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m with Parish Prayers at the funeral home at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in All Saints Roman Catholic Church, 124 Front St. E, Strathroy, on Thursday August 26, 2010 at 11 a.m. with Father Lucio Couto officiating. Interment to follow in All Saints Cemetery. In memory of Theo, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.