August 26, 2017
August 26, 2017
Can't believe it's been 5 years - still miss you so much, Dad! Love, Karen
Video Tribute to Hendrik
View our loving video tribute to the life of this special person: http://vimeo.com/49651914
Celebration of Life Event - September 15, 2012
Cyprian Keyes Club, Boylston MA
A private ash scattering ceremony at sea will take place in San Francisco Bay. A Celebration of Life will be held on September 15 at the Cyprian Keyes Club in Boylston, MA. If you wish to join us at the Celebration event, please send an email to familydemoor@gmail.com for further details.
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January 30, 2017
January 30, 2017
Hendrik you would be 91 but still laughing like a big teenager
just a fun guy!!!!!!!!
tony b.
just a fun guy!!!!!!!!
tony b.
January 30, 2016
January 30, 2016
Dear deMoors, Barb and I are headed to Portland today and will raise our glasses to the birthday boys tonight. Missing our dads on this day.
August 26, 2015
August 26, 2015
i still miss your smile and laughter
tony b.
tony b.
August 26, 2014
August 26, 2014
Hendrik i know how you liked the ocean i am going to the beach
and the first big wave i will jump in and say your name as i do so!!!
RIP my friend
tony b.
and the first big wave i will jump in and say your name as i do so!!!
RIP my friend
tony b.
January 31, 2014
January 31, 2014
He was a majestic man to me. Both your parents were. Lots of happiness always. What a grand person he was always. He will always be a part of my life......
August 26, 2013
August 26, 2013
a year gone by so fast but i still can hear Hendriks laugh and see his
big grin tonight i will have a glass of wine just for him
tony b.
big grin tonight i will have a glass of wine just for him
tony b.
August 26, 2013
August 26, 2013
Hank was an avid swimmer at Greendale Y، After some years he told me could not swim due to an allergy to the pool water. With a smile on his face after a shower he would say ( I am going home for a glass wine). . Miss your smile.
December 31, 2012
December 31, 2012
deMoor family, I just heard of Hank's passing while I attended a wedding last night, and met a former Norton colleague of his. (small world dept)...
Hank was a special soul, and though we lost contact in later years, he had a profound influence on the man I am today. A true blessing in my life. I can still hear his stories, and laugh, to this day!
Hank was a special soul, and though we lost contact in later years, he had a profound influence on the man I am today. A true blessing in my life. I can still hear his stories, and laugh, to this day!
September 15, 2012
September 15, 2012
Dear Magda and family,
Last Thursday Marty and I went to Salisbury Beach. It brought back so many memories of our times with Hendrik, not only at the beach, but also his visits with us at the lake. He loved to debate any issue and be challenged by any kind of sporting activity including riding my friend's horse and swimming across Crystal Lake. We love and miss him. Jean and Marty
Last Thursday Marty and I went to Salisbury Beach. It brought back so many memories of our times with Hendrik, not only at the beach, but also his visits with us at the lake. He loved to debate any issue and be challenged by any kind of sporting activity including riding my friend's horse and swimming across Crystal Lake. We love and miss him. Jean and Marty
September 13, 2012
September 13, 2012
Dear Ingrid, Luther and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the great loss of your Father, Ingrid. From your wedding, I remember your family was filled with such joie de vivre and that your Father headed up the joy. I wish we could be there to support you in this time and send you lots of love.
Susie, Scott, Joey, Dani
I am so sorry to hear about the great loss of your Father, Ingrid. From your wedding, I remember your family was filled with such joie de vivre and that your Father headed up the joy. I wish we could be there to support you in this time and send you lots of love.
Susie, Scott, Joey, Dani
September 11, 2012
September 11, 2012
Magda, Ingrid, Karen and Paul
When your family hired me to sell the family Worcester home, I had no idea how apart of the family I would become. All of you are warm and caring people, and watching the care you took of your parents during a difficult time was inspiring. Hendrik was a kind, sweet man that I felt privileged to cross paths with. Lee Joseph
When your family hired me to sell the family Worcester home, I had no idea how apart of the family I would become. All of you are warm and caring people, and watching the care you took of your parents during a difficult time was inspiring. Hendrik was a kind, sweet man that I felt privileged to cross paths with. Lee Joseph
September 11, 2012
September 11, 2012
To Mrs.deMoor, Paul, Ingrid and Karen, One of the many benefits to becoming Ingrid's friend 40 years ago, was having Mr.deMoor as part of my childhood. Hiking Mt. Wachusett, swimming at the Y, eating Mr.deMoor's breakfasts after Holden sleepovers or Mr.deMoor engaging us kids at his Worcester dinner table. Thank you for sharing your husband and Dad with us. Love, Mary Donahue
September 10, 2012
September 10, 2012
Karen, Ingrid, Paul and Magda,
Hendrik was truly a one of a kind spirit. I feel lucky to have had the pleasure of knowing him. I have happy memories of him and your whole family. Although years ago,they seem like they were yesterday. My sincere condolences to your mother and to your families. Always - Corinne Cabot
Hendrik was truly a one of a kind spirit. I feel lucky to have had the pleasure of knowing him. I have happy memories of him and your whole family. Although years ago,they seem like they were yesterday. My sincere condolences to your mother and to your families. Always - Corinne Cabot
September 8, 2012
September 8, 2012
Dear deMoors, Cocktail hour on Peaks porches and family dinners around big round tables won't be the same without Hendrik. We will miss his warmth and sense of humor, the twinkle in his eye and wide smile. His zest for life was inspiring. Our love and best to you,
The Kenworthys
The Kenworthys
September 7, 2012
September 7, 2012
To the deMoor's
My condolences. I regard Hendrik, and you all, as great role models for how to be a caring close and welcoming family. Your house was always warm and open. Also specifically to Hendrik for introducing me to the White Mountains a love which I have passed on to my own children.
