Leo Greidanus

Leo Greidanus of Seaforth passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Stratford General Hospital on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at the age of 77. 

 

Leo was the cherished husband of Eileen (Spears) for 54 years. He was the proud dad of Anthony “Tony” and Maureen Greidanus, Steven and Joanne Greidanus, and Krista and Jim Appleby. Leo was the adored grandpa of Duncan and Emily, Allysa, Holly, and Brayden and great-grandpa of Blake. 

 

He was the dear brother and brother-in-law of Don and Greta Greidanus, Joane and Jack Koetsier, Gary Haak, Ken and Vangie Spears, Ruth and Carmen Howatt, and Helen Spears and Bill Belrose. He will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. 
Leo was predeceased by his siblings and their spouses; John and Grace Greidanus, Jim and Teresa Greidanus, Janny and Albert Valkenburg, Corry Haak, Alice and Niel Bakelaar, Bert and Riek Greidanus, and Wilma and Tom Holland and sister-in-law and brother-in-law; Wilma and Claire Vincent.

 

Leo and his family immigrated to Canada on May 6, 1951, and he was always proud of both his roots in The Netherlands and in Canada. He played baseball, curled and attended Northside United Church for many years. He most enjoyed watching his grandchildren’s sporting events and being together as a family, spending time with everyone.

 

Visitation was held at Haskett Funeral Home, Seaforth on Thursday, July 25 and the funeral service was held at Northside United Church, Seaforth on Friday, July 26. Cremation has taken place and there will be a private family interment at the Clinton Cemetery at a later date. 

 

Donations to the Stratford General Hospital Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. 

 

Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com.