Peter Vanderwal Obituary
The passing of Peter Vanderwal (Norwich, Ontario) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 4, 2026 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Peter Vanderwal to show support.
He was predeceased by: his siblings, George Vanderwal and Linda Aantjes-Vanderwal; his parents, Peter (Leentje Vanderwal) and Sam (Cornelia Kersten); his son-in-law Michael Harvey; and his in-laws, Joe, Neeltje Vanderwal, Theresa Vanderwal, Jan, Johanna Vanderwal, Wilma, Teus Blankenstijn, Leendert Vanderwal, Arie Aantjes, Cathy Stubbe and Henrietta Scholten.
He is survived by: his spouse Shona Vanderwal; his children, Cathy, Ed Veldjesgraaf of Burgessville, John, Carol Vanderwal of Woodstock, Connie, Arnold Van Esch of Norwich, Hannah and Henry Vrugteveen of Norwich; and his siblings-in-law, Isaac Stubbe, John Scholten, Evan and Ruth Kersten.
Visitation was held on Friday, May 8th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Saturday, May 9th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM at the Netherlands Reformed Congregation of Norwich (45 Main St W, Norwich, ON N0J1P0). A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 9th 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Norwich (45 Main St W, Norwich, ON N0J1P0). A burial was held on Saturday, May 9th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the Norwich Cemetery (20 Florence St, Norwich, ON N0J1P0). A reception was held on Saturday, May 9th 2026 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the Rehoboth Christian School (43 Main St E, Norwich, ON N0J1P0).
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Bethany Care Home, Norwich.
