At the Exeter Villa on Monday, January 20, 2014, of Exeter and formerly of Hensall, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Janna B. (Van Lochem) Heyink. Dear father of Allan and Sylvia Heyink of Hensall and Raymond and Sandy Heyink of Hensall. Dear grandfather of Scott, Gregory, Mitchell; Curtis, Breanna and Chelsea. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Mina Westerveld of Clinton, Hanna Lansink of The Netherlands, Alice Bakelaar of London, Wilma and Carl deBoer of Mississauga, Rita and Stuart deVries of Stratford; Grada and Jan Greivink of The Netherlands and Hank and Miep Van Lochem of Burlington. Missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his son Bill (1982), sisters Gerrie, Jo and Siena, brothers Gerrit, John, and Adolf, and brothers-in-law Gerrit and Jan Van Lochem.
Friends and family are invited for visitation at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Thursday evening from 6-8 PM. An additional visitation will be held at the Exeter Christian Reformed Church, 332 Huron Street West, Exeter on Friday from 10-11 AM, just prior to the funeral service which will be held on Friday, January 24th at 11 AM.
Spring interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Mkar Hospital-Nigeria (cheques made to Exeter Christian Reformed Church – Diaconate) would be appreciated by the family.
HEYINK: Gerry of Exeter and formerly of Hensall
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Wanda & Bob Reynolds
Janna my deepest sympathy to you and your family in this time of loss. Wanda (Foot Care Nurse)
Carol Windsor
Ray, Sandy & Family, my condolences to you during this time of loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Rob Dunnewold
My sincere condolences with the loss of Gerry, your husband, father, and grandfather. Thanks so much for the posted pictures.They bring back warm memories; of Bill, and your time in Blythe also. I always enjoyed Gerry’s sense of humour.
Tim Rowcliffe
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Exeter Villa
The residents and staff of the Exeter Villa join our hearts in an expression of sympathy in the loss of Gerry. May the memories of love shared comfort you in the days ahead. Gerry was a true gentleman who always had a smile for everyone, no matter how he was feeling. The love shown to him by his whole family was evident to all who observed it. Gerry will be missed by all of us. Take care.
Brian Bilkes
My sincere condolences to the Heyink family. May the Lord comfort you during this time.
LeRoy and Sharon Guenther
Ray & Sandy,
We offer you our condolences. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Beth McEwing Read
Our deepest to Janny & all the extended Heyink Family. You are in our prayers & memories. Take care. Love from your old Harlock neighbours, The McEwing Family, Beth, Marjorie, Noreen, Alex & Karen.
Clayton and Jane Groves
We wish to extend our sympathy to you and your family at this sad time. We had the pleasure of knowing Gerry through many service dealings at our store in Clinton. He was a fine gentleman. Thinking of you, Sincerely Clayton and Jane Groves.
Paul & Beth Anstett & Family
Our sincere sympathy to the Heyink family in the passing of Gerry. Heaven has gained another angel.
Pam and Ron Walper
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father ,may The Lord give you strength in this time of sorrow,our prayers are with you.
John & Anne Tasker & Michael Annen
Janna & family
We wish to extend to you our deepest sympathy with the loss of Gerry.I know my mom & dad Dirk & Greta Kuik enjoyed many happy visits together with you Janna & Gerry.. And also all the rides to church. We hope the Lord will be your comfort and strength now and in the days ahead.
Sincerely
John & Anne Tasker & Michael Annen
Mary Ann and Mark Rose
Dear Aunt Jane:
We were saddened to hear about Uncle Jerry’s passing. Know that you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers, and that we are sorry we can’t be there for the visitation or funeral as we are not in the country. Our deepest sympathy, Mary Ann and Mark (Jo and Dirk’s youngest daughter.)
Fresd & Ann Zwaan
Our heartfelt sympathy to Janny and the Heyink family with the passing of a husband, father and grandfather. I saw Gerry on a regular basis in the Villa and his smile and gentle nature spoke volumes about his character. He sure enjoyed the “olliebollen” treat at New Years, as well as participating in some ball skills when I did some volunteer work .May God comfort you during this sad time.
JOHN BERENDSEN & FAMILY
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS…THINKING OF ALL OF YOU AT THIS TIME..JOHN
GABBIE AND MARGARET MOL
our sincere condolence with the loss of your dear father
our prayers are with you
Lois &irv. Armstrong
To Janna & Family. We are sorry to hear ofGERRY ‘s death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Your friends at the Villa. Lois & Irv
Ed Cosman
My condolences to the entire Heyink family.
I will always remember Gerry walking around with his pipe while we were catching chickens back in the day.
Evelyn Steckle Vincent
Janny and family,
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. Gerry was a kind, gentle man and will be missed. Praying for God’s peace and comfort on your lives.
the de Haans
our sincere condolences to Gerry’s immediate family with this loss.
May you find peace as your dad now has found.
ena & al.