VAN MOORSEL, John Joseph - It is with deep sadness and yet, gratitude to God, that we announce the passing of John (Joannes) Joseph Van Moorsel, age 95, peacefully in his own home, surrounded by his family. He was such a blessing to his children Nick (Christine), Joanne Smith (Rick), Kate Cowood (Alan), Wilma Lowrey (Howard), David (Donna), Peter, Hank (Barb), and Barb Chalmers (Greg). He joins his wife Nell, and his grandsons Robert and Dean, who predeceased him. He will be missed by his grandchildren Jane (Dean), Christine (Nathan), Jennifer , Amy, Wesley (Tanya), Catherine (Steve), Dan (Shane), Doug (Vanessa), Daryl, Jason (Mie), Lisa (Joe), Jeremy, Megan, Erin (Ben), Kim (Jeff), Sara (Adam), Luke (Brandy), Jessica (Chris), Nick (Natasha), Crystal (Rickie), Carl, Carolyn, and 25 great- grandchildren. Born in Holland, John and Nell came to Canada in 1950, settled in the Niagara Region on a small farm and raised 8 children. John managed two jobs, working at General Motors at night and farming by day. He enjoyed 32 years of retirement on the farm. Our dad came from a large family, raised a large family and will be remembered by an even larger family.
“Look in the eyes of my children and grandchildren
and you will find me there”
Visitation will be at Morgan Funeral Home, 415 Regent Street, Niagara on the Lake on Friday March 1 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. with prayers at 3:00. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St Vincent de Paul Church, 73 Picton Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, on Saturday March 2 at 1:30 p.m. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be sent to “Wells of Hope”.
Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.morganfuneral.com