Obituary of Adrianus Dykstra

Adrianus passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at the age of 82.

Beloved father of Gerbendina (Ria) Dykstra, grandfather of Kim Wall and her husband Ralf, Derek MacFarlane and his wife Jennifer Gleiser, great-grandfather of Isaiah and Willa Gleiser-Toppin, and sibling to Wiegert, Johannes, Sjerp, Elisabeth, Albert, Christiaan, and Wouda.

Predeceased by his first wife Egbertje (Bep) in 1988, his second wife Arnolda (Arnie) in 2012, and parents Gerbendina (1986) and Teunis (1970) Dykstra.

Eddy worked at Centennial College as Head Millwright for 27 years. He was an accomplished welder, iron monger, and woodworker, and also known for his homemade wine at his home in Minden, Ontario.

A memorial reception will be held at Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Thursday, November 30, 2017 from 6 – 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or Parkinson Canada by contacting the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.