Obituary of Prosper Daniel Vanbruaene

VANBRUAENE: We sadly say good-bye to Prosper “Sparky” Vanbruaene. He passed away unexpectedly but peacefully Monday, November 14, 2011, in his 84th year. As one of the top technicians in the area, Prosper ran a successful automotive repair shop known as “Prosper’s Garage”. He also dedicated a great deal of time to the Grand Bend Lion’s Club, PUC, Medical Centre and Fire Dept. Left with memories are his beloved wife Cyrilla (Couwelier) Vanbruaene, loved children Jerry and Rose Vanbruaene, Wendy and Mark Heywood all of Grand Bend. Proud grandpa of Danielle and Doug Jones, Michael and Christie Vanbruaene, Ryan Heywood, Ashley Heywood and fiance Tony Regier and Bennett Heywood and great-grandpa of Jessica, Kyle, Bradley, Tyler, Kaitlyn and Makayla Jones, Robert and Noah Vanbruaene and Dylan Regier. He will be missed. Survived by brothers Lionel, Eric and sister Hedwige all of Belgium and many nieces, nephews and the Couwelier families. Predeceased by his parents Julien and Georgina and two sisters Paula and Angele. At the request of the deceased a private family service took place at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Thursday, November 17, 2011. The Rev. Father Thomas Donohue and Father Greg Blonde officiated. Interment Pinery Cemetery, Grand Bend. If desired, memorial donations to the Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.