Peacefully at the Greater Niagara General Hospital in Niagara Falls on August 16th, 2018 at the age of 76. Sadly missed by his loving wife Patricia (nee Morris) and his 2 sons Philip and Richard and daughter Jacqueline ( Melody) Van Wynen. Beloved grandfather to 3 grandchildren in Vermillion Bay, Ontario and 1 grandchild in Nova Scotia. Also missed by his siblings in Holland; Corry (Henk) Slingerland, Dick & Wilhem Van Wijnen, many nieces & nephews. Predeceased by his parents Cornelis and Johanna Van Wijnen and father-in-law George Morris.
Cornelis worked until his retirement as a tool & die maker at Hayes Dana in Thorold, and was also a member of the Canadian Corps and Masonic Temple. In his home life, he was a model train enthusiast and a Raiders fan to the end!. In keeping with Cornelis's wishes, cremation has taken place.
Donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated.