Abraham Van Der Veen

Passed away peacefully at the Glen-Stor-Dun Lodge in Cornwall on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, Abraham Van Der Veen of Morewood, age 90. Loving husband of Baukje Van Der Veen (nee Oldenburger) for 67 years.  Loving father of Jeannie Casselman (Jack) of Williamsburg, Jack (Marjorie) of Williamsburg, Robert (Bev) of Williamsburg, Dianne Shane (Sheldon) of Crysler, John (Monica) of Moose Creek and Nancy Nelson of Iroquois.  Dear brother of Elske (late Andy Oost), Wytze (Anna), Ypie (late Eloi LeBlanc), Hiske (Robert Burghgraef), Hilly (late Ray Hebert), Klaske (late Rudy Lorenz), Jacob (Sharon), Nancy (Jack Lalonde), Baukje, Cristine (Tom Dickenson), John (Maureen).  Brother-in-law of Ray Vanier.  He was predeceased by his parents Tjerk and Antje Van Der Veen and his sisters Annie Vanier and Imkje Wallkamm (late Heinz).  Abraham will be fondly remembered by 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Arrangements

Friends may call at the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home in Chesterville on Sunday, November 19th from 1-5 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the Morewood Presbyterian Church on Monday, November 20th at 11am.  Interment will follow at Morewood Presbyterian Cemetery.  Donations to Morewood Presbyterian Church would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. If you are making your donation online or by cheque directly to the charity, please include the following note with your gift "please notify the family".  Online condolences may be made at www.marsdenmclaughlin.com.