About 6 months ago Mary's brother Tony was diagnosed with a complicated illness in his lungs. The initial treatment resulted in a partial recovery, but he had to give up his work as owner of a professional cleaning company, and was re-adjusting his life. In July Tony had a relapse, and his health quickly deteriorated. In the end he passed away peacefully in his own house.
Mary returned from France to be with him and the family, which was a great support for them. We all managed to be present for the condolence session and funeral. This was an impressive farewell, also due to the presence of Tony's motorclub, who accompanied the procession, and lined up for a noisy 'row of honour' before the start of the remembrance session.
Although Tony looked tough on the outside he had a heart of gold; he was always ready to help anybody who needed it, and found it difficult to sit still. His passion was his motorbike, but also any other motorised vehicle. Despite our years abroad we have kept in touch, and Tony and family visited us in Norway, Malaysia, Egypt and France. He will be truly missed.
Although Tony looked tough on the outside he had a heart of gold; he was always ready to help anybody who needed it, and found it difficult to sit still. His passion was his motorbike, but also any other motorised vehicle. Despite our years abroad we have kept in touch, and Tony and family visited us in Norway, Malaysia, Egypt and France. He will be truly missed.
Tony Gijsen (1959-2019)
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