Book of Memories for Pieter Vanderlinden

Story shared: Bananas, peanuts, and oatmeal

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 20:34:17 EDT

Dear fellow immigrant offspring. There are probably many versions of this story, but I'd like to share the one I heard. March'53, Vanderlindens, Dullemonds and Barnhoorns met on the Groete Beer ship and got through Pier 21, to wait for the train that would take them to Brockville. The mothers stayed with the kids, and sent Oam Piet, Oam Wim and dad (Piet) to buy enough food to cook on the train. Back they came (all starting their new life with $100(or less)with a big trussel of bananas, 50 lbs of shelled peanuts, and a huge bag of oatmeal (I'm sure there was more). Well they must have bonded as well as that oatmeal, because they were lifelong friends and I feel fortunate to have known them all. Hard workers, lots of laughs and tears, a "little" stubborn, but very special. "Oam' Piet has finally finished the milking / chores. Love to you all.

Condolence From Nancy (Barnhoorn) Manuel

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 20:03:52 EDT

On behalf of the Barnhoorns, our heartfelt condolences to all who were blessed to be part of "Oam" Piet's and "Tante" Marie's heritage. Just read the obits - so sorry I did not attend service. 60 years ago in March, they came to Canada to start a new life and look at all the lives they influenced, and memories they have created. A race well run.

Condolence From Deb & Cory Michel

Thu, 04 Jul 2013 17:00:31 EDT

Our deepest condolences to the Vanderlinden Family. He had a good long life with many a story to tell. He always had time for a visit.

Condolence From Wayne &Gwen McManus

Thu, 04 Jul 2013 15:54:12 EDT

Please extend ourdeepest sympathy to the family on the loss of a fine man.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time

Condolence From Jo-Anne Hill

Thu, 04 Jul 2013 15:15:48 EDT

Sincere condolences to the many Van Derlinden and extended clan - Van Iterson, Mooney, Baker, Ferguson, Yeo, MacMillan, Ainslie, Sadler, Van Dusen, Massey, Bell, and many more..... A hard working man, gone to Paradise to be with his wife, Maria. Resting easy, watching from above.

Condolence From Rob Smith

Thu, 04 Jul 2013 14:58:16 EDT

Dear Pieter, Sam, Garry, Corky, James, and Nick, My sincere condolences to all of you and your families, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Sincerely, Rob Smith, Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley Councillor

Condolence From Adrie en Ria

Thu, 04 Jul 2013 04:00:43 EDT

Dear Ome Piet. You will always in oure Harts and loved you a lot. Whe wil miss you. Fot the Familie. Whe are thinking about you thees days. With lots of love and kisses. Adrie and Ria Meeuse

Condolence From Joe Henry

Wed, 03 Jul 2013 21:23:49 EDT

Our deepest, heartfelt condolences to all the Vanderlinden's in this time of loss.

Condolence From Athens Family Health Team

Wed, 03 Jul 2013 12:00:37 EDT

Sedning Condolences to Mr. Vanderlindens Famliy from all the Staff at the Athens Family Health Team. Our Sympathy

Condolence From Ken & Jerry Muckle

Tue, 02 Jul 2013 20:38:14 EDT

So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Condolence From faye baker

Tue, 02 Jul 2013 14:49:36 EDT

My sympathy to all the Vanderlinden family.

Photo shared: Vanderlinden_picture.jpg

Tue, 02 Jul 2013 14:21:48 EDT