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KINDT: Robert Julien of Sylvan

July 16, 2016 By Haskett Funeral Homes 42 Condolences

KINDT: Robert Julien of Sylvan

Peacefully, surrounded by those he laughed with, lived for and loved, at home in Sylvan on Friday, July 15, 2016, in his 85th year. Best friend and beloved husband for 60 years of Sonja (Geerts) Kindt. Lovingly remembered by his two daughters Deborah and Mark Darling of Grand Bend and Donna and Terry Spruytte of Guelph. Proud and caring grandfather to Brent, Toni, Breanne, Grant, Nicole and Danielle; leaving them with many fond memories. The family would like to express sincere gratitude to the dedicated staff at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital and CCAC Palliative Care Team who provided quality care and were a true blessing to the family. Special thanks as well, to their own families and friends for their support through kind words, thoughts and deeds. Cremation with interment Parkhill Cemetery.

A gathering to honour and celebrate Bob’s life will be held at the West Williams Community Centre, 32217 Kerwood Road, Parkhill on Thursday, July 28th from 10 AM until 12 noon with words of remembrance at 11 AM.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a memorial donation to any Royal Canadian Legion, The War Amps of Canada, Canadian Diabetes Association, Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice.

Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter (519-235-1220) entrusted with arrangements.

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  1. Debbie (McKellar) Masters

    August 6, 2016 at 1:18 PM

    Dear Sonja, Debbie, Donna and families – Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss of Bob/your Dad. I’m sorry was I was unable to attend the Memorial with Dad, Rick and Tracey. You were in my thoughts and prayers that day. I know the journey you are on is not an easy one. Remembering to celebrate the precious life you lost will help to bring comfort in the days ahead.Our lives are forever entwined through the lovely friendship our families have shared through the decades. I shall always cherish the conversation your Dad and I shared at Mom’s celebration of life last October. Let happy memories of your time together keep you company. Much Love – Deb xo

  2. Kendall Sheppard

    July 29, 2016 at 7:53 PM

    Sorry for your loss, Bob use to come into a store I work at in Thedford and he was always a pleasure to talk to, just one of the sweetest men. I will miss seeing him.

  3. Cindy Shaddock

    July 28, 2016 at 6:31 AM

    Deborah, Sonja, Donna and families just wanted you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you be blessed with many fond memories.

  4. Karen, Mark, Logan & Storie Chalmers

    July 27, 2016 at 7:14 AM

    Sonja, Deb, Donna & Family

    I am so saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. He was a kind and joyful soul and the world is a little less bright without him in it. He will be missed by many, but he left so many wonderful stories for us to tell, for which we can be thankful (and he’d love that).

    My heart is with you at this difficult time.

  5. Larry Bluhm & Friends

    July 26, 2016 at 1:38 PM

    Sonja & Family,
    Our deepest heartfelt condolences, from the Port Franks Dart Club.
    Your lost of Bob has sadden us all, as his presence and smiles will be
    deeply missed amongst us all. God Bless.

  6. Tony and Olive De Jager

    July 23, 2016 at 9:35 AM

    Sincere condolences to Sonja,Deborah and Donna and Families,on Bob’s passing.He was a great friend and will be truly missed.R.I.P

  7. Bob and Lorette Mawson

    July 21, 2016 at 3:31 PM

    So sorry to hear about your loss , thinking of you all at this difficult time.

  8. Jeanine Aerts

    July 21, 2016 at 9:29 AM

    Sonja en familie
    Bob zal herinnerd worden als een vrolijk man, altijd lachen, altijd optimist. Een intelligent man die veel bereikt heeft in het leven door hard te werken. Een levensgenieter vooral die de dag nam zoals hij kwam en die klaarstond om anderen te helpen, zoals mensen naar de dialyse te brengen.
    Een man met veel liefde en respect voor jou Sonja, voor zijn twee dochters Donna en Deborah en voor de kleinkinderen. Hij was zo fier op jullie allemaal. Een warm man die alles kon schrijven met een kwinkslag, die zich zijn jeugd in Grobbendonk kristalhelder herinnerde, die zijn moedertaal nog perfect beheerste.
    Voor altijd in ons hart.
    Annie en Jeanine

  9. Yves and family

    July 21, 2016 at 6:57 AM

    Dear family. Our condolence for the family with your sad loss. My grandfather always tells nice stories about Bob and his ships before he went to live in Canada. Sincerly, Yves Van Oost – son Luc Van Oost and grandson Francois Verschueren.

