Willem Brest van Kempen
Willem Brest van Kempen

Obituary of Willem Frederik Brest van Kempen

BREST VAN KEMPEN, Willem Frederik- It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bill in his 79th year, after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, December 26th,2010. Beloved husband of Nel (Heilker) for 50 years. Loving father of Sylvia, Pauline and Corinna. Dear Opa to Kaitlyn, Siobhan and Ashton. He leaves his only brother Peter Brest van Kempen (Ada) and family back in The Netherlands. Bill was a retired Professional Engineer at General Motors for almost 30 years. Bill will be greatly missed but The Lord has taken him into his loving arms. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Monday, January 3rd from 2-4p.m. & 7-9p.m. A Celebration of Bill's Life will take place at First Reformed Church, 1132 Vansickle Road, St Catharines on Tuesday January 4th at 11a.m. Memorial donations to World Vision would be appreciated by the family.
A Memorial Tree was planted for Willem
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at George Darte Funeral Chapel Inc.
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