On December 06 2024 in his 85th year with family by his side to help him on his new journey, he gave his last wave, last wink, last eyeroll (inside joke), with the comfort of being close to home at the Kemptville Hospital.
Born in Ouderwater Netherlands, his parents along with himself and siblings emigrated to Canada in 1952 arriving at Pier 21 in Halifax Nova Scotia. Although Dad had roots in Holland, he was a very proud Canadian, and wore it well.
Tony is survived by the love of his life of 59 years Rikie, a devoted Dad (Pops) to Debbie Streng (Scott), Bill Geerts, Wendy Wells (Jim), Michael (Sylvia). 9 Grandchildren, Derek Durant (Leighann), Kaitie Baird (Steven), Sam Cronin (Cory), Tayler Wells (Guillaume), Mateo and Daniel Streng, Anthony, Johnathan, Selina Geerts. 7 Great grandchildren, Grayson, Sadie, Emerson, Emmet, Kendall, Rylee, Dax.
Siblings, Mary Lahaise (Mal) Jane Benoit (Marcel), John (Thea), Jack (Sue), Leona Murphy (Ray) Sister inlaw Lisa Streng (Len) He is predeceased by his parents Leonard and Adriana, granddaughter, Jenny; brother Len, sisters, Cora Jackson, Beth Lajeunesse, brothers-in-law Barry Jackson, Mal Lahaise and infant brother Gerard. He is also survived by many in-laws, nieces and nephews.
We would like to give our heartfelt thank-you to all the nursing staff at Kemptville District Hospital – your empathy and compassion will never be forgotten.
Donations in memory of Tony can be made to the Kemptville District Hospital CT scan fund, or blood donations to the CDN Blood Services. Donations can be made through Byers Funeral Home.
Tony (a lifelong Toronto Maple Leafs fan) has one last message to all, GO LEAFS GO!
Visitation December 13th, 2024 @ 10:00am Holy Cross Catholic Church, 503 Clothier Street West, Kemptville, ON followed by mass @ 11:00 am. Tony’s Mass may be viewed using the following link: https://www.youtube.com/live/zNb7bXs16xc By Tony’s wish Cremation will be held with a Spring Interment.
Arrangements entrusted to the Byers Funeral Home, South Mountain (613-989-3836). Online condolences may be shared at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.ca
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Joop en Gerrie Bennis zoon van van ome Adriaan en Tante Jo zus van tante Sjaan says
December 11, 2024 at 2:01 pmBij deze wil ik de familie condoleren van uit Holland heelveel sterkte
Diane Jamieson says
December 11, 2024 at 6:05 pmTo Aunt Ricki
Wendy, Billy, Debbie, Michael
Our heartfelt condolences to you Aunt Ricki and cousins at this difficult time.
Mom and I are very grateful that we got to see Uncle Tony at the birthday party in September.
So sorry for your loss.
Please know that we will have all of you in our thoughts on Friday as Mom and I are not able to attend Uncle Tony’s funeral.
Sending you our love and hugs for all of you.
Casey and Claudette Geerts says
December 13, 2024 at 7:17 amRikie and all your family. Our sincere condolences on the loss of Tony. We are thinking of you during this most difficult time.
Casey and Claudette Geerts
Doug and Jose Poole says
December 13, 2024 at 2:51 pmDear Rikie,
We are so sorry to hear of Tony’s passing. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
I’m sorry I was unable to attend the funeral service but watched it being live streamed. We are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Treasure all the memories.
Sincerely,
Jose, Doug and Dave Poole