Vanderzanden, Marinus (Mike)
On November 2, 2016 we lost our rock. Marinus Vanderzanden passed away in his 84th year peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Marinus was a loving and caring husband to Margaret (nee Schoutsen) for the past 58 years and devoted father to Joanne (Ron), Margaret (Jacques), Debbie (Tony) and Rodney. Grandfather to Michael (Brittany), Christopher, Milena (Wes), Vanessa, Alex, Steven, Meghan, Matthew, Dan and Nikolas (Kylene). Great grandfather to Ryder, Lucy, Mason, Hayden, Jack, Klara and Blake. He will also be missed by his favourite daughter in-law Belinda.

A special thank you to the staff, doctors and especially his nurses Marcus, Nicole and Carrie of the ICU Unit at the General for their care and compassion. We thank you from the bottom of our heart.
Visitation will be held at BAY GARDEN FUNERAL HOME, 947 Rymal Road East, Hamilton on Sunday November 6th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Vigil Prayers for Marinus will be held at 6:30 pm. The Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Assumption Parish, 63 Highway 20 East, Stoney Creek on Monday November 7 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Cemetery, 681 Mud Street East, Stoney Creek. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Please sign the online Book of Condolences at www.baygarden.ca.

If ever there is a tomorrow when we’re not together….
There is something you must always remember,
You are Braver than you believe,
Stronger than you seem,
And Smarter than you think.
But the most important thing is,
even if we’re apart…
I’ll always be with you.”