Obituary of Marcel de Wit

It is with profound sadness we announce the of Marcel de Wit. He passed away at home, with family by his side, on June 1st, 2020 at the age of 72. Marcel was born in Marknesse, Holland to the late Leonardus and Mathilde (de Nijs) de Wit. Beloved husband of 45 years to Attie de Wit of Ridgetown. Loving dad to Marc de Wit and Chelsea Paradis of Ottawa, Loes and Mike Cofell of Ayr, and Kristal and Greg Vandenberg of Petrolia. Cherished Opa to Sullivan, Finlay, Tyce, Mathis, Elliot, Grace, Madeleine, Bron and Gwen. Son-in- law to Doekle and the late Hennie Dijstra. Dear brother to Tineke and Paul Korting, Jan and Gerry de Wit, Marie-Jose and Karel Steyaert, the late Joke de Wit (2018), Henk and Joanne de Wit, Annemieke and Jan Loeters, Marijke de Wit and Rene Siemensma, Yvonne and Herman VanBon and Leo de Wit and Anneke Schaeken. Brother-in-law to Rein and Femmie Dijkstra. Sadly missed by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends. In keeping with Marcel’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family service and interment will take place at Greenwood Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bayshore Healthcare and VON Chatham-Kent would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made through www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com