Cornelia “Cora” vanVugt

Died: March 7, 2021 | Place: Extendicare London

Obituary

VANVUGT, Cornelia Catharina “Cora” (nee Verburgt)….

On Sunday, March 7, 2021, in her 93rd year at Extendicare London. Cornelia was born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, eldest daughter of Gerarda vanderMeel and William Verburgt. Cornelia married Arnold “Nol” vanVugt in 1953 (deceased 2012) and was the proud and loving mother of Alexandra Harkins (Michael), Janice Denomme (Peter) and Michael vanVugt (Mary Ellen). She was “Oma” to seven grandchildren: Amanda, Christine, Vanessa, Allison, Janice, Robert and Beth; and ten great-grandchildren: Amber, Tyler, Isabella, Leah, Gannon, Cole, Leo, Mason, Cooper and Chloe. Dear sister of Wilhelmina “Willy” (Charlie) of London, Ontario and William “Bill” (Joyce) of Langley, British Columbia. Predeceased by sisters Catharina “Toos” van Son of Haarlem, The Netherlands and Gerarda “Gerda” Slykhuis of Bradford, Ontario. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place and a private family memorial has been held. A Memorial Mass and reception will be held at St. Francis-St. Martin Parish at a later date. Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 201-1599 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON L5G 4S1 would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

16 Comments

  1. Tom vanAarsen March 9, 2021 at 11:49 am

    Remembering the wonderful times spent at the vanVugt house growing up.
    Tante Cora was always so welcoming and tolerant. I’m really going to miss her.

  2. Tim and Tracey Scott March 9, 2021 at 1:35 pm

    Our thoughts are with the family as we share memories of wine and laughter with Cora at Mike and Mary’s house.

  3. Wendy Robson March 10, 2021 at 6:26 am

    I will always be extremely grateful to Cora for letting me spend time at Piccadilly Place prior to being accepted into Fanshawe’s ECE program. I have many fond memories of Cora and Arnold in my early days at Piccadilly and I will always remember the annual picnics in June at Gibbons Park and Arnold’s best ever chicken and rice with curry. It was Arnold who introduced me to an excellent cooked play dough recipe which I continue to use as it always turns out!

    Deepest sympathy to your family.

  4. Jan van Son March 11, 2021 at 2:45 pm

    Sad news, but beautiful age. I have nice memories of Cora and Nol, especially when I came to London with my mother Toos, Cora’s sister.
    My thoughts are with you. – Jan (Brussels)

  5. Janet St.Pierre March 11, 2021 at 3:32 pm

    So sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with the family of Cora.

  6. Mike and Cathy Van Aarsen March 11, 2021 at 8:03 pm

    We have endless memories of being with Cora and Arnold. We wish these memories to carry on with their children and grandchildren. To my cousins and families our deepest condolences on aunt Cora’s passing.

  7. Jolanda Adrianus-Van Aarsen March 13, 2021 at 8:27 am

    My sincere condolences on the passing of this lovely woman. She will be dearly missed by many. Sending prayers to family and friends for comfort an strength in the days and years ahead.

  8. Jim @Connie Ramsay March 13, 2021 at 10:39 am

    Mike Mary -ellen @family .Sorry for the loss of your mom. She will be lovingly missed

  9. Jennifer Carter March 13, 2021 at 1:26 pm

    Your mother was such a wonderful woman. My daughter Andrea loved your Mom when she ran Piccadilly Place. Cora was warm, kind and received the children with such joy every day.
    We are sorry for your loss.

  10. Mary Lynn Lewis March 13, 2021 at 6:46 pm

    I am saddened to hear of the passing of Cora. I was blessed to start my E.C.E. career at Piccadilly Place and have fond memories of my time there. My deepest condolences to the family.

  11. Alison Warwick March 13, 2021 at 11:53 pm

    I will always treasure the memories of the friendship of Cora and my mother. The times that my mother and father spent with Cora and Arnold were very special and a great example of relationships of adults who truly valued each other’s company. Lots of fun times and always there foreach other in the hard times as well. Cora was funny gracious and a caring person

  12. Karen Hollis March 14, 2021 at 7:47 am

    I have so many fond memories of Cora and Arnold from their years at Driftwood. Many afternoons on the deck enjoying a glass of wine for Cora and a beer for Arnold. Good conversations, lots of laughs and great times.
    My sincerest condolences to their family.
    Karen.

  13. R & M van der Laan March 14, 2021 at 3:19 pm

    Our deepest condolences to you Alex and Michael on the passing of your mother Cora.
    take care and Godspeed,
    Ruthanne and Mels

  14. Marianne van Son March 15, 2021 at 10:04 am

    Dear family in Canada,

    Cora was for my mother, Toos Verburgt, always the most favorite sister.
    For everybody : take care
    Marianne
    The Netherlands

  15. Latoya Simon March 17, 2021 at 8:53 pm

    May she rested in peace I remember her from Grandwood Park she was so pleasant.

  16. Bobbie and Lorraine Hulley March 18, 2021 at 11:42 am

    Cora was such a special person. Her loving kindness to us and the community were an inspiration.
    We admired her as an ECE exemplar.
    Cora held a passion for the fibre arts, which she shared generously.
    We are sorry for your great lose.

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