Rene Verleyen

Died: March 28, 2013 | Place: Victoria Hospital

Obituary

VERLEYEN, Rene…..

Suddenly at Victoria Hospital, London, on Thursday, March 28, 2013, Rene Verleyen of London in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Joan (Zimmer) Verleyen for 57 years. Proud father of Mark Verleyen (Kristin), Paul Verleyen (Caroline), Dan Verleyen (Nichola) and Leslie Spiro (Arthur). Cherished grandpa of 11 grandchildren. Dear brother-in-law of Patricia Thyssen, Elizabeth Heidel (Max), and Fred Zimmer (Bonnie). Accomplished artist and world traveler, Rene loved to spend time with his family. The family would like to thank Dr. Luton, Dr. Teefy, Dr. Humen, Dr. Kiaii and all the other medical staff for their care and support. A private family gathering was held. Cremation has taken place, with interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3. A. Millard George Funeral Home, entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

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  1. Pat Hamilton April 6, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    I am so very sorry Joan to hear of your loss. I do hope that lovely memories continue to sustain you and remind you of wonderful times. My sympathies are also extended to your family for the loss of a father, father-in-law and grandfather.
    Take good care of yourself and perhaps in the near future, we can get together.

    Love,
    Pat Hamilton

  2. Ruth Winterfield April 15, 2013 at 9:16 pm

    Joan and family, I was so saddened to hear of Rene’s passing. I have purchased several of Rene’s paintings over the years, and seeing Joan and Rene was always the highlight of my trips to the One of a Kind Craft show, and any other art shows he was at in and around the Markham area. Rene was such a kind man who loved to tease me and always brought a smile to my face. I will miss him dearly, but his memory will live on in the beautiful paintings of his homeland of Ghent and those wonderful nuns he portrayed so beautifully. The world will forever benefit from the talents and character of this great man! My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. With love, Ruth Winterfield

  3. Michael Steven Grant April 18, 2013 at 11:07 am

    Dear Joan, Mar, Paul & Danny; My best wishes to you all, I fondly remember you husband and dad as a very warm, kind and caring person from my days in Byron, sincerely yours, Wayne E Grasby, now M Steven Grant

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