Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Stratford General Hospital on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at the age of 77. Cherished husband of Eileen (Spears) for 54 years. Proud dad of Anthony “Tony” and Maureen Greidanus, Steven and Joanne Greidanus, and Krista and Jim Appleby. Adored grandpa of Duncan and Emily, Allysa, Holly, and Brayden and great-grandpa of Blake. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Don and Greta Greidanus, Joane and Jack Koetsier, Gary Haak, Ken and Vangie Spears, Ruth and Carmen Howatt, and Helen Spears and Bill Belrose. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his siblings and their spouses; John and Grace Greidanus, Jim and Teresa Greidanus, Janny and Albert Valkenburg, Corry Haak, Alice and Niel Bakelaar, Bert and Riek Greidanus, and Wilma and Tom Holland and sister-in-law and brother-in-law; Wilma and Claire Vincent.
Leo and his family immigrated to Canada on May 6, 1951, and he was always proud of both his roots in The Netherlands and in Canada. He played baseball, curled, and attended Northside United Church for many years. He most enjoyed watching his grandchildren sporting events and being together as a family, spending time with everyone.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 87 Goderich Street West, SEAFORTH on Thursday, July 25th from 6 – 8 PM.
Leo’s funeral service will be held at Northside United Church, 54 Goderich Street West, SEAFORTH on Friday, July 26th at 1 PM. Cremation to follow with a private family interment at the Clinton Cemetery at a later date.
Donations to the Stratford General Hospital Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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Michelle Wilson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Eileen and your family! Leo was a dear man. He will be missed!
John and Michelle Wilson
Laurene Regele
To Eileen and family
My deepest sympathy to you all. Many good memories in the past. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Laurene Regele, Sandra & Wayne
Nick and Joan Whyte
Sincere Sympathy to Eileen and family on the passing of Leo. He was well known and will be truly missed. Thinking of your family at this sad time.
Nick and Joan Whyte
Karen (Nigh) Dent
I am so sorry for your loss. May you take comfort in your memories of happy times together
Susan and Brian Mac Donald
To Eileen and all your family, we send our deepest sympathy. Leo always had a smile and
ready for a chat. Treasure all the good memories.
Brian and Susan MacDonald
Jeff and Debbie Gourlay
Steve, Jo and family.
Very sorry for your loss.
Jeff and Debbie
Nellie Evans
To Eileen and family, we send our sincerest condolences. It was a shock to learn of Leo’s passing just a short time after you were kind to Carol. We remember that this is how Leo and your family lived.
Larry and Carol Blake, and Nellie Evans
Gordon & Irma Pryce
Eileen and family; We just got home from being away for a few days and see your sad news.
Bless you. Leo always had a smile and something sillie to day to everyone. He was a very kind person.
Our sincerest sympathy to you all. Our prayers are with you.
Gordon & Irma Pryce
Roger Dyer
So very sorry to hear of Leo’s passing this week. We will miss His warm personality and his smiling face over the fence when we were at Pat’s on the weekends. We are thinking of you and your family at this very difficult time.
Roger and Tracy Dyer and Family.
Judy and Warren Beuerman
Deepest Sympathy to Leo’s family. We will miss seeing Leo on his lawn mower going to cut grass around Seaforth. May the memories live forever in your hearts. Rest in Peace Leo. Sincerely Warren and Judy Beuerman
Judy Beuerman
Deepest Sympathy to Leo’s family. We will miss seeing Leo on his lawn mover going to cut grass around Seaforth. May the memories live forever in your hearts. Rest in Peace Leo. Sincerely Warren and Judy Beuerman
Nick Lawson
My sympathies to the family. Cherish the good memories.
DEBRA MARSHALL
Eileen and family sorry for the loss . Sending prayers of sympathy for the loss of such a caring and giving man.
Alice Sharon walter
Sincere sympathy to Eileen & all of Leo’s family . Getting to know Leo in our Friday coffee group was a privilege . I really appreciated his humour & pride in being a Canadian . I will miss him .
Betty Burns
Deepest sympathies to all Leo’s family at this sad time.