  10. Janet Prout

    July 20, 2016 at 7:28 PM

    Deborah, Donna and Families

    Sorry to hear about the passing of your dear dad. May you find comfort in your memories and keep them deep in your hearts. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Sincerely, Janet Prout & Pete Tuckey

  11. Bill & Marilyn Watson

    July 20, 2016 at 10:08 AM

    Sonja, Deb, Donna and families, so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending our sympathies.
    Bill and Marilyn Watson

  12. Dale Whitelaw

    July 20, 2016 at 10:05 AM

    We would like to extend our condolences to Sonja, Deb, Donna and their families. I havent seen Bob for quite a few years but I will always remember him as the gentleman he was. Bob and Sonja were great fans of our Sylvan fastball teams and they didnt miss many games. A man like Bob only comes into your life on rare occasions and I was very proud to know him and call him a friend.
    Dale and Dianne Whitelaw

  13. Jack and Joanne Kustermans

    July 20, 2016 at 8:00 AM

    Sending you all our deepest sympathy…Bob was a good neighbour,good friend,and will always be remembered by us as a good man. We enjoyed many good conversations with him. Jack and Joanne

  14. Linda Collins-Galbraith

    July 19, 2016 at 10:41 PM

    To Deborah, Sonja & Donna & your families –
    Sorry to hear about your loss of your dad and husband. My thoughts are with you all.

  15. Darryl and Cindy Duval

    July 19, 2016 at 8:30 PM

    Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire family. There never was a dull moment with Bob always making you laugh or telling stories of the past. May your many happy memories help you at this difficult time.

  16. Agnes Timmermans

    July 19, 2016 at 3:12 PM

    you have my sympathy; Bob will be missed

  17. Cindy and Stan Rees

    July 19, 2016 at 12:53 PM

    Our deepest sympathy on your loss. Bob was a great man who did a lot for his community.

  18. Jeannine Vanneste

    July 19, 2016 at 12:12 PM

    My sincere sympathy to the whole family for your loss.
    My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
    Jeannine Vanneste

  19. Ruth Smith Meyer

    July 19, 2016 at 11:34 AM

    Dear Sonja and Girls,
    My sincere condolences as you mourn Bob’s passing. Because of my connection with Erna, your family has always felt special. I surmise that Bob shared his mother’s sense of humour and that must have been a gift to your family. I will be away on holidays at the time of the memorial gathering, but my heart will be with you.
    Ruth Smith Meyer

  20. Paul Augustine

    July 19, 2016 at 10:46 AM

    Sonja and family, please accept my condolences on Bob’s passing. Bob did a lot for Parkhill and area.

  21. KKP -Guelph Steve, Dave, Cid

    July 19, 2016 at 9:43 AM

    Dearest Mrs. Kindt, Donna, Deborah and family,

    We know that what you are going through right now is very difficult. We are truly sorry for your loss.
    We would like to offer you and your family our deepest and most sincere condolences.

    Steve, Dave and Cid

  22. Mary Margaret

    July 19, 2016 at 9:07 AM

    Sonja: my love and prayers go out to you and your family as you deal with this difficult time. Have missed you at golf. Unfortunately I will be in Ottawa for the celebration.

  23. Ila Joris

    July 19, 2016 at 8:33 AM

    Dear Sonja and family,
    We wish to express our deepest sympathy in your loss.
    Bob always had a friendly smile and a kind word any time we saw him.
    Our family will always remember you and the Kindt family.
    As always
    Ila & Tony Joris- Van Massenhoven

  24. Peter and Reinelda Leyten

    July 18, 2016 at 10:41 PM

    Dear Sonja and Family, Please accept our most sincere condolences with the passing of your husband and father. He will always be remembered as a hard working, honest and respectable man and loving husband and father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless you all. We will not be able to attend the celebration of his life service, as I am having surgery that day.

  25. Robert and Helen Lloyd

    July 18, 2016 at 8:38 PM

    Another friend gone he will be sadly missed.

