de ROOIJ, Cornelis de Rooij -
October 2, 1937- March 27, 2024.
We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Cornelis (Cees) de Rooij, 86, who passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 with his family by his side.
He was born to Henricus and Hendrika (née Janssens) de Rooij in ‘s-Hertogenbos, Netherlands in 1937.
In his younger years, he had a keen sense of business and loved travelling and living in foreign countries to foster his passion.
During his business travels he landed in Curacao where his new life began.
He found and married the love of his life Astrid (née Donker) in 1968.
Cornelis is survived by his wife Astrid and three children, Nathalie, Nicole and Nicolas. Father in law to Blaine and Michael and Opa to Liam, Sierra, Jordyn and Julia.
Preceded in death by brother Christ de Rooij, Tiny de Rooij and survived by sisters Annemiek Knols and Hannie de Rooij. In keeping with Cees wishes.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or service at this time.
Donations can be made to Lakeridge Health Foundation, Oshawa (G Ward - Rehab & Complex Care), in his name, as he received the most compassionate and supportive care that anyone could ask for from the team there..
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