It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jerry Vanderydt in Eden, Ontario, who passed away on October 16, 2023, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Martin Vanderydt and Johanna Vanderydt; his children, Brian Gerald, Brenda Maria and Bryan Jerry; his siblings, Lena Zyp (late Hank) and Pete Vanderydt; and his in-laws, George and Maria Vanderheyden.

He is survived by : his wife Helen Vanderydt; his daughter Judy Smith of Ridgetown; his grandchildren, Tanner Ellis (Richelle) of Ridgetown and Sydney Smith of Ridgetown; his siblings, Ted Vanderydt (Mary), Nell Pilon (Maurice), Tina Verhoeven (Harry), Bill Vanderydt (Pat), Martin Vanderydt (Mary), John Vanderydt (Joanne), Mary Peters (Tony) and Tony Vanderydt; and his in-laws, Joanne Potter (late Dennis), Norio Vanderheyden (late Ed), Toni Vanderheyden (late John), Leo Vanderheyden (Caroline), Corry Vanderheyden (late Harry), Marg Pearson (Ken) and Fran Wilson (Al). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Donations made in memory of Jerry to Chatham-Kent VON Kid's Circle bereavement program would be appreciated by the family to continue their story with this organization.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McKinlay Funeral Home - Ridgetown