Brent William van der Velde
April 15, 2026
Brent William van der Velde of London went peacefully to be with his Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Victoria Hospital, London, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 31. Dearly missed by parents Dave and Sonya, as well as siblings A. van der Velde and Matthew van der Velde (Ashley Ford). Also missed by his grandparents (Opa and Oma) William and Tine van der Velde, and pre-deceased by (Opa and Oma) Ralph and Anje Eeuwyk. Deeply loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends. We are thankful to God for the blessing of the years we shared with Brent.
Visitation will be held at Westview Funeral Home, 709 Wonderland Road North, London on Monday, April 20, 2026 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. There will be a private family interment, followed by a memorial service at Westview Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. For those unable to attend, the memorial service will be livestreamed. To register for the livestream, click on Remembering Brent.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Brent’s name can be made to the LHSF cancer program through the Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre.
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We are deeply, deeply sorry for the unimaginable loss of your son. There are truly no words that can balance the weight of such a grief, especially for a life that was so beautiful and ended far too soon. When you are walking through the valley of the shadow of death, it can be hard to find comfort, but please know that you are being held in prayer and that Brent is now held in an embrace far greater than any of us can understand. Brent is at peace and we ache with his absence, but we take solace in the promise that he is now free from all pain, suffering and illness. We know he is safe and loved in the presence of the Almighty. Prayers and Love: Wes & Ellen Robinson
Dear A. and Family: We are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of your brother, Brent. May your fond memories of him and your family and friends' support bring you strength and comfort in the coming days.
Dave and Sonya and family. So sorry for your loss. May God grant you comfort and peace in this difficult time.
Our Christian sympathy to you all. May God be with you in the days ahead. Take care. Al and Chris Helder
Dear Sonya, Dave and family. We’re so sorry for your loss. Will be praying for you. Joanne
Having the opportunity to work alongside Brent over the past few years is something I will forever cherish. Brent will always be remembered as a kind, hardworking, and dependable member of our team. He was someone we could count on and was truly appreciated by everyone who had the privilege of working alongside him. He made a lasting impression and will be deeply missed. Our hearts go out to Brent’s family and loved ones.
Dave, Sonya, Matthew, Ashley and all the family - So sorry to hear of the passing of Brent. Our condolences to you all. May God comfort and place His loving arms around each one of you during this difficult time.
Brent was truly one of a kind. From the very beginning, he set the standard for what it means to show up with dedication, pride, and heart. He wasn’t just an incredible employee — he was someone who genuinely cared about the people around him and the work he did every single day. No matter the situation, Brent always carried himself with a positive attitude and a great sense of humor that could brighten even the toughest days. He built real connections with both our team and the people he worked alongside, and that speaks volumes about the kind of person he was. Over the past year, Brent showed a level of strength and courage that was nothing short of inspiring. He fought hard, and he did so with the same quiet determination and grace that he brought to everything in life. He will be deeply missed, but never forgotten. We are incredibly grateful to have known him, worked with him, and called him part of our team. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
A donation has been made to Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre.
Services for Brent William van der Velde
Visitation will be held at:
Westview Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
April 20, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Visitation will be held at:
Westview Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
April 20, 2026 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Funeral Service will be held at:
Westview Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
April 21, 2026 1:00 pm
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A donation has been made to Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre. Message from the donator: In loving memory of Brent. - Wes & Ellen Robinson
~ Wes & Ellen Robinson