Obituary Overview
Henry Van Aert
On Saturday, October 13, 2018, our brother and uncle Henry passed away peacefully in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 88.
Henry leaves to mourn his sister Cathy Van Gompel (Fred) of Winnipeg; brother Kees (Ine) of Beausejour; sisters-in-law Rita Van Aert of Portage la Prairie and Corry Van Aert of East Selkirk; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Henry was predeceased by his parents; sister Jeanne Overwater (George); brothers Jack (Mary), Adrian, and George; as well as two infant sisters in the Netherlands.
Henry was born in Breda, N. Brabant, the Netherlands. He immigrated to Canada with the family in June 1948, first settling in St. Eustache, MB where they worked on a sugar beet farm. Shortly afterward in the early 1950’s, he moved to West St. Paul, MB for a short time and then to St. Pierre, MB where he farmed with his brothers. In the early 1960’s Henry moved to St. Andrews and lived with his sister Jeanne until the early 1970’s when he moved to Winnipeg where he worked for many years at Feed-Rite Mills until his retirement.
Henry loved fishing and spent many hours doing so on the Red River near his home on Euclid Avenue. One of his greatest pleasures was coming to St. Andrews and visiting with his sister Jeanne and the many nieces and nephews that also gathered there. He also enjoyed his many fishing/camping trips with his brother Adrian from Portage la Prairie, and families, which took him to remote northern Manitoba communities of Grand Rapids and Nelson House.
When Henry’s health declined, he moved to assisted living at St. Andrews Place in Winnipeg and made many new friends. Being very sociable and well-read person he enjoyed the camaraderie during the exercise programs and many other activities he could participate in.
We thank all the agencies who provided care for Henry these last years and especially to homecare services and the friendship of his neighbors.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 27, 2018, at Glen Eden Funeral Home, West St. Paul, MB.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Henry’s name to a charity of your choice
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Hendricus Henry Petrus Van Aert 2018..
Décès pour la Ville: West St Paul, Province: Manitoba