  26. Frank &Brenda Vanhooydonk

    July 18, 2016 at 3:30 PM

    Sonja Debbie,Donna and families,

    We are so sorry to hear of Bobs passing. Such wonderful memories of talks
    at gatherings. He will be truly missed. Our sincere condolences go out to you all at this
    time.
    Frank and Brenda

  27. Cathy Heynsbergen

    July 18, 2016 at 11:02 AM

    Sonja and family our sincere condolences. Bob was one of a kind and will be missed. Cathy and Garry .

  28. Trisha Lindsay

    July 18, 2016 at 10:37 AM

    I’m very sorry for your loss. It was clear how dear he was to your special family. Thinking of you.

  29. Bob and Pat Adams and 1st Parkhill Scouts

    July 18, 2016 at 8:31 AM

    Bob Adams along with 1st Parkhill Scouts send our deepest condolences to Sonja and Family.He has touched so many lives with his stories and love of life and laughter. He will be greatly missed.

  30. Corry Elliot

    July 18, 2016 at 8:29 AM

    Sonja, Debbie & Donna and families

    Sending our deepest sympathy of the loss of your friend, husband, father and grandfather. You will always have the fond memories he has made in your lives

  31. Corry Elliot

    July 18, 2016 at 8:25 AM

    Sonja, Debbie & Donna and families
    Sending deepest sympathy at your time of loss of a dear friend, husband, father and grandfather. You will always have the fond memories he made in your lives

    Corry
    The Van Hooydonk Family

  32. Tom & Sherry Bodkin

    July 17, 2016 at 11:09 PM

    Deb, Mark and family,
    So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing, our condolences to your family on the loss of the husband, father and grandfather that could not have been more proud of all of you and your successes in life. We are thinking about you in your time of sorrow.
    Tom, Sherry, Khielea and Mikaela Bodkin

  33. Ken and Kathy Lampman

    July 17, 2016 at 7:20 PM

    Dearest Sonja. Deborah, Donna and Family,

    We are thinking of you in your time off loss, our deepest sympathy.

  34. Barb and Pat Tulpin

    July 17, 2016 at 7:00 PM

    Our deepest sympathy goes to the family of such a kind, humorous, caring man. The stories Bob told were a true description of the life he lived. Pat and I enjoyed having Bob and Sonya as our dart partners a few years ago. May the memories you share help you heal in this difficult time.

  35. Albert and veronica Vandenbrink and family

    July 17, 2016 at 5:27 PM

    Dear Sonja Debbie , Donna and family. Sending our sincere sympathy to a wonderful family. Bob will be missed by us so much , he was a wonderful friend and neighbour. Rest in piece Bob. Love Albert , Veronica and family.

  36. Joy Scott

    July 17, 2016 at 1:46 PM

    Dear Deborah & Mark: Sorry to read about the passing of your Father. I send my deepest sympathy to you all. Think of the happy times you had together.

  37. Mike and JoAnne Pickering

    July 17, 2016 at 1:32 PM

    Deb and Mark sorry to here of you dads passing our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time!!

  38. Jim & LInda Dietrich

    July 17, 2016 at 11:43 AM

    Deborah Mark & Family,
    So sorry for your loss, our sincere condolences

  39. Jim & Veldora Scott

    July 17, 2016 at 8:06 AM

    Our sincerest condolence to Sonja, Debbie , Donna and their families on the loss of a great guy. Had a lot of fun with Bob over the years. He will be greatly missed.

  40. Theresa Martin

    July 16, 2016 at 8:56 PM

    Such a wonderful picture, exactly how I will remember our Uncle Bob. My thoughts, prayers and love to Aunt Sonya and all my family at this difficult time. We will miss you dearly Uncle Bob, rest in peace.
    Love Terri and the boys.

  41. Edward & Linda Fox

    July 16, 2016 at 8:50 PM

    Dear Sonja and Girls,
    Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss.
    Bob always had a smile and a kind word any time we saw him.
    Treasure your memories and hold them in your heart where Bob will always remain.
    Know that LOVE never dies.
    Sincerely,
    Edward and Linda

  42. Doug and Cathy Ellison

    July 16, 2016 at 8:25 PM

    Our heartfelt condolences Deborah, Mark and family. We’re thinking of you at this very sad time.

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