Obituary of William Michael VanHelvert

VANHELVERT, William "Bill" Bill passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 25th at the age of 69. He will be greatly missed by his children Michelle, Matthew, Ashley, Jason, Shelly (Vito) and Wendy (Victor) and his grandchildren Zoe, Lia, Andrew, Jacob and Erik. Also survived by Ann VanHelvert, Susan Ross, his siblings Maggie, Lina, Thea, Ria, Tina, Willy, Harry, Frank and Joanne and his many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by his siblings Mary, John, Ann and Wilhelmina. He was a devout and dedicated member of the Catholic Church and an active parishioner of St. Denis Church. Bill's family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Friday, January 28th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Saturday, January 29th at St. Denis Catholic Church, 230 Lake Street at 10am. Rite of Committal to follow in Pleasantview Memorial Gardens, Fonthill. Vigil Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Friday at 3pm. If desired, memorial donations to St. Denis Catholic Church would be appreciated by the family.