50 Years Cabinet Maker - It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Franz, surrounded by family at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday March 16, 2020. Beloved husband of Marianne (nee McAllister). Proud Papa to Sean (Jackie), Natasha (Adam Moore) and Amanda (Sian Ahmed). Adored Opa to Maddie & Mason. He is survived by his siblings Christine, Hans, Willie, Martin and Wilfried. He was predeceased by Cor, Marinus, Johanna and Inge. He is also survived by brothers-in-law Neil and Laurence and predeceased by Michael, Frank and Paul. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews, in both Holland and Canada, his god daughter Shannon Lastoria and his many friends. Visitation will be held at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, Bowmanville on Thursday March 19th from 6 – 8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. JOSEPH ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, for immediate family. Due to his love of animals, especially his cats, the family requests Memorial donations be made to Clarington Animal Services.