de BOO, Anthony Rudolph de Boo (van Uijen) -
October 30, 1933 - June 24, 2023
Died suddenly at home on Saturday, June 24, 2023 in his 90th year.
Predeceased by his loving wife Helen Smith Maxwell (2002) and by his father Hendrik and mother Antonia.
Father to Ken (Cathy) and John (Pat) and brother to Ralph of Courtice.
Lovingly remembered as 'Gramps' by grandchildren Christopher (d. 2019), Jay, Janet (Mark), Lee (Candice), Kristen (Nick), Eric (Jess), Doug (Lindsay) and 15 great grandchildren.
Step Gramps to Angela and Shane.
Dad emigrated from Holland with his family shortly after WW11 and lived for a short time in a logging camp in Quebec.
A move to Ontario shortly thereafter, he worked at many jobs to help support the family and resided in a few Ontario small towns. Landing in Oshawa, he met the love of his life, Helen Maxwell an immigrant from Scotland.
They married in September of 1956, purchased a home in 1958 and acquired their Canadian citizenship. Their two boys came shortly thereafter to complete their family. Dad remained in the family home until his passing.
Dad had a 35-year career with General Motors Oshawa as a Salaried Pension Administrator. Once retired, Dad and Mom travelled to many places in their little camper enjoying every minute and taking pictures, lots of pictures!
Dad also volunteered with Meals On Wheels and donated to numerous other charities. He spent years with the Kiwanis Club of Canada and also acted in the Presidents role for Durham Region Sydenham chapter.
His love of music was clearly a passion as he was a member of the St. Andrews and St. Stephens choirs as well as a time with the Durham Philharmonic choir. It is easy to say he always had a song in his heart.
Although Dad wasn't born in Canada, he was so grateful to be Canadian, cherishing the freedom of this country and loving every minute of his life spent here.
"You did it your way Gramps"
Celebration of Life: Thursday, July 20 2023 - Drop in between 1:00 pm to 4:00pm.
Location: Bullocks Pub & Kitchen, 555 Rossland Rd. E., Oshawa, Ontario.
Arrangements entrusted with OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME .
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