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Peter Ruyter

December 26, 2019

1941 ~ 2019  

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Peter Nicolaas Johannes Ruyter. Peter passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his children and his beloved dog, Teddy, on Thursday, December 26, 2019, after a brief battle with cancer. Peter was born in Venhuizen, Netherlands to his late parents Gerard (1998) and Trijntje (2006) Ruyter. He is predeceased by his wife Betty Poels-Ruyter (2017), to whom he was married for 52 years. Loving father of Annette Ruyter (Nick) of Taiwan, Jeff Ruyter (Jehan) of Maple Ridge, BC, Petula Ruyter of Airdrie, AB and Luke Ruyter (Carrie) of Lucan, ON. Proud Opa of grandchildren: Jason, Eric, Andrew, Ashley, Kyle, Jeremiah, Mackenzie, Olivia, Jaxson; and two great-grandchildren, Lillith and Scarlett. He is predeceased by brother John (Vera) Ruyter (1970) and sister Margaret Zwaan (2009). Beloved brother of Trudy Taylor, Els (Jan) Jorritsma, Nick (Diane) Ruyter, Jerry Ruyter, Afra (Mike) Ruyter, Tony (Elizabeth) Ruyter, Hans (Janice) Ruyter, Kees (Marilyn) Ruyter, Henk (Cathy) Ruyter, Gitta (Rick) Palmer, Marijke (Ted) Garden and William (Karen) Ruyter. Sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. He brought love and laughter to everyone. A Celebration of Peter’s Life will be held at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 3:00 p.m., with visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to LHSF – The Baker Centre for Pancreatic Cancer, Humane Society London & Middlesex or any act of love or kindness will be a fitting memorial to Peter.

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We would like to express our condoleances to your family Ruiter from our family Diny and Bill Poels from Oeffelt Holland. Our last visit to Canada we had a nice visit with your mom and Dad, we keep warm memories from them in our harts. We are thinking of you.

~ Diny & Bill Poels and Family

Our sincere condolences to all of you Grtz. Antoon Roet and Diny Ruijter

~ Antoon & Diny Roet

Our deepest condolences . Our thoughts are with all of the family during this difficult time. Uncle Jerry and Aunt Margaret

~ Jerry and Margaret Poels

We are so sorry about your loss.We wish you all comfort now,peace soon,and warm memories forever.

~ Josie and Willy Fransen

Condolences to all of you Cousin Ko

~ Ko Ruijter

Dear Luke & Carrie, Mackenzie, Olivia & Jaxson Our deepest sympathy to you all for the loss of your father and grandfather. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and sending you LOVE and HUGS from our hearts.

~ Pete and Paula Sereda

(Donated to LHSF - The Baker Centre for Pancreatic Cancer)

~ Josie fransen

(Donated to LHSF - The Baker Centre for Pancreatic Cancer)

~ M poels@rogers.com

(Donated to Humane Society London & Middlesex)

~ Donald & Sharon Appleby

(Donated to LHSF - The Baker Centre for Pancreatic Cancer)

~ family poels canada and holland

(Donated to LHSF - The Baker Centre for Pancreatic Cancer)

~ Hanan & Jason Thorne

(Donated to LHSF - The Baker Centre for Pancreatic Cancer)

~ Karina Zwaan

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