Obituary of Henry Vanroboys

Cremation Vanroboys – Surrounded by his family, Henry Rene Vanroboys entered into eternal rest into the arms of his Heavenly Father, peacefully on Tuesday November 26, 2013. He was in his 71st year. He will be reunited in Heaven with his loving wife, Anne (Feb 2013). He is survived by his loyal mother, Marie Louise Vanroboys of Thamesville. Also survived by his children Carla & Kevin Fox, Steve & Gina Vanroboys and Jennifer & Joe Marsh, all of Thamesville. Special papa to Megan, Dane & Trent Fox, Lucas & Audra Vanroboys and Oscar, Lucy, Libby, Boone & Scout Marsh. He is also survived by his mother-in- law, Margaret Goodman and his special sister-in-law & her husband, Lynn & Ben Liberty Jr. & family. Henry lived most of his life in Thamesville. In recent years, he enjoyed his 2nd home at Rondeau Park. He was a proud, hardworking man, founder & owner of Vanroboys Trucking, Vanroboys Enterprises Ltd., One Henry Farms, Riverview Bingo Palace and other business investments. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and was their biggest fan. He will continue to cheer them on as their Guardian Angel. He was also predeceased by his father, Oscar Vanroboys (2009) and brother-in-law, Pat Goodman (2012) and  father-in-law, Ted Goodman (1988).  The Vanroboys family  will receive friends at the John C. Badder Funeral Home, 72 Victoria St., Thamesville on Sunday from 1-3 p.m. Prayers will be held at 3:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at the Thamesville United Church on Monday, December 2, 2013 at 10 a.m. Donations may be made at the funeral home to Chatham Kent Hospice (Cheques payable to St. Andrew’s Residence – memo line Chatham Kent Hospice) or the charity of your choice. Online donations and condolences may be left at www.badderfuneralhome.com. “I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall live. And whosever liveth & believeth in me shall never die.” (John 11:25-26)