It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cindy Lee VanDerMolen (née Rumble) on December 26th, 2024, at the age of 66, after a long battle with MSA. She passed away peacefully at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, surrounded by the love of her family.
Cindy was born in Chatham and was the daughter of Victoria DeHaw and the beloved wife of the late Andrew VanDerMolen (2013). She was a devoted mother to Yolanda Mifflin (Gary) of Windsor, Leah Whittall (Steve) of the UK, and Mark VanDerMolen (Julie) of Chatham. She was a proud grandmother to Liam, Sophie, Grayson, Ella, Harper, Oakley, and Wyatt. Cindy was also a loving sister to Darlene Morgan (Lindsay, 2018) and Darren DeHaw (Laurie) and will be dearly missed by numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Mom’s children and grandchildren were the light of her life, and everything she did was for them. She celebrated every milestone and lived for every achievement, no matter how big or small. She held a deep and enduring love for her mother, sister, and brother, treasuring the bonds they shared and every moment they spent together.
For many years, Cindy worked as a housekeeper at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, where she was adored by her colleagues and formed lasting friendships. Her dedication and warm spirit made her a beloved member of the hospital community for 25 years, retiring in 2022.
Cremation has taken place, and a memorial will be held at McKinlay Funeral Home in Chatham on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks for donations to be made to Parkinson Canada (www.parkinson.ca).
We love you, Mom. We love you, Grandma. You will forever remain in our hearts.
