Passed away peacefully with compassion and dignity at Campbell House Hospice in Collingwood on January 29, 2025, in his 94th year. Ted was the devoted husband of Anne, the love and joy of his life for 67 years. Ted was the heart and soul of his family and the loving father of 8 children, 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Ted is loved and profoundly missed by his children Mary Steer (Duncan), Annette Manson (Bill), Shirley Houghton (Ed), Michael Van Boxmeer (Trish), Peter Van Boxmeer (Shelley), Patricia Van Boxmeer (Jean) and Lisa Belanger. Also mourning his loss are grandchildren: Jason, Mark, Sarah, Stacey, Bradley, Gregory, Kelley, Sean and Natasha, great grandchildren: Jacob, Alison, Emily, Lucas, Hailey, Brooklyn and Easton, brother Anton Van Boxmeer (Susie).
Ted is predeceased by his wife Anne Van Boxmeer, son Paul Van Boxmeer, parents Martinus & Antonetta Van Boxmeer, brothers Bill Van Boxmeer (Antonette “Netty”) John Van Boxmeer (Diane), sisters Toni (Albert) and Dora (Jerry).
Ted lived a remarkable life over his 93 years and leaves a legacy of beautiful memories. He was a blessing to all who knew him and will be sadly missed.
Ted grew up in Uden Holland during World War II and immigrated to Canada with his family in 1952. He met his wife Anne in Stayner and together they raised their family in their home on Sixth Street in Collingwood. He worked at Quinlan-Crawford with his brother and his wife Anne for many years until it closed.
Ted loved playing cards with family and friends and ran the euchre parties in Collingwood for many years. Religion was an important aspect of his life. Ted maintained St Mary’s Church in Collingwood for several decades and continued to a lesser degree in recent years until he gave it up in 2024 when he felt it was getting too much for him.
Ted’s family will receive friends on Saturday February 1st, 2025, from 9am – 11:30a.m. am at the Chatterson Funeral Home, 404 Hurontario Street, Collingwood. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 1st, 2025, 12pm – St. Mary’s Catholic Church – 63 Elgin Street, Collingwood. Spring interment at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Collingwood.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Georgian Triangle - Campbell House Collingwood would be greatly appreciated. To sign Ted’s Book of Memories, please visit www.chattersonfuneralhome.com