Obituary of Henk van der Linde
van der Linde – Hendrik (Henk) of St. Thomas, passed away surrounded by his family at his home on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the age of 58. Henk is survived by his loving wife Linda; by his children Jonathan van der Linde (Cheri Holita) of London, Christopher (Sarah) van der Linde of London, and Amanda van der Linde (Jordan Nantais) of St. Thomas; by his grandchildren Carly, Nicholas, Leighann, Carter, Blaise, Weston, and Isla; by his daughter-in-law Kariann van der Linde of St. Thomas; by his mother Maria van der Linde; by his siblings David van der Linde, Helena van der Linde all of St. Thomas; and by his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Predeceased by his father Hein van der Linde and by his brothers William “Billy” van der Linde and Hein van der Linde (2020). Henk was a Millwright Mechanic, working at Canadian Timken in St. Thomas and later at Adient in Tillsonburg. He loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, bowling, playing poker and volunteering in the community. He is a Life Member of the Kinsmen Club of St. Thomas. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at the Shawn Jackson Funeral Home 31 Elgin Street, St. Thomas (519-631-0570) on Sunday, February 7, 2021 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Please call the funeral home to register for a time slot if you plan on attending. A private family memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, February 8, 2021 at 11:00 am. For those unable to attend the service, a livestream will be made available on Henk’s tribute page on the funeral home website. Interment of ashes in Elmdale Memorial Park Cemetery to follow. If desired, donations to the Kinsmen Club of St. Thomas would be appreciated. Personal condolences to the family can be made at www.sjfh.ca
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van der Linde 1962 2021..
Death notice for the town of: St-Thomas, Province: Ontario