Obituary of Andrew Vantorre
Vantorre, Andrew Robert - of Blenheim, passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Saturday July 15, 2017, in his 90th year. Predeceased by his wife Yvonne (Verlinde). Beloved father of Frank of Blenheim, Judy Gangle (Dave McKay) of West Lorne, and Wayne (Sandra Huntley) of Blenheim. Loving grandfather of Brandon Vantorre, Brett Vantorre, Ryan Gangle and Greg Gangle (Anna Glide). Great-grandfather of Taylor Gangle. Will also be dearly missed by his longtime friend Stella Van Den Spiegel and by his nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents Remi and Emma (Slosse) Vantorre, and by his brothers Remi (late Rose) and Roy (late Leona).
Andy was born, raised and worked the land on the home farm in Harwich County.
Visiting will be held at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 141 Park St., Blenheim on Tuesday July 18, 2017 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Parish Prayers will be shared at 7pm. The Funeral Mass for Andy will be Celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Wednesday at 11am. Burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Blenheim.
Donations in memory of Andy may be made to the M.S. Society or the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences can be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home 141 Park. St., Blenheim, 519-676-3451.
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