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Peter John Van Dyk

Peter passed away peacefully at Southlake Health in Newmarket on August 1, 2025 at the age of 86 years. He was the devoted husband of his beloved wife, Anne Van Dyk (Kenny). He was a loving father, “Pops”, to Peter Jr. (Pamela), and Joseph (Maria).

He was a wonderful grandpa to Victoria (Joost Van Dorp), Rebecca (Christopher Joksas), and Samantha (Ian Censner). Unfortunately Peter did not have the opportunity to meet his first great grandchild, Timothy Peter Van Dorp, who was born in April of this year.

He will be sadly missed by his siblings, of which he was the eldest: the late John (Mary), the late Johanna (Marinus Van Bakel), Elizabeth (the late Reagh Mann), Maria (the late Dieter Wiedeman), Narda, Lena (Henry Sterling), Len (the late Dottye), and Annie (Andrew Magee). Fondly remembered by his brother-in-law Peter Kenny (Bev), and his sisters-in-law, Christena (the late Bill Jonkman), and Marie (the late Terry Charlton). He will be missed by his cat, Goldie, who he simply referred to as “The Cat!”

Peter will forever be in the hearts of his many relatives, especially throughout the Netherlands. He will be greatly missed by his many friends (The “Boys Breakfast Club” has lost a very committed member.)

Peter was born to Leonard and Maria (van de Gevel) in Zandoerle, the Netherlands, in 1939. The family then moved to the island of St. Eustatius in May of 1949. They arrived in Toronto, Canada, in July of 1952. Peter was very proud of his Dutch and Canadian heritage.

Peter and Anne settled in Schomberg where they raised their two sons. He had a fulfilling career in the sewer and water main sector. After their retirement, Peter and Anne enjoyed travelling. They were fortunate through the years to experience many wonderful places. Peter was always in favour of travelling within Canada and the Netherlands.

He was well known for his antique automobiles, his support of historical organizations, and local charities.

We would like to sincerely thank all of the staff, nurses, doctors, and PSW’s at Southlake Health in Newmarket. Thank you Father Eric Mah for the times you were there to bestow your blessings to Peter over these many weeks.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. James Church, Colgan, 2118 Adjala Tecumseth Townline, on Thursday August 14, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place in St. James Cemetery, Colgan. Reception will follow in the Cliffside Hall at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road in Tottenham. 905-936-3477. Please consider donations to Sick Kids or St. Vincent de Paul, in Peter’s memory.

Memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.