Obituary of Wilhelmus Johannes VanHal

VANHAL, Wilhelmus Johannes "Bill" Passed away peacefully on March 27th at the St. Catharines General Hospital-NHS at the age of 80. Predeceased by his loving wife Hendrika (2007). Much loved father of Michelle (Rory) McCormick and Loretta Wolters, and cherished Opa of Julie, Tyler, Rachel, Alayna, Andrea, David and Steven. Loving Great Opa of Devan, Jacob, Dylan, Jordana, Kayah and Alexandrea. Special thanks to Sheila for her care and support of Bill over the past years. Bill was an active member of the Knights of Columbus-Council #1394, St. Vincent de Paul and the Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre. The family extends sincere thanks to Drs. W. Gruber, Buetow and Hughes, and the Palliative Care and Oncology Departments of the SCGH for their excellent care and compassion. Mr. VanHal's family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Thursday, March 29th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Catherine of Alexandria, 67 Church Street, on Friday, March 30th at 10am. Rite of Committal to follow in Victoria Lawn Cemetery. Vigil Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Thursday at 2:30pm. If desired, memorial donations to the St. Vincent de Paul Society or the Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre would be appreciated by the family.