Nicolaas “Nick” Veldhoven
1944-2019
Nicolaas
Veldhoven
1944 – 2019
Nicolaas “Nick” Veldhoven – age
75, of Coldbrook, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 22, 2019, in
the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, with his loving wife by his
side. Born in Bilthoven, Holland, he was a son of the late Johannes H.
Sr. and Johanna P. (vanKuijk) Veldhoven. He is survived by his wife of
52 years, Eileen (Yorke) Veldhoven; daughter, Nicole S. Veldhoven,
Coldbrook; brothers, Aart (Ginny Stoddart), Coldbrook; Gerard, New
Glasgow and John (Marilyn Kennedy), Centreville and many nieces and
nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his darling
daughter, Angela Michelle Veldhoven. Nick immigrated to Canada in
1954, with his parents and brothers and he attended schools in
Halifax. Nick was a loving husband and dedicated father to his
cherished daughters. He was known for his kind and gentle spirit and a
father figure to many. Nick had a quick wit, he was technically
minded, a fixer, a go-to person for electronic and auto advice and he
particularly enjoyed “the car talk”. He liked
driving and nature and had a fondness for driving through the
countryside anytime, anywhere. He was a model railroad enthusiast and
enjoyed Tuesday night darts. Nick worked most of his life in sales,
prior to relocating to Annapolis Valley in 1991, with his own home
improvement business, Annic Enterprises, for 25 years. He will be
remembered for his work and business ethics throughout his career with
fencing, siding, windows, doors and workmanship in the homes he and
Eileen remodeled and built together in Halifax and Valley areas. Nick
will be forever missed by family, his extended family and friends.
Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Nick’s Life will
be held from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2019 in the White Family
Funeral Home, Kentville. Donations in Nick’s memory can be
made to the Nova Scotia Association for Community Living, Halifax,
OATS, Kentville, Support Services Group, New Minas or a charity of
your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family
Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
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Death notice for the town of: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia