Andrew Moerman
MOERMAN, “Andrew” (August 14, 1941 – July 11, 2023)
It is with sadness, that we the Moerman family wish to announce the sudden, but peaceful, passing of our much-loved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many, “Andrew” Moerman, a resident of Caressant Care Nursing Home, Woodstock, on July 11th, 2023, in his 82nd year. Andrew was born in Belgium, he will be remembered as a hardworking Tobacco Farmer, and later was employed at Townsend Lumber, retiring after 10 years of service. Andrew will be remembered by many as a die-hard sports fan, especially hockey. He spent countless hours at local arenas watching minor hockey and cheering on the local teams. Andrew was a member of St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Tillsonburg. Predeceased by his wife Donna (nee Lawrence) Moerman (Feb. 11, 1994). Always a loving father and father-in-law to: Janet Moerman (Chester Cebulak), of Langton; Richard Moerman (Danelle Vontreuenfels), of Vittoria. Always a caring grandfather to Brandon Hodgson (Cassie), Curtis Hodgson (Amy) and to his step-grandchildren Zacheriah, Hailley (Isaak Wall), and Chantal (Tristian). Special great-grandfather to Caleb Wall. Survived by his siblings Mary (Julius Keskeloot), of New Brunswick; Simonne Van Den Bilke (late husband Prosper), of Dorchester; Madeliene (Walter Verstraeten), of Aylmer; Margaret Metzenberg (late Tony), of Ingersoll; sister-in-law Marie Moerman, of Aylmer. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Predeceased by his parents Rene and Emma Moerman; brother Roger Moerman; brother Harry Moerman (late wife Annie).
Friends, neighbours, and relatives were invited to attend a public visitation held on Tuesday, July 18th, 2023, between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes Chapel, 262 Broadway, Tillsonburg. A Funeral Liturgy of Christian Burial followed on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, by Rev. Fr. Seejo John, of St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Tillsonburg. Burial followed in the Tillsonburg Cemetery. Everyone who knew Andrew is invited to share favourite memories, photos, express personal condolences or contribute memorial donations to the “Tillsonburg Minor Hockey Inc.” (by cheque or etransfer to vp_finance@tmhi.org) or to the “Alzheimer Society” via Andrew’s online tribute pages at www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com or by contacting the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes, (519)842-4238, entrusted with all funeral arrangements, with confidence.
“Special thanks to the Nurses, PSWs and Staff at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Woodstock for the care and kindness shown to our father over these past 3 years.”