Obituary for Clarence Victor DeVos
Passed away, peacefully, on January 20, 2021 at Norview Lodge, Simcoe, Clarence Victor DeVos, at the age of 89. Born in Tillsonburg, to the late Arthur and Madeline DeVos. Much loved husband and best friend for 68 years to Mary (nee Schelstraete) DeVos. Devoted and loving father and father-in-law to: Cindy (Larry) Erdelac, Terry (Sonia) DeVos, Joni (friend Chris Hall), Cathy (Dave) Goossens. Caring grandfather to: Trevor (Stephanie) Erdelac, Travis (Leisha) Erdelac, Chad (Amanda) Erdelac, Tommy (Elizabeth) DeVos, Matt (friend Cayley VanParys), Grant (Lisa) Goossens, Carly (Brandon) Layman, Cole (friend McKenna Park). Special great-grandfather to: Ryden Erdelac, Brinley Erdelac, Finn Erdelac, Britton Erdelac, Jaxx Erdelac, Brady Goossens, Anne DeVos. Dear brother to: late Mary Lou (Bill) Dufraimont, the late Joe (surviving wife Rachel) DeVos, Cecile (late Rene) Clarysee, Tony (Cathy) DeVos. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
When Clarence was young, he loved to hunt, and he handed down this passion to his grandchildren. His love for horses led him to the racetrack. He loved having his family and friends join him at the track to cheer on the horses – win or lose – he just loved having everyone with him. He passed this passion on to his son, who will follow in his footsteps. He was well known at the racetrack and made lifelong friends along the way. His favorite saying when someone was leaving was “take care, because I care.”
Friends and relatives are invited to offer their support and caring by posting photos, sending flowers, sharing special memories and hugs from home on Clarence’s tribute page at www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com. Private Funeral Service to Celebrate Clarence’s Life will take place on Tuesday, January 26th, 2021 in the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes- Burial and Cremation Services Inc. Chapel, 40 Queen Street, Langton by Rev. Fr. Al Dufraimont. Due to COVID-19-related attendance restrictions, visitation will regrettably be by invitation only at this time. Attendees must always wear a mask and observe social distancing regulations. Please be mindful that the maximum number of guests permitted in the parking lot at one time is 10, and inside the funeral at one time is also 10- gathering in the parking lot is not permitted. Cremation follows with inurnment later in the Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery, 24 Albert Street, Langton. Memorial donations to “Parkinson Canada,” to the “Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada” or to the “Retired Race Horse Adoption Society” would be gratefully acknowledged by the DeVos family and can be made on the www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com website or by cheque made out to charity and mailed to the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes, Langton (519-842-4238), which has been entrusted with all funeral arrangements, with confidence.
When Clarence was young, he loved to hunt, and he handed down this passion to his grandchildren. His love for horses led him to the racetrack. He loved having his family and friends join him at the track to cheer on the horses – win or lose – he just loved having everyone with him. He passed this passion on to his son, who will follow in his footsteps. He was well known at the racetrack and made lifelong friends along the way. His favorite saying when someone was leaving was “take care, because I care.”
Friends and relatives are invited to offer their support and caring by posting photos, sending flowers, sharing special memories and hugs from home on Clarence’s tribute page at www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com. Private Funeral Service to Celebrate Clarence’s Life will take place on Tuesday, January 26th, 2021 in the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes- Burial and Cremation Services Inc. Chapel, 40 Queen Street, Langton by Rev. Fr. Al Dufraimont. Due to COVID-19-related attendance restrictions, visitation will regrettably be by invitation only at this time. Attendees must always wear a mask and observe social distancing regulations. Please be mindful that the maximum number of guests permitted in the parking lot at one time is 10, and inside the funeral at one time is also 10- gathering in the parking lot is not permitted. Cremation follows with inurnment later in the Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery, 24 Albert Street, Langton. Memorial donations to “Parkinson Canada,” to the “Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada” or to the “Retired Race Horse Adoption Society” would be gratefully acknowledged by the DeVos family and can be made on the www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com website or by cheque made out to charity and mailed to the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes, Langton (519-842-4238), which has been entrusted with all funeral arrangements, with confidence.