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Leo van Mels

April 28, 2022

Leo peacefully passed away surrounded by family on April 28, 2022. Leo is survived by his wife Barbara (née La Charite), with whom he has been married to for 57 years. He was a proud father to Chris (Marie), Jackie, Arianne (Jamie) and Stephanie (Brent). Cherished grandfather to Ashlyn, Danielle, Courtney, Chase and Scarlett. Great grandfather to Aaliya. Leo was predeceased by his father, Leendert van Mels; mother, Ariana Profyt; stepfather, Koert Profyt; brothers, Ted Profyt and Kurt Profyt. Leo was the manager of Towers, located on Wellington Road for 40 years. He was also a member of the Maple Ridge Golf Course for 19 years.

A visitation will take place on Sunday, May 1, 2022 from 1-4 p.m. at Northview Funeral Chapel and Cremation Centre, 1490 Highbury Avenue North, London, where the memorial service will take place on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 1 p.m.

Those wishing to make a donation are asked to consider the London Regional Cancer Program.

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I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you peace during this difficult time.

~ Deborah Lawrence

Love you Dad

~ Stephanie van Mels

My sincerest condolences to your family. No sympathy is deep enough, no words are caring enough to take away your sorrow. Sending love in place of words...and prayers for everything your heart needs at this time.

~ Mary Fonger

Leo was a divine soul, a man of immense caliber and was physically so strong in such old age too. The man who understood everyone’s pain and was always ready to help. May angels guide him in the divine realms! My heartiest condolence to the Van Mels Family during this time of agony.  May his soul rest in peace!♥️

~ Jacob Adebayo

From our family to yours, we give our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We embrace and cherish all the memories we have all had growing up. We have so many memories, that we cherish in our hearts forever, and good stories my father, your youngest brother shared so proudly of. Uncle Leo, you will be forever remembered in our hearts. RIP with your family united again. We love you always❤️Xoxoxo On Behalf of your Sister In Law- Maria Profyt, your Nephew and Nieces, Michael, Linda, Donna and their families.

~ On Behalf of your Sister In Law- Maria Profyt, your Nephew and Nieces, Michael, Linda, Donna and their families

Sending hugs and kisses to the VanMels family. We have many happy memories of our families spending time together and having fun at Union Carbide picnics in Crystal Beach, at the lake, at Nana and Grampas and at your place. Barbara, my sister, I will remember with fondness our “Disco” dancing one New Years Eve at your place on Rolling Acres. Both you and Leo knew how to do the steps and we didn’t. So much fun. We always knew how to laugh when we were together. Leo may your Mother and Father wrap their arms around you in eternity. Love to all of you……….♥️ Cathy and Butch

~ Cathy Kimber

Services for Leo van Mels

Visitation will be held at:
Northview Funeral Chapel
1490 Highbury Avenue North,
London, Ontario

May 1, 2022 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Memorial Service will be held at:
Northview Funeral Chapel
1490 Highbury Avenue North,
London, Ontario

May 2, 2022 1:00 pm

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