George Hardeman

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of George Hardeman of Stratford, Ontario, who departed this life on November 5, 2026, at the age of 87. George was born on February 20, 1939. He was predeceased by his siblings: Ruth Droogers (Adrian), Georgina Vanthof (Pete), Dianna (Fred) of Jonge, Brian Hardeman (Helen), Wilma Devine (Ken), Erna Corbett (Floyd), Jack Hardeman (Margaret), and Jeannie Morris (Marty). George is survived by his wife, Liz; his children, Arisje Hardeman (Wallet) and Liz; his daughters, Anita and Teresa Rahn (Dan); and his grandchild, Quinn Rahn (Teresa). He also leaves behind his beloved pets, Xena, Roxy, Zeus, and Zoey. His surviving siblings include Effie Smits (late Jake), Winnie Butyn (late Henk), Lucy Baldree (late Bobby), Ernie Hardeman (Rita), Albert Hardeman (Kelly), and Nick Hardeman (Carrie). He is further survived by his sisters-in-law, Helen Hardeman (late Brian), Margaret Hardeman (late Jack), and Bev Van Meer (late Bob), as well as Anne Martin (Dave), Helen Fraser (Guy), Gary Van Meer (Arlene), Ben Van Meer, and Mary Hoogervorst (late John). Additionally, he is remembered by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins. Visitation will take place on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the W. G. Young Funeral Home, located at 430 Huron St, Stratford, ON N5A5T7. A memorial service will follow from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM at the same location, with a reception to be held from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to one of the following causes that were significant to George: Habitat for Humanity, the Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth, or the Stratford House of Blessing Food Bank.