Richard J. Goethals Obituary
We announce the death of Richard J. Goethals of Tillsonburg, Ontario, who passed away on July 28, 2026, at the age of 70. Richard will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Goethals and Leona Goethals (Harvey). He is survived by: his wife Marianne Goethals (Erauw) of Tillsonburg; his daughter Jessica Van Loon of Millbrook; his granddaughter Emma; his son Bill Goethals (Melanie) of Fergus; his grandchildren, Clemmie and Winnie; his siblings, Cheryl Tough (Bill) of Rockwood and Gini (Richard Deveau) of Charlottetown, PEI; his sister-in-law Dianne Verspeeten (late Alan Verspeeten) of Tillsonburg; and his nieces and nephews, Michael Tough (Mia), Joey Tough (Jen), Dustin Deveau (Lawrence), Casey (Alexandra), Kevin Verspeeten (Anette), Scott Smit (Abby) and Marcy Deroo.
Everyone who knew Rick is invited to share favourite memories and photos, express personal condolences or contribute memorial donations to the "Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario" or to any charity of your choice" via Rick's online tribute page at http://www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com or by contacting the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes - Burial and Cremation Services Inc., 262 Broadway, Tillsonburg (519) 842-4238, entrusted with all funeral arrangements, with confidence.
