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 superb 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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1944-2019
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Nicolaas Nick Veldhoven..
Death notice for the town of: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia