Obituary of Joseph "Joe" van den Ouweland

Joseph “Joe” van den Ouweland 

Surrounded by his loving family on November 28, 2023, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, Joseph “Joe” van den Ouweland passed away at the age of 90. Joe was the loving husband of Nellie van den Ouweland 64 wonderful years. He was the proud father of Frank (Mary Lou) van den Ouweland, Marion (Ted) Vandenbogaard, Alida (Brian) Shea, and Andy (Penny) van den Ouweland. Joe was the cherished Opa of Jeff (Kendra), Mark (Eveliene), Jennifer (Johnny), Derek, Julie (Paul), Katie, Frankie (Nissa), Jessica (Christine), Bob (Becky), Luke (Allee), Rita (Gina), Ken (Ciera), Dean, and Alina. He was the Super Opa of Lane, Austyn, Colt, Dayna, Haley, Joshua, Russell, Claire, Henry, Megan, Jack, William, Jacie, Harper, Piper, Cooper, Bryer, Jordyn, Robyn, Karter, Bentley, and Caleigh. Joe is survived by his brother Frank (Annie) van den Ouweland and his brothers and sisters-in-law Andy (Mona) van den Corput, John (Greda) van den Corput, Reit van den Corput, Gerard (Corry) van den Corput. Joe was predeceased by his infant child in Holland and his brothers, sisters, and in-laws.

Visitation will be held at DENNING’S OF WATFORD on Thursday November 30, 2023, from 2:00pm until 4:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady Help of Christians Roman Catholic Church the following day on Friday December 1, 2023, at 2:00pm. A reception will follow at the Watford Community Centre.  

In memory of Joe, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.