Prince Edward County’s Newspaper of Record
March 13, 2025
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Obituaries

Donald Keith “Don” Van Meer

February 2, 1934 - February 4, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Don Van Meer announce his sudden passing at the
Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, Picton, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the age of
91. Don was the beloved husband of the late Lauretta Van Meer (nee Platt). Cherished father of Caroline Blackman (late Wayne) of Belleville, Jennifer Van Meer (late Jacques) of Scarborough, and the late Donnie (surviving Kelly) of Bloomfield. Proud grandfather of Anthony (Brandi), Julien, and Gabriel and great grandfather of Benjamin and Noah. Son of the late Archie Van Meer & Leila Vera (nee Van Skiver)Van Meer. Predeceased by his siblings Ray Van Meer, Betty MacKinnon and Sonny Kimmerly. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Mr. Van Meer is resting at Rushnell Funeral Homes – Picton Chapel, 33 Main Street (613-476-2450). Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 2 pm with visitation for 1 hour prior to the Funeral Service. Rev. Doug Carter officiating. Spring Interment in the family plot at Cherry Valley Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation “Back the Build” would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at: www.rushnellfuneralhomes.

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