My condolences. I regard Hendrik, and you all, as great role models for how to be a caring close and welcoming family. Your house was always warm and open. Also specifically to Hendrik for introducing me to the White Mountains a love which I have passed on to my own children.
September 6, 2012
September 6, 2012
Dear Magda, Paul, karen, Ingrid & Family: My late Mom's (Alida) brother & my uncle "Henk" --- Good memories: Introduced me to Skiing, his love of Opera, Plum Island Beach, Those wonderfull Family gatherings, his encouraging us to learn, succeed, and live life to the fullest.
Love to All,
Gerrit (Retired in Florida)
Love to All,
Gerrit (Retired in Florida)
September 6, 2012
September 6, 2012
Dear Magda and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed seeing hendrik at the annual wine tasting. What a fun and amazing man! My heart is with you and praying for you. I wish I could be with you on the 15th to celebrate an extraordinary life.
I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed seeing hendrik at the annual wine tasting. What a fun and amazing man! My heart is with you and praying for you. I wish I could be with you on the 15th to celebrate an extraordinary life.
September 5, 2012
September 5, 2012
Magda, Ingrid, Karen and Paul: I am sorry to hear of his passing. I'll never forget the way he embraced life, laughter and especially all of you. No matter what he always made one feel like family, swim team or otherwise. Thinking of you always.
- michael
- michael
September 5, 2012
September 5, 2012
To the deMoor Family: my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time, as I am sure you are grieving for the loss of such a wonderful father and friend. Much love to you- Cathy (Buonomo) Lifschultz
September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
Hendrik, you will be well remembered by loving family and friends. It was an honor and a pleasure to know you and to love and laugh with you and your truly wonderful family.
September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
I Knew H. from the Greendale YMCA. We served on the board for a number of years. At one time he swam and enjoyed it. Later he told me he could not. because of allergy. He enjoyed telling me about his good times in Argentina. For the past few years I passed his home on Flagg street. It was for sale and I hoped maybe he was enjoying his retirment in South America. Great guy. Miss him
September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
Queridos Magda,Karen,Ingrid,Paul y familia: Desde Mza. les enviamos un fuerte abrazo en este momento especial. Tuve la suerte de conocer a Hendrik, y aunque solo lo vi una vez en persona, siempre recordamos alguna anécdota simpática.Lo recordaremos con mucho cariño y con la esperanza que descansa en paz y que ha dejado una gran familia que lo ama.Todo nuestro afecto.Joaquin,Fernando y Clau
September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
Dear Magda,
Hank was a very special person. I met him when I transferred to Norton International in the 60's. Thirty years later we met at Assumption, it was like yesterday. Hank was a joy, a person one is blest to have in ones life. Sincere sympathy. Mary
Hank was a very special person. I met him when I transferred to Norton International in the 60's. Thirty years later we met at Assumption, it was like yesterday. Hank was a joy, a person one is blest to have in ones life. Sincere sympathy. Mary
September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
Dear Magda, Ingrid, Karen and Paul,
So sorry to hear abouts Hank's passing...he will be sorely missed. All of the fun times we had together during all those practices and swim meets...its really brings you back to how short life really is! I will be swimming at the YMCA this morning thinking of Hank. Kevin
So sorry to hear abouts Hank's passing...he will be sorely missed. All of the fun times we had together during all those practices and swim meets...its really brings you back to how short life really is! I will be swimming at the YMCA this morning thinking of Hank. Kevin
September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
Magda,Ingrid,Karen, Paul
i can see his smile and hear his laughter.i enjoyed his wisdom,and
knowledge and he really did love life such a nice man
God Bless
i can see his smile and hear his laughter.i enjoyed his wisdom,and
knowledge and he really did love life such a nice man
God Bless
September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
Magda, my deepest sympathy is with you and your family at this sad and challenging time. I only knew Hendrik through you and the stories of your wonderful life together. All my love - Jeana
September 3, 2012
September 3, 2012
Dear Karen and Tom and family,
Frank and I are so sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers as well as your family. How wonderful the depth of love and the legacy of your treasured relationship with your Dad and the loving memories that will never fade.
