Henry Van Remortel
elevated zJU0D June 13, 1932 – June 6, 2025
elevated zJU0D Obituary
With heavy hearts and deep sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Henry Van Remortel on June 6, 2025, at the Apotex Centre – Jewish Home, also known as Baycrest, in Toronto. Henry passed away just one week shy of his 93rd birthday.
elevated zJU0D Henry is now reunited with his beloved wife, Godelieve.
elevated zJU0D He was a loving father to Paul and Mark, and a cherished brother to Emmy, Fay, and Jacob.
elevated zJU0D He was predeceased by his siblings Jenny, Ria, Cor, Joe, and Jean-Louis, as well as by his parents Emmy and Joseph Van Remortel.
elevated zJU0D Henry leaves behind a large and loving family, including Paul’s wife Maureen and their children Taylor, Cole, and Sophie; and Mark’s wife Natasha and their daughters Hailey and Charlize.
elevated zJU0D He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by his extended family and many friends. His kindness, quiet strength, and generous spirit will never be forgotten.
elevated zJU0D We wish to thank the wonderful staff at Baycrest for their compassion and care.
elevated zJU0D Your thoughts and support are sincerely appreciated during this time of mourning.
elevated zJU0D Leave a sympathy message for the family on the memorial page of Henry Van Remortel to pay a final tribute.
elevated zJU0D If desired, donations in Henry’s memory may be made to the Baycrest Foundation – Gift of Thanks.
elevated zJU0D A Funeral Mass will be held in his honour on:
Friday, June 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Blessed Sacrament Parish
24 Cheritan Avenue, Toronto (Yonge & Lawrence)
Dear Paul,Mark,Natasha,Maureen,Taylor, Sophie,Cole, Hailey, Charlize, dear family,
Two weeks have past now since we heard the news that Henk passed away. Two weeks where we talked about Henk with my mum and shared memories also with the children Rard, Bo and Piet. Fond memories where Piet even mentioned that for him Henk felt like his true grandfather 🙂 I fully agree, also for me Henk was always interested, genuine, kind and warm. He was always very loving and kind for my mum and what I loved enough room for laughs and fond memories of Lieveke and my father Louis. They have travelled together, shared a life together in Toronto and Hulst and I will never forget how he made us feel. Last time Bo and I met with him in Hulst we said our goodbyes with a heavy heart as we knew it would be the last time. Our thoughts are with all of you. Lot’s of love, Veronique – Rard – Bo and Piet.
I am a long ago, friend. My mom and dad are Flor and Mary Blommaert. I am so sorry for the many losses of the VanRemortel family. I am Vera MacIntosh (Blommaert). I would love to touch base with Jacob Van mortal, I called him Chuck. I now live in Peachland British Columbia by myself as my husband passed away four years ago. I don’t know what more to say other than if Jacob would like to touch base with me. I’m on the Internet.