Anthony Kempe (died 2023)
| Anthony Kempe | |
|---|---|
| Tony | |
| Born | 1946-12-03 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Died | 2023-03-27 Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| Occupation | transit driver |
| Employer | Hagi Transit |
| Father | |
| Mother | |
| Partner | |
| Children | |
| Siblings | |
Anthony Kempe (3 December 1946 – 27 March 2023 (aged 76)) was a Netherlands-born transit driver for Hagi Transit and skilled builder who resided in South Gillies and Thunder Bay.[1][2]
Life and family
Anthony Kempe, known as Tony, was born near Amsterdam in the Netherlands on December 3, 1946. He was the youngest child of Anthonie and Jetje Kempe. At age six, he moved with his family to Canada to escape post-war economic conditions. They initially lived on a farm in Blake before moving to South Gillies. In his youth, he and his brother Mel bought land at Maple Creek Mountain, where Tony used hand-felled timber to construct two cabins.[1]
He worked as a driver for Hagi Transit for more than three decades, providing transportation for people with disabilities. He was a dedicated gardener who maintained four plots and a greenhouse at his home on White Park Road, where he lived with his wife, Wilma. He was also involved in homeschooling his daughter, Emma.[1]
He was survived by his wife Wilma, daughter Emma, and son-in-law Jesse. He left behind two granddaughters, Lindsay and Ayla. His surviving siblings and extended family included Jean, Audrey, Orma, Gertie, Mell, Donna, Ray, Jane, John, Marge, Ben, Patricia, and Cec. He was predeceased by his parents Anthonie and Jetje Kempe and several other relatives.[1]
He died on March 27, 2023, following a period of illness and a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease. A celebration of his life was held at Hilldale Lutheran Church on April 28, 2023. Memorial contributions were suggested for Operation Smile.[1]
Newspaper record
- Obituary notice in The Chronicle-Journal, 2023-04-22.[2]
- Recorded as occurring 27 March 2023.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Obituary for Anthony Kempe, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2023-04-22, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Chronicle-Journal, 22 April 2023, p. 3(D)