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Dora VanDyke, age 91 of Lucknow, passed away peacefully at the Wingham & District Hospital on July 4, 2024 with her family by her side. Born April 21, 1933 in Gemert Netherlands to Peter and Nolda Slits. She was the beloved wife of the late Bill VanDyke (2002) for 44 years. Loving mother of Henry and Pam of Lucknow, Nora and Ed Verkley of Atwood, Peter and Lisa of Point Clark and Tony and Laurie of Lucknow. Proud grandma of Chris (Judy), Jayme (Joel) Eadie, Nicole (Matt) Henhoeffer, Adam Verkley (Krista), Steven Verkley (Melissa), Mark Verkley (Kaitlyn), Ben Verkley (Shannon), Darren, Justin (Leah), Tyler (Dayna), Luke (Brianna), and Mitch (Nicole). She was a special great grandma/Oma to Charlie, Max, Cooper, Griffin, Macy, Luke, Jocelyn, Brayden, Marley, Carson, Cole, Hallie and Layton. Dora was predeceased by siblings Martin, Antone, Harrie, Bertus, Cato, Pieter, Jan, Drea, Anna and Anton all of the Netherlands. She will also be missed by many nieces and nephews and her friends at Ostbeck Manor and Sepoy Manor whom have been such a great support system to her.
Public visitation will be held from the MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow, on Monday July 8, 2024 from 11AM-1 PM followed by a private funeral service. Interment St. Joseph’s RC Cemetery, Kingsbridge.
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We are so sorry to hear about Dora's passing. She was a great neighbour, always interested in everyone’s families and the community happenings. We never saw her without a smile and a wave. Our sincere condolences to all of her family and loved ones.
Message from Thea Joosten-Slits2024-07-11 16:00:57
Our condolences with the passing of Aunt Dora. Our thoughts are with you, wishing you all strenght during this difficult time.
Arna, Thea and Peter Slits. Children of Harrie Slits
Your mom was such a kind, sweet lady, we always enjoyed chatting with her and when she would call to check to see how Oma was doing when she was in the hospital or not doing well....our sympathy to all the family she will be missed by all, Casey & Cathy
Allereerst gecondoleerd met het overlijden van jullie moeder/schoonmoeder.
Toen jullie vader en moeder trouwden ben ik het bruidsmeisje geweest. Als je de trouwfoto van jullie ouders ziet staat daar 'n meisje bij en dat ben ik. Ik was 'n nichtje van haar. Haar moeder Nolda was een zus van mijn moeder Tonia. Ik had altijd nog graag contact met haar gehad maar helaas is dat niet meer mogelijk.
Ik wens jullie heel veel sterkte toe voor de toekomst!!
Met vriendelijke groet,
Annie Oude Ophuis-Swinkels
Vanuit Nederland
Dear family
Condolences on the passing of your Mother, Grandma
Good luck to you all
You will miss her very much
Keep the many happy memories in your hearts
Sending our deepest sympathy to all of Dora’s family
Message from Dianne Dobie2024-07-06 09:40:44
Nora, Ed and the VanDyke Family,
Sincere Condolences on the passing of your beautiful Mother. Dad and Mom together again. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
We send our deepest sympathy to all Dora's family and friends. She had a great sense of humour and has left many wonderful memories. She will be missed and we will keep you in our prayers.
Our deepest sympathies to the VanDyke family. Dora was such a sweet lady. May your many memories of your Mom and Grandma help you through the coming days