Joseph Van Ostaeyen
October 4, 1927 — November 29, 2024
Joseph Van Ostaeyen
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Johanna Van Ostaeyen, at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, London, on November 29, 2024, in his 98th year. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Maria Van Ostaeyen (nee Van Looveren) (2021). Cherished father of Rita Warren (George), John Van Ostaeyen (Evelyn White), Frank Van Ostaeyen (2023)(Nancy), Bernie Turpin (Rick), Charlie Van Ostaeyen (2023), Marilyn Greer (George Clemens), and Anita Lange (Gary). Dear grandpa to Lindsay (Kevin), Erin (Andrew), Matt (Stephanie), Megan (Chris), Jeremy (Erin), Nicole (Tony), Tyler (Kierstin), Christie, Dan (Shannon), Jaclyn (Chad), Kendra (Kalen), Kelsey (Brandon), Erika (Kyle), Colin (Meghan) and Ivan (Abbie), and great-grandpa to 24+1. Predeceased by his granddaughters Tanya (1989) and Katie (2005). Joe was the oldest and last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by a large extended family in Belgium.
Special thank you to the team at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care.
Friends are invited to join the family for visitation at the Brock and Visser Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock (519-539-0004) on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 10 am with a memorial service to follow in the chapel at 11:00 am.
In memory of Joe, donations can be made to Canadian Cancer Society or Chemotherapy Renovation Project at Woodstock Hospital, or to a charity of one’s choice would be greatly appreciated. Personal condolences and memories may be shared online at www.brockandvisser.com
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