George Allan Van Bonn Jr, affectionately known as “Sonny” passed away in Walkerton on Wednesday October 6, 2021. He was born 80 years ago to Eva and George VanBonn Sr and spent his childhood years in Troy. He was the last surviving member of his family, having been predeceased by his sisters Cherie Shoemaker, Dianne Bradford, Ivy Huckle and Pauline Huckle. He will be remembered by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.
Sonny’s career working for Snap On Tools took him to Chatham and then to Chepstow where he retired. He enjoyed woodworking in his spare time and he supported Big Brothers where he became a role model for children. He could always be found at his “little brothers” hockey games and other sports cheering them on.
Sonny’s wishes for this part of his life was that his family and close friends remember him with a graveside service which will be held in Evergreen Cemetery on Friday October 8, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. .
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of George “Sonny VanBonn April 17 1941 October 6 2021..
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Death notice for the town of: Blenheim, Province: Ontario