Obituary of Rudy de Taeye

de Taeye, Rudy Jules (GM employee, ACSYS, Peregrine and Makita Canada) April 18th 1957 - May 17th 2014 Sadly, Rudy left us on Saturday, May 17th 2014 surrounded by the love of his family at home. He was a devoted husband and best friend to Jacqui van Belleghem for more than 35 years. Rudy was an amazing father and supporter of Steven (Candace), Shawn (Rebekah), Danielle (Ryan) and Nina. Rudy will be forever missed by his furry, four-legged best friend Luci. He will be remembered by his new granddaughter Charlie and the grandson "on the way." Rudy was predeceased by his parents Adelin Maurits de Taeye and Christiana Suzanna Celina Laureyns of Maldegem, Belgium. He was the favourite son-in-law of Florent and Annie van Belleghem. He is survived by his sister Berth de Taeye (Johan Cauwels) from Maldegem, Belgium. Rudy will be fondly remembered by his sisters and brothers-in-law Yvonne, Caroline (Doug), Pierre (Natasha), Florent, Joanne (Ken), Monique (Fred), and Michelle (Gabe). He will be remembered as the humourous & loving uncle to Christof (Sandra), Nathalie (Gunther), Luke, Melanie, Joseph, Ryan (Ashley), Sarah (Kyle), Lindsay, Bianca, Katarina, Julian, Christian, Brennan, Megaera and Molly. Rudy was a great-uncle to Kiara, Matthias, Elly and Jorn. The family will receive friends at DeStefano Funeral Home, 1289 Keith Ross Drive, Oshawa(South side of Taunton Rd, East of Thornton Rd) 905-440-3595. Visitation with the family will be on Friday, May 23rd from 2-4 pm and 7-9pm. The "Celebration of Life" service will be held at 11am on Saturday May 24th at De Stefano Funeral Home. Rudy was an avid supporter of Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre and would be honoured to have donations made in his name. Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre, 86 Colborne St. W., Oshawa, ON L1G 1L7 905-579-4833.