Grace and Wayne Wiggins
Dear Eileen and family, we were so sorry to hear of Leo’s passing. We missed our weekly chats when Leo used to cut the lawn at the church next door or on the days he was out walking. Sending thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Leo will be missed !
Trish MacGregor
Eileen and family,
Sending our sincere condolences to you all. Leo will be greatly missed in the community. May shared stories and good memories bring you comfort in the days and weeks ahead.
Lynn Oliver
Eileen and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bob and Lynn Oliver
Neil , Loretta Dolmage
Eileen & ALL the Greidanus Family, we are so sorry to hear of Leo’s passing. Cherish all the good memories to help you through this difficult times.
Neil & Loretta Dolmage
Michelle Murray
So sorry for your loss.
We often had good visits about work and what the kids were up to. We Will miss seeing Leo on his lawnmower around town.
Nancy anstett
Eileen and family
Thinking of you and sending my condolences and sympathy
Nancy Anstett
Jack and Mary Helen McLachlan
Eileen and family,
Sending our condolences to all of you in the loss of Leo. We know he was a great neighbour and friend of many and will be missed by his family and community.
His spirit will remain in your hearts forever.
ieannine jefferson
Sorry to hear of Leo passing. He will be truly missed.
Steve & Robena Tyndall
Eileen and family: So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Leo. We will miss chatting and listening to his stories at the annual June party. Our sympathies to all.
Steve and Robena
Maureen and Merv AgarAgar
Eileen and family,
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Leo always had a smile and time to chat when you met him on a walk. We hope all your wonderful memories help keep him close.
Ken and Joan Campbell
Sending heartfelt condolences to Eileen,Toni,Steven, Christa and Families.
Leo was a valued, trust worthy, hard working employee of ours for many years. He was always cheerful and a willing worker.
Leo will be missed by many in our Church and Community.
Carol Maclean
So sorry to hear of Pegs passing ,thinking of all of you .
Agnes Scarrow
So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. From Jim and Agnes Scarrow.
Heather and Ken McDougall
Sincere sympathy to the Greidanus family. Leo will be missed by many. Leo and I went to S. S. #5, Hullett elementary school many years ago. We both lived on Dutch Line for a while until our lives took us in different directions.
Heather (Snell) McDougall
Liz Moir
So sorry to hear of Leo’s passing. I will miss meeting him in our walks.
Helen Lyons
Eileen and Family,
My heartfelt condolences Eileen to you and your family on the loss of Leo. I have known Leo since one room school days at SS5 Hullett, my HDC days and through gatherings of mutual friends and relatives.
It was in early July that I had an appt at UH and when I was leaving I met Leo and Steve in the hallway and had a few words with both of them. Leo was his usual jovial self when we were both surprised to see each other. I am unable to attend the visitation or funeral as I don’t get home from my trip to tomorrow night but know that I am thinking about you in the coming hours. Cherish your memories during this sad time.
Sincerely,
Helen Lyons
Karen Wilson
So sorry to hear of Leo’s passing. My condolences to the family.
BRUCE AUSTIN
Sending my sincere sympathy to all the Greidanus family in your loss of Leo R.I.P my friend
Dick Burgess
My sympathies to Eileen, Tony, Krista and Steve and families on the loss of Leo. He will be greatly missed in the Seaforth community.
Paula Stackhouse
To the Greidanus Family,
Sending you our deepest sympathy. Leo was always fun to chat with, lots of laughs. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Paula, Mark, Brett, Cory and Bailey Stackhouse
Louise Miller
Sorry to hear of Leo’s passing. Cherish your memories.
Peter Simon
So Sorry to hear this news. My prayers and thoughts go to the family during this difficult time.
Gord Phillips
My condolences Eileen and family.
Leo was a good man and hard worker.
Cherish all the fond memories.
Gord
Bob Fisher and Sandra Smithers
To the Greidanus Family
Our deepest sympathies to you on the passing of Leo. Cherish those special memories close to your heart.
Mike Hodgins
Dear Eileen, Krista and family, we’re very sorry to hear this sad news, but we still remember your kindness and help when we moved to Seaforth in 1990.
