Anthony "Tony" Verburg

Tony Verburg of the Belgrave area passed away peacefully at Huron Hospice, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in his 79th year.

 

The beloved husband of Sylvia Nonkes (née VanderVeen) and the late Roely Verburg (née Lubbers), Tony was the loving father of Raymond Verburg (Tonya), Keith Verburg (Miriam), Michael Verburg (Sarah), Angela Oosterom (Jeroen), and Julie Hunse (Jonathan) and the stepfather of Mark Nonkes, Peter Nonkes (Tammy), Aron Nonkes and Angela Mourao (Brad).

 

Tony was the proud opa of Nathan Verburg, Justine Verburg (Mitch), Jared Verburg (Amanda), Hannah deVisser (Lennart), Johannes Verburg (Rachel), Micah Verburg, Joel Verburg, Danielle, Gabriella and Elijah Verburg, Jake, Aimee, Lena and Max Oosterom, Willem, Janelle, Ethan, Mia and Cor Hunse, West, Monty, and Harlan Nonkes, Jack and Ava Nonkes, and Maitland and Adele Mourao. He was the great opa of Levi, Micah and Bennett deVisser, and Eliana Verburg.

 

Tony was the dear brother of Peta Branderhorst, Janie Wilts, Koos Verburg (Rita), Wilma Hessels (John), and John Verburg (Margaret) and the dear brother-in-law of George Lubbers (Cathy).

 

Tony was predeceased by his parents, Johannes and Antje Verburg, brothers-in-law John Branderhorst, Martin Wilts, brother- and sister-in-law Henry and Jean Lubbers, brother-in-law Andy Lubbers and niece Tina Hessels.

 

Tony moved to Canada with his family from the Netherlands at the age of three. He attended a one-room schoolhouse in Hullett Township and finished Grade 12 at Central Huron Secondary School. 

 

Tony and his family were dairy farmers and, from a young age, he learned the value of hard work, an appreciation for spending time outdoors, and the importance of keeping tight-knit family connections, all principles he maintained throughout his life. 

 

Tony was a lifelong carpenter who enjoyed constructing barns, renovating homes, creating furniture and displaying museum artifacts. Tony had an adventurous spirit and loved travelling, whether it be pulling a trailer to Alaska, snowmobiling in northern Ontario or Quebec, camping with family or going to Asia, Africa, Latin America or the Caribbean with friends and family. 

 

He was an avid reader. Tony lived his life as a follower of Jesus, modelling love, patience and gentleness to everyone he met.  He was a dedicated volunteer with various organizations. 

 

Tony has left his family and friends with many great memories. He will be dearly missed. 

 

Visitation was held on Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Blyth Christian Reformed Church. The funeral service will be held at the Blyth Christian Reformed Church on Friday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m.

 

Spring interment will take place at Hope Chapel Cemetery.

 

If desired, memorial donations in Tony’s memory can be made to the Huron Hospice or a charity of your choice.

 

Messages of condolence for Tony’s family are welcome at www.falconerfuneralhomes.com.