Obituary of Theodorus Joseph Kelders

KELDERS: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, Sunday, April 13, 2008, Theodore “Theo” Joseph Kelders, of North Lambton Lodge, Forest, formerly of RR 2, Grand Bend, age 88. Beloved husband of Adriana Maria (Grootjen) Kelders. Loved father and father-in-law of Mia and Fred Hubert of Brights Grove, Martin and Tina Kelders of RR 3, Parkhill, Theo and Jackie Kelders of RR 1, Thedford, John Kelders and Jen Muma of RR 2, Grand Bend, Nelly Kelders of Toronto, Jane Kelders and Ken Keast of London, Rosemary Rose and Ted Bruyns of London, Andre and Sandy Kelders of RR 2, Grand Bend, Maryann Kelders and Dennis Masse of RR 2, Crediton and Francis Kelders of RR 2, Grand Bend. Loving Opa of Sarah and Arturo Meza, Jessica Hubert and fiancé Mike Madill, Nicholas Hubert, Freddy Hubert and Amanda Nied, Chantel Kelders, Calvin Kelders, Brent Kelders, Jamie Lyn Kelders, Jeff Kelders and fiancee Cassie Czarny, Matt Kelders, Jeff Muma, Adrian and Jenny Rose, Shayna Kelders, Clayton Kelders, Michael Kelders, Derek Kelders, Ryan Masse, Megan Masse, Adam Kelders, Melanie Kelders and Derek Quinn. Dear brother of Anna DeBruyn of Ridgetown, John Kelders of RR 2, Grand Bend, Joseph Kelders of Luxenburg and brother-in-law of Bill and Willy Grootjen of London, Carl and Joan Rood of Exeter, Anne Grootjen of Thedford and Mia Kelders of the Netherlands. Remembered by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by brothers Peter, Anthony and Matthew Kelders, sisters Francine Lulofs and Gertrude Van Geemen, sisters-in-law Dina Kelders, Dora Rood, brothers-in-law Henry Van Geemen, Jerry DeBruyn, John Grootjen, and other family members in the Netherlands. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Tuesday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Parish and family prayers at the Funeral Home Tuesday, at 8:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Grand Bend, Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Father Peter Keller and Rev. Father Gerard Bedard co-celebrants. Interment Pinery Cemetery, Grand Bend. If desired, memorial donations to the Diabetes Association, Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of choice would be appreciated.