Albertus “Bert” Damen
August 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Albertus “Bert” Damen announces his peaceful passing on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at the age of 82, with family at his side. Son of Gerry and Gerarda Damen, with seven siblings: Betsy (2021) and Toby Grimminck; Mary and John Michiels; Anne and Harry Giesen (2025); Bernie and Tony VanRyswyk (2015); John (2016) and Carol Damen, Jerry and Kim Damen and Gerda and Jim Hunter. Bert will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews.
After learning the trade with his father, Bert worked professionally as a carpenter until his retirement. His passion was sharing his skills and talents with his family and assisting with many home projects throughout the years.
We wish to thank the caregivers, especially those at Ashwood Manor, for making Bert’s life comfortable in the last years.
Cremation has taken place and a Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Holy Family Parish, 777 Valetta St., London at 10:00 a.m., with a reception to follow. A private family interment will be held at St. Peter’s Cemetery. In keeping with Bert’s wishes, funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Westview Funeral Home. If desired, please consider making a donation to Strathroy Hospice or a charity of your choice in memory of Bert.
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My deepest condolences. I worked with Bert at the school board. When I started, he made me feel right at home, speaking in Dutch to me. Well if it didn’t turn out we were connected in more ways than just coworkers. His brother was my teacher in college, his parents played cards with my parents. I think (I could be wrong) that his cousin were in my parents wedding party and a cousin is my Godfather . So go figure. After he retired, I would occasionally see him on his front porch. Of course I would stop for a quick hello. Well I learned that there was no quick hellos with Bert. That didn’t stop me from stopping in an getting the low down on which family member he was working for and wh
Our condolences to the Damen family at the passing of Bert. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Services for Albertus “Bert” Damen
Funeral Mass will be held at:
Holy Family Parish
777 Valetta Street,
London, Ontario
August 19, 2025 10:00 am
Additional Service information
A reception will follow the Funeral Mass.
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Continue: And what he was doing. I’m sorry to have missed his celebration of life. Thanks Bert!
~ Patrick de Vries