Mike & Hilary Hodgins
Pat Stewart
To the Greidanes family So sorry to hear of the passing of Leo I was shocked to read that I just saw you two out walking Again so sorry Pat Stewart and Famiĺy
Ken & Lois McLlwain
Dear Eileen & Family
So sorry to hear of Leo’s passing. It was a shock. Leo was always available when Ken needed a helping hand.
Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Ken & Lois McLlwain
Robert Dinsmore
To The Greidanus Family our deepest sympathies to you all please know you are all in our prayers and hearts .
Bob and Shirley Dinsmore
Joyce Doig
To Tony and the Greidanus Family: Tony, lots of great memories of when you worked for us at the golf course. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Joyce Doig
Trudy Groothuis (Broome)
Eileen and family,
Sincerest condolences on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather. He will be greatly missed.
Joe Ryan
To the Greidanus Family .Sorry to hear of Leo passing. He will be truly missed . I enjoyed my conversations with him on our morning walks . We are in Kentucky. Joe Ryan
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Eileen and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Bob and Marie Litt
We are so sad to hear of Leo’s passing. Our condolences to all your family. We will miss seeing and chatting with him on our walks in Seaforth. He was a very good friendly person who will be greatly missed.
Pat Wallace
Eileen , I was very sorry to hear about Leo , my sympathy to you and your family . Pat Wallace
Sue Riley
Many fond memories of Leo and the trucking gang from HDC! Treasure all your family memories.
Bob and Barb Watson
We are sorry to hear of Leo’s passing.
Bob and barb Watson
Dillon Family
To the Greidanus Family So sorry for your loss. We will miss Leo’s smile and visits while we passed along our walks. ❤️
John Munro & Rose Burgess
Sending our condolences and prayers to Leo’s families and friend.
Keith Murray and Cindy Partridge
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Leo. He was a great guy! Our thoughts and condolences are extended to the entire family.
Bryan Vincent
To Eileen and the whole Greidanus family, our sympathies in your loss of Leo. Such a great guy. He will be missed by all of us!
Mary & Jim Barnes
Deepest sympathy Eileen and family. Know that Leo is eternally happy.
Mary & Jim
Penny Brough
Our condolences.
Scott and Penny Brough
Jane & Len Muegge
Eileen and family
So very sorry to hear of Leo’s passing. Thinking of all of you
Joy Ross
My deepest sympathy Eileen and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers, RIP Leo, Joy Ross
Mary Anne McNichol
So sorry to hear of Leo’s passing. He sure enjoyed watching the kids play sports. Keep all the great memories close to your heart.
Mary Anne McNichol and family
Carolanne Doig
Eileen, Tony, Maureen, Steve, Krista and all – so sorry to hear of Leo’s sudden passing. I enjoyed curling with Leo before Covid got in the way. I know he was very proud of all his children and grand children and I remember him watching Tony as he played in golf tournaments at our club. I know your memories of good times past will help you as time goes on. CA
Terry Johnston
Sorry to hear about your Dads passing. Always was nice to have a chat with him when we crossed paths downtown.
Brian & Helen Oldfield
Eileen and family, sending heartfelt condolences at this sad and difficult time. Remembering him with fondness. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace, Leo.
Helen McKellar
Sending thoughts and prayers at this time of your loss Eileen and family.
Laura Gambrell
Tony, Maureen, and Family,
We are sending you our deepest sympathy and we are praying for your peace as you navigate this difficult time. How blessed your family was to have such a loving man for so many years. May God bless you all.
All our Loves,
Laura and Brad Gambrell
Mike and Elma Kellough
Sorry to hear of Leo’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to Eileen and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending strength for the coming days.
Bill and Grace Campbell
Eileen and family
So sorry to hear of Leo’s passing. Please accept our condolences. Remember all the special times. He was an amazing person. He had a great big heart.
Bill and Grace Campbell
Kelley Doherty
So very sorry for your loss
The Doherty family.
Gary and Dianne Bennett
So sorry to hear of Leo’s passing. Sending our deepest sympathy to the family at this sad time .
Jeff & Sandi Henderson
To the Greidanus Family, deepest sympathies to you all, please know you are all in our thoughts, prayers and heart.
Jeff & Sandi Henderson and family