Gerard Poel Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gerard Poel (Saint-Marys, Ontario), who passed away on May 31, 2021, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerard Poel to show support.
He was predeceased by: his son Peter; his parents, Jacobus and Agatha (Duijn); and his siblings, Gre Tuyp, Piet, Wim, Cor, Jan, Nico and Peter.
He is survived by: his spouse Adrianna "Jean" (Boere); his children, Marilyn Van Heesch (Henry) of Wingham, Julie Black (Rob) of Fergus, Rita Pieniazek (Michael) of Thamesford, Caroline Brekelmans (Arnie) of Thamesford, Linda Hulshof (Steve) of Kinkora and John (Alanna) of Perth South; his grandchildren, Scott Van Heesch (Carly), Marina Hauschildt (Hauke), Kristen Wiersma (Brandon), Michael Black (Amber), Tayler Black, Adam Black, Ian Pieniazek, Luke Brekelmans, Paul Brekelmans, Celina Hulshof, Mark Hulshof, Jeannine Hulshof, Karen Hulshof, Tony Vossen, Amanda Merkel (Jake), Josie Poel and Caleb Poel; his great grandchildren, Jackson, Connor Wiersma, Oliver Van Heesch, Lyra Merkel and Bennett Hauschildt; his sister Marie Van Leeuwen; and his sister-in-law Betty Poel.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be given to Canadian Food for Children.