Obituary of Geoff De Koning

De Koning: Geoff Cornelis - A resident of Blenheim, and formerly of Haarlem, The Netherlands, Geoff De Koning passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Sunday, May 24, 2009 at the age of 63. Born in The Netherlands to the late Cornelis and Anganita Wilhemina De Koning. Beloved companion of May Cannon. Loving father of Jennifer Ouellette (Ken) of Dover Centre, Andrew De Koning (Christy) of Chatham, Jason De Koning of Blenheim, Paula May Watson (Ken) of Woodstock and James Minogue (Jayme) of Chatham. Proud grandfather of eight grandchildren. Missed by his family in The Netherlands, Ans Ruizendaal and family, Bram Van Baak and family and Pieter De Koning and family. Predeceased by his sister Sia Van Baak. A Memorial Service will be held at First Reformed Church, 632 Lacroix Street, Chatham, on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Peter Burrill officiating. Donations made on behalf of Geoff to the Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com, McKinlay Funeral Home, 141 Park Street, Blenheim, Ontario, 519-676-3451