Frederick William deLange
July 15, 2010
deLANGE, Frederick (Frits) William – Peacefully, on Thursday, July 15th, 2010 at University Hospital in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Avril for 60 years. Loving father of Christina Lloyd, Jerry (Alice), Elizabeth deLange (Jamie Trusler) and Ivor (Constance). Proud Opa of 15 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Sadly missed by siblings Ben (Cis), Rina (2009) (Louk), Gery (Joop), Gerry (Mia), and Riet (Thys). Predeceased by his son-in-law Randy Lloyd (February 2010). Born in Waalwijk, Netherlands to Gerald deLange and Elisabeth Keyzer, the third of six children. Frits came to Canada in 1949 and worked as a tool and die maker in the automotive industry and founded A & B Rental Centre in 1969. A Memorial Service will be held at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, on Monday, July 19, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Frits are asked to consider the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Online condolences may be made through >www.westviewfuneralchapel.com
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As I did not see Nonkel Fritz in these later years, my memories of him remain as a strong willed and hard working man who always had a big smile. I am sure you will miss him but will always remember these qualities as I do. All the best to the whole family. We are sorry we can not be there, but will think of you tomorrow as you share your memories of your husband, father, grandfather and uncle. Lots of love, Tinneke, Mark, Hannah and Jake
I have fond memories of Nonkel Fritz growing up and making the trip to see the family in London. I rememeber his great sense of humour and his love of his family. I cherish the times we spent on the de Lange property doing things we wouldn't have had exposure to elsewhere. It has been a long time since I have been back to London to see the whole family, but I know what a great impact Nonkel Fritz had on the life and the upbringing of my father Tom. I am sure that the values Nonkel Fritz imparted on my father were later imparted on all of us in the Thorne clan. All our love and support goes to you at this time. Lots of love, Katrien, Dave, Ben and Ella
(Donated to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario)
(Donated to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario)
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Sincere condolences to the de Lange family. We could never really know Frits, although he was our next door neighbour these past four years. However he was often in our thoughts, and we would ask after him with his helpers. We shall miss his presence. Shanthi and David Radcliffe.
~ David Radcliffe