Obituary for Maurice Louis DeBruyne
Maurice Louis DeBruyne
November 5, 1948 - March 4, 2022
It is with heavy hearts the family wishes to announce the passing of Maurice (Moe) DeBruyne, in his 74th year, on Friday March 4 2022 at the T.D.M.H. Maurice was a caring, loving man who always had a smile on his face and was willing to lend a hand to anyone. He was the Vice President of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #153 Tillsonburg, where he spent much of his time volunteering and playing darts and cards.
Maurice was employed by TSC as store manager at both the Simcoe and Tillsonburg locations for over 25 years. When the nice weather arrived, Moe could be found up at his brother Lou's cottage on Manitoulin Island.
Moe was blessed with a large family who loved him dearly. Married on October 23, 1993 to his best friend, Kathy, they spent 28 years together in the Tillsonburg area surrounded by family and friends. Maurice was loved by many, especially his children David (Kim) De Bruyne, Robert DeBruyne, Marianne (Steve) Wesseling and Lindsay Byerlay. He treasured his grand-children Danielle (Tyler) Thompson-Love, Julia (Kyle) Hodgins, Jaszandra De Bruyne (Paris), Aiden, Jared and Hadley Wesseling. He will also be deeply missed by his great grand-children Alyssa, Maxwell, Emily, Nevan, Sky-Lee, Brielle , Damian, Serena and Carter as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and his favourite Aunt Dorothy Vanderhaeghe. Survived by his brothers Lou (Cathy) DeBruyne, Rick (Dorothy) DeBruyne, Darlene (Jeff) Miller and Cindy (Gump) Hildebrant. Maurice was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Lawrence DeBruyne.
Visitation for Maurice will be held at Ostrander's Funeral Home on Thursday, March 10, 2022 from 4:00-7:00 pm.
The family will be hosting services on March 11, 2022 at the Tillsonburg Legion Branch #153
16 Durham Street Tillsonburg. Legion Maple Leaf service at 1:00pm, Memorial 1:30pm, Celebration of Life 2:30 - 5:30. All are welcome to attend. Masks required.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #153 or the St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation (specify “Veteran’s Care” so that your donation may go to the Veteran's Hospital in London). Donations may be made by contacting Ostrander's Funeral Home, 43 Bidwell Street, Tillsonburg (519-842-5221)
Donation Cheques can be payable to either Tillsonburg Legion Br. 153 and mailed directly to them at 16 Durham St. Tillsonburg, ON N4G 1V7
Or to donate to the Veteran's Hospital in London please make your cheque payable to St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation (SPECIFY VETERAN'S CARE) in the memo line of your cheque and mail to St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation, P.O. Box 5777, Station B, London, ON N6A 4V2
If you would like the family to be notified of your donation, please email info@ostrandersfuneralhome.com or call 519-842-5221 and we will place a card for you.
November 5, 1948 - March 4, 2022
It is with heavy hearts the family wishes to announce the passing of Maurice (Moe) DeBruyne, in his 74th year, on Friday March 4 2022 at the T.D.M.H. Maurice was a caring, loving man who always had a smile on his face and was willing to lend a hand to anyone. He was the Vice President of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #153 Tillsonburg, where he spent much of his time volunteering and playing darts and cards.
Maurice was employed by TSC as store manager at both the Simcoe and Tillsonburg locations for over 25 years. When the nice weather arrived, Moe could be found up at his brother Lou's cottage on Manitoulin Island.
Moe was blessed with a large family who loved him dearly. Married on October 23, 1993 to his best friend, Kathy, they spent 28 years together in the Tillsonburg area surrounded by family and friends. Maurice was loved by many, especially his children David (Kim) De Bruyne, Robert DeBruyne, Marianne (Steve) Wesseling and Lindsay Byerlay. He treasured his grand-children Danielle (Tyler) Thompson-Love, Julia (Kyle) Hodgins, Jaszandra De Bruyne (Paris), Aiden, Jared and Hadley Wesseling. He will also be deeply missed by his great grand-children Alyssa, Maxwell, Emily, Nevan, Sky-Lee, Brielle , Damian, Serena and Carter as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and his favourite Aunt Dorothy Vanderhaeghe. Survived by his brothers Lou (Cathy) DeBruyne, Rick (Dorothy) DeBruyne, Darlene (Jeff) Miller and Cindy (Gump) Hildebrant. Maurice was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Lawrence DeBruyne.
Visitation for Maurice will be held at Ostrander's Funeral Home on Thursday, March 10, 2022 from 4:00-7:00 pm.
The family will be hosting services on March 11, 2022 at the Tillsonburg Legion Branch #153
16 Durham Street Tillsonburg. Legion Maple Leaf service at 1:00pm, Memorial 1:30pm, Celebration of Life 2:30 - 5:30. All are welcome to attend. Masks required.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #153 or the St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation (specify “Veteran’s Care” so that your donation may go to the Veteran's Hospital in London). Donations may be made by contacting Ostrander's Funeral Home, 43 Bidwell Street, Tillsonburg (519-842-5221)
Donation Cheques can be payable to either Tillsonburg Legion Br. 153 and mailed directly to them at 16 Durham St. Tillsonburg, ON N4G 1V7
Or to donate to the Veteran's Hospital in London please make your cheque payable to St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation (SPECIFY VETERAN'S CARE) in the memo line of your cheque and mail to St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation, P.O. Box 5777, Station B, London, ON N6A 4V2
If you would like the family to be notified of your donation, please email info@ostrandersfuneralhome.com or call 519-842-5221 and we will place a card for you.