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ADRIAN (ADRIAAN) PETER (PIETER) VERSLUIS
Born: Sep 21, 1942
Date of Passing: Jan 29, 2022
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ADRIAN (ADRIAAN) PETER (PIETER) VERSLUIS
Sadly the family announces the passing of Adrian Peter Versluis of Lake of the Woods Twp on Saturday January 29, 2022, at the Rainy River Hospital.
Born in the Netherlands September 21, 1942, in the village of Hippolytushoef, Adrian immigrated to Canada in 1949 with his parents and brother Simon. He received his education in the Transcona Springfield School division and worked for Canadian National Railway for 30 years. Upon retiring he went to work for Canac /Savage for 15 years.
Adrian will be greatly missed by his partner Tanya, his children, Duane (Deborah), Sherrie, Bradley and their mother Cheryl, grandchildren, Riley, Rebecca, Jenna, Alexander, Noah, stepchildren, Darren (Jill), John Paul and grandchildren, Cody and Aiden.
Adrian is also survived by his brothers, Simon (Leah) and Fred (Lori), sister Frances (Auke), and many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents, Adriaan and Fenna (Crans).
As per Adrian's wishes, a private interment will take place in Bergland Cemetery, Bergland Ontario at a later date.
If desired, memorial donations may be made in his memory directly to the Rainy River Health Centre at https://riversidefoundation.ca/ or the Canadian Blood Services at https://www.blood.ca/en or by cheque (specify which organization) c/o Northridge Funeral Home, Box 89, Emo, ON P0W 1E0
"Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by name; you are Mine"
Isaiah 43:1
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 05, 2022
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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My sincerest condolences to the entire Versluis family and brother Adrian's many friends. I had the absolute pleasure of having worked with Adrian in 2007 & 2008 on a concrete tie program (railroad) in the state of Connecticut, United States. From day #1, it was apparent that I was in the company of a great man. It was truly a pleasure to have known my friend. I also had the opportunity of maintaining a friendship with Adrian all of these past years with the exchange of many emails and short stories, via the web. One of a kind! God bless, and as Adrian would often note in his emails, TTYL. - Posted by: Bobby Pronovost (Friend/Coworker) on: Apr 11, 2022
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My sincere condolences to Adrian's family. We coached hockey together and watched a lot of games in Transcona. H was a special friend. - Posted by: kelly mezzo (friend) on: Mar 02, 2022
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Adrian offered me an opportunity to work for him on the Canac team and changed the course of my life forever. He gave me a solid foundation on the railroad and guided me through life and my career. his anecdotes on life , his straight talk honesty and above all kindness, will be with me for the rest of my life. My condolences to all his family and friends. God bless. I’ll keep “getting’er done” in his memory and pass on the kindness and love he so openly and freely shared with me. Jean Paul Barrios - Posted by: Jean Paul Barrios (Friend-work family) on: Feb 23, 2022
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Sorry to hear of the loss of my good friend Adrian. We used to scrape our money together to rent a Cessna on weekends. Fished together for hours. Got into all kinds of trouble. Time ran out on our memory making trails. My condolences to the family. I will miss my friend. Terry Schille - Posted by: Terry and Sue Schille (Friends ) on: Feb 11, 2022
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Our sincere condolences to Adrian's family, May your memories help you through this very difficult time. Rest in Peace, old friend. - Posted by: Bob & Audrey (Rayner) Bodnaruk (Friends) on: Feb 09, 2022
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I was friends with Adrian during our teen years in Transcona. We lost touch in our late teens, but I remember Adrian as being a really good guy. So sorry to hear of his passing. - Posted by: Don Shuturma (Old friend) on: Feb 06, 2022
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My Uncle Adrian was a wonderful man, who had many hats in life. His kindness and humanity was seen by all that he touched through his life. My condolences to our family and the many friends he has left behind, to remember him and celebrate his life. Rest In Peace Uncle Adrian. "Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts; shut not thy merciful ears to our prayer; but spare us, Lord most holy, O God most mighty, O holy and merciful Saviour, thou most worthy judge eternal, suffer us not, at our last hour, for any pains of death, to fall from thee." So mote it be - Posted by: Ken Versluis (nephew) on: Feb 06, 2022
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I am so sorry for the loss of your brother, Simon. Sending love to both you and Lea. - Sylvia - Posted by: Sylvia Sveinson (friend ) on: Feb 05, 2022
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My family grew up across the road in Springfield. My brothers Bill and Ted were very close with Adrienne. I grew up hearing wonderful stories about this family. Condolences to his family. May he Rest in Peace. - Posted by: Cathy Hall (Friend ) on: Feb 05, 2022