Obituary of Arend Ossel

OSSEL At the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, Arend (Harry) Ossel of Rodney passed away on Wednesday, September 27th, 2006 at the age of 73. Born in Odoorn, Netherlands, he was predeceased by his parents Gerrit and Gaitske Ossel and his first wife Margaret Ossel (Heling). Lovingly remembered by his wife Johanna (Anne) Ossel (Verhoeven). Loving father of Jerry (Sylvia), Randy (Lisa), Mary Anne, Jane (Pete), Diane (Tom) and Audrey (Steve). Dear brother of Albert and Jo Ossel and Eppie Stam of the Netherlands. He enjoyed teaching his grandchildren to fish; Randy, Ashley, Christa, Michelle, Katelyn, Tristan, Darren, Cassandra, Keanna and Ethan. He will be missed by many friends. Funeral service will be conducted from the Rodney Chapel on Saturday, September 30th, 2006 at 2 pm. Pastor R. Karn officiating. Interment of ashes at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions to the West Elgin Daffodil Society or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to Padfield Funeral Homes (519 785-0810). Online condolences may be left at www.padfieldfuneralhome.com