Obituary of Archie VanDeVelde

In Loving Memory

Mr. Archie Van De Velde of Delhi, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 2, 2019 in his 68th year, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.  Archie was a proud Member of the Delhi Belgian Club and  a Member of the Delhi-LaSalette Knights of Columbus, Council #5095. He loved his mini vacations to Niagara Falls, cruises and regular Friday night dinners with his friends. He had fond memories of his years of farming and working at the warehouse. Archie adored his grandchildren. Beloved and faithful husband of Mary (Janssens) Van De Velde for 46 years. Loving father of Stacey Powell and Shannon Barron (Geoff). Cherished grandfather of Aidan, Liam, Avery, and Alexis. Dearest brother of Joanne De Groote (John). Predeceased by his parents, Georgette (Duwyn, 2017) and Maurice Van De Velde (2005), and by his nephew, Michael Valcheff (1994). Friends may call at the MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, Delhi (519) 582-1290 for visitation on Friday from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. and  Parish Prayers at 7:30 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held at Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic Church, Delhi on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Alan Dufraimont officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Delhi Community Health Centre, Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic Church Memorial Fund or the Delhi-LaSalette Knights of Columbus, Council #5095 will be gratefully appreciated by the family.