Rolph Poorter Toronto, Ontario Obituary

Rolph Poorter

<p>POORTER, Rolph - </p><p>Rolph Peter Poorter, 56, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday July 16th, surrounded by family. Born in Toronto to Marie (Hemsing) and the late Frits Poorter, Rolph was a loving husband to Andrea (Sonzogni), devoted father to Dane (Jacqueline), Erika and Sonya Poorter and proud grandfather to Brock Peter. He will be missed by sisters Jacqueline van der Jagt (Matt), Jennifer Doleman (Brian), Yvette Poorter (Johannes Spaans), as well as many family members and friends. Rolph loved the outdoors, was an avid music lover and will be fondly remembered for his wry humour and passionate longtime dedication as a Scout leader. He worked at the Toronto District School Board for over 30 years. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Haliburton Scout Reserve or the Dorothy Ley Hospice, in lieu of flowers. Enjoy a hike in the woods and be with your families and friends. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
July 16, 201407/16/2014
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POORTER, Rolph -

Rolph Peter Poorter, 56, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday July 16th, surrounded by family. Born in Toronto to Marie (Hemsing) and the late Frits Poorter, Rolph was a loving husband to Andrea (Sonzogni), devoted father to Dane (Jacqueline), Erika and Sonya Poorter and proud grandfather to Brock Peter. He will be missed by sisters Jacqueline van der Jagt (Matt), Jennifer Doleman (Brian), Yvette Poorter (Johannes Spaans), as well as many family members and friends. Rolph loved the outdoors, was an avid music lover and will be fondly remembered for his wry humour and passionate longtime dedication as a Scout leader. He worked at the Toronto District School Board for over 30 years. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Haliburton Scout Reserve or the Dorothy Ley Hospice, in lieu of flowers. Enjoy a hike in the woods and be with your families and friends.





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Jul
21
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Monday, July 21 2014
11:30 AM
The Old Mill
21 Old Mill Road
TORONTO, ON M8X 1G5
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Rolph Poorter April 7, 1958 - July 16, 2014 Celebrating Rolph Monday July 21, 2014 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Ceremony 1:00 - 2:30 pm Reception 2:30 - 4:30 pm Visit/Visitation Guildhall Room The Old Mill 21 Old Mill Road Toronto, M8X 1G5 416 236 2641 In lieu of flowers go for a hike in the woods, hug your family and friends or donations can be made to the Haliburton Scout Reserve http://greatertoronto.scouts.ca/ca/haliburton-scout-reserve Dorothy Ley Hospice http://www.dlhospice.org/en/fundraising/donations.asp
Jul
21
Visitation
Monday, July 21 2014
02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
The Old Mill
21 Old Mill Road
TORONTO, ON M8X 1G5
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