Obituary of Richard Laurentius Willems

WILLEMS God has taken home his son peacefully at L.H.S.C. Victoira Campus on Thursday, January 27, 2000, Richard Laurentius Willems, in his 81st year. Loving husband of Truus Geertruda Willems. Dear son of the late Gerardus Willems and Wilhelmina Odilia van den Hoogen and step-son of the late Jacobus van Boxmeer . Loving father of Gerald and Cathy Willems, Nellie and Fred Swart, Jack Willems and Willie Gilmartin. Dear grandfather of Heather, Melissa, Sara, Kelly and Elisah Willems and Billy Gilmartin. Dear great-grandfather of Jacquel, Neriah and Christopher. His laughter will always be in our hearts. Dear brother of Gerard and Francien Van Boxmeer of London, Harrie and Tinny Van Boxmeer of Ilderton, Loui and Lucy Van Boxmeer of London, Lina Van Den Tillart, Marietje and Jas Van Kessel, Ann and Jan Van Burgen, Jan and Joe Van Boxmeer, Theo Van Boxmeer, Mien and Harrie Raaijmakers, Piet and Nelly Van Boxmeer and Joe and Riek Van Boxmeer all of Holland. Predeceased by his infant sister Joanna Willems, his son-in-law Dan Gilmartin, brother-in-law Thieu Van Den Tillart and sister - in - law Maria Van Boxmeer. Visitors will be received at the John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street on Sunday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 o'clock. Funeral Mass at St. Joseph's Church, 89 Charles Street on Monday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment in St. Peter's Cemetery. Prayers Sunday evening at 8:30o'clock. Donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. *Please place in the Death Notice Section for Friday and Saturday's editions. Please contact our office at 434 - 2708 to confirm.o