Obituary of Ted Eyk

On Thursday, August 18, 2005. After a courageous battle with cancer. Theodorus (Ted) Van Eyk of Strathroy in his 73rd year. Ted was born in the Netherlands and immigrated to Canada in 1952. He farmed in Lambton County until retirement in 1976. He will be missed by his children John and Mary Elizabeth Van Eyk, Marianne and Frank Kennes, Sue Van Eyk and their mother Anne. He was Opa to Derek and Darren Van Eyk, Jeff and Ben Kennes. Ted is survived by 7 brothers and sisters in the Netherlands and brothers Bill in Watford and Harry in B.C. and many nieces and nephews. Ted is predeceased by a grandson Eric Van Eyk (1992), brother Matthew and sister Nellie in the Netherlands. Ted was very thankful to be able to stay at home in his final days through help of his special friend Evelyn Demaray. Visitation will be held at the Denning Bros. Funeral Home, 32 Metcalfe Street West, Strathroy, on Friday, August 19th from 6-9pm. Parish prayers will be said at 5:45 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at All Saints Roman Catholic Church, Front Street East, Strathroy on Saturday, August 20th at 11am. Father John Sharp officiating. Private family interment at All Saints Cemetery to follow. Donations to Scwachman Diamond Syndrome would be appreciated by the family ------- "Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome Canada 2152 Gatley Road Mississauga, ON Canada L5H 3L9"