The Lord in His great grace and mercy took home Gijsbert (Gilbert) VanBrenk of Walkerton on Friday, January 19, 2024, at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Chesley. Gilbert died peacefully with family at his side.
Dearly loved husband of Mieke (deRooij). Beloved father of Jenny (John) Belder of Hamilton, Ingrid (Ron) DeVisser of R.R. #1 Chesley and Bert (Tracey-Ann) VanBrenk of Peterborough. Cherished Opa of Jake (Robin), Lisa (Jeremy), Mark (Amy), Carolyn (John), Dan (Emily), Greg (Holly), Adam (Alicia), Megan (Dave), Noah (Eileigh), Erik (Justine), and Hannah (Jon). Great-Opa loved and was loved by his great-grandchildren Kai, Asher, Carter, Sophia, Olivia, Dean, Jessica, Brooke, Leah, Olivia, Daphne, Lauren, Neil, Cecilia, Jacob, Lucy, Gibson, Josie, Savannah, Reuben, Melanie, Julia, Ava, and Thomas. Gilbert was predeceased by his brothers Gerrit, Frans, Hans, and Henk, by his sisters Fijke vandeLagemaat, Siny deVries and Bep vanderMeer and by his parents Gerrit-Jan and Hendrina (vanSoelen) vanBrenk.
A funeral service celebrating Gilbert’s life will be held at the Klages Mill, Chesley on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 11 a.m., with a time of fellowship to follow. A video recording of Gilbert’s service will be available on this page of the funeral home website on Monday, January 29th. Spring interment in Chesley Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Word and Deed or the Chesley Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
To Ron, Ingrid, the entire DeVisser family, and extended family. You have our sympathy. During this difficult time, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lieve tante Mieke en familie,
Gecondoleerd met het verlies van oom Gijb. We wensen jullie veel kracht en sterkte toe de komende tijd.
Een lieve groet,
Ton en Marjan
Lieve familie,
Wij willen jullie condoleren met het verlies van oom Gijb en wensen jullie veel kracht toe voor nu en de toekomst.
Erik en Anita Droog
Lieve familie.Van harte gecondeleerd met het overlijden van je maa Mieke en jullie opa en achter opa. Ik wens jullie morgen veel sterkte toe en ook de komende tijd. LIEFS VAN aDRI, WEDUWE VAN aD,OUDSTE BROER VAN mIEKE.
To Ron & Ingrid, Dan & Emily, and the entire DeVisser & Extended family,
Condolences from the Mighton Family to all of you at this difficult time – you are in our thoughts!
Adam & Kim (Cole & Addison), Dan & Kelsey (Jonah), & John, and Marilyn
Mieke, Ingrid and Ron & family
Our sincere condolences to you all. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Ingrid, Ron and family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Ron and l send our deepest sympathy and prayers to you Mieke and family . As our neighbor we always enjoyed our chats on the front porch,We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏❤️
Ingrid and Ron, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family. May your wonderful memories give you comfort and help you navigate through this difficult time.
Ingrid, Ron and family our deepest sympathy to all of you . Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Cherish all those great memories.
Dear family,
Wat een verdrietig nieuws dat (o)pa Gijb is overleden. Veel sterkte!
Ik denk aan jullie.
lieve groet, Wilmy, Ad, Iris en Rik
Ingrid, Ron and family, our sincere condolences. Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this time.
Ingrid, Ron and family, our deepest sympathy as you mourn the loss of your father and grandfather. Thinking of all of you and praying for peace and comfort.
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. May he Rest In Peace.
Ingrid, Ron & family,
Sending condolences to you during this difficult time. Although we didn’t know Gilbert that well, we think of you as part of our family and share in your loss. May he rest in peace and may you find comfort in sharing your memories with each other.