All our love,
Frank and I are so sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers as well as your family. How wonderful the depth of love and the legacy of your treasured relationship with your Dad and the loving memories that will never fade.
All our love,
September 3, 2012
September 3, 2012
My sincere condolences, dear Magda and Family,
Anthony
Anthony
September 2, 2012
September 2, 2012
Magda and family,
Hendrick was a big hearted, totally alive, loving man. What a gift. Ever, Chuck
Hendrick was a big hearted, totally alive, loving man. What a gift. Ever, Chuck
September 2, 2012
September 2, 2012
Dear Magda and family, Our deepest sympathy goes out to you on the loss of Hendrik. Carol and I remember fondly many evenings at your home sharing a good wine, a fine meal and many stories and laughs with Hendrik. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Love, Paul and Carol
Love, Paul and Carol
August 31, 2012
August 31, 2012
I met Hendrik only a few times, and one of the first that I remember was at John and Betsy's wedding. Hendrik and my father, John, had been enjoying the champagne, "feeling their oats," and were teasing each other. I can see Hendrik's big, broad smile now.
India
India
August 31, 2012
August 31, 2012
Hendrik, I have never met a family as close, connected and loving as yours. Not just to each other, but also to the people and world surrounding you. As a new parent myself, I now know that this doesn't just happen, it comes from the love that you give to your children and the things that you teach them. I salute you and Magda for what you've created. It is the greatest gift. - TB
August 31, 2012
August 31, 2012
Dear Magda, dear children... Please received our sincere condolences in this sad moment. We have beautiful memoires from so many wonderful moments spent together in Bariloche.
We love you and feel near to you all -Gerardo&Queenie-
We love you and feel near to you all -Gerardo&Queenie-
August 31, 2012
August 31, 2012
Dear friend "Hank":
You were a good friend and great teammate as we partnered conducting specialized audits around the globe. And I was blessed with the additional benefit of an incomparable traveling companion who shared my love of laughter, adventure and risk. My sincere condolences to Magda, my daughter's language mentor, and to Hank's family. I am very sad.
John Pulcini
Sarasota, FL
You were a good friend and great teammate as we partnered conducting specialized audits around the globe. And I was blessed with the additional benefit of an incomparable traveling companion who shared my love of laughter, adventure and risk. My sincere condolences to Magda, my daughter's language mentor, and to Hank's family. I am very sad.
John Pulcini
Sarasota, FL
August 30, 2012
August 30, 2012
Dad, I did a hike tonight and watched the sun set into the ocean from the hilltop. I closed my eyes and felt you sitting next to me. You inspired my love for nature and to savor such magical moments as sunsets. I thank you for so many things you've taught me, and especially this. I love you and I miss you so much.
- Karen
- Karen
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August 26, 2017
August 26, 2017
Can't believe it's been 5 years - still miss you so much, Dad! Love, Karen
January 30, 2017
January 30, 2017
Hendrik you would be 91 but still laughing like a big teenager
just a fun guy!!!!!!!!
tony b.
just a fun guy!!!!!!!!
tony b.
January 30, 2016
January 30, 2016
Dear deMoors, Barb and I are headed to Portland today and will raise our glasses to the birthday boys tonight. Missing our dads on this day.
Gallery
Love Karen & Tom
Greta, Hendrik, Ralph, Jan - circa 2006
Climbing Mt Katahdin, Maine with Paul - 1992
Stationed at Fort Baker 1951
In Amsterdam 1946
Hendrik in 1946
1951 Fort Baker, San Francisco
1951
Welcome Paul 1963
Recent stories
Lets eat Lobster...!
February 14, 2013
by Elena Cabot
I had struggled for years, before you taught me a very simple way of cracking a lobster tail. I remember you showing me how to hold the curled tail in my hands and press together. I showed my five nieces and nephew how to do this, as I thought of you. Whenever I crack the tail of a lobster, I'm brought back to "Lobster Fest" at your dinner table surrounded by your family. May sound silly, but it's true. Happy be-lated Birthday and Happy Valentines Day. Miss you. -Elena Cabot
Compiled Posts from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette
September 25, 2012
by Karen DeMoor
September 09, 2012
Dear Magda, Our sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Hendrick. We have happy memories of him from your many years in Worcester, Pattie and Marc LePain
~ Marc LePain,
Worcester, Massachusetts
September 07, 2012
Querida amiga Magda sentimos mucho lo de Hendrik. Hace tiempo que perdimos vuestra pista. Ojala podamos verte y ver a las chicas/o y abrazaros. Estaremos en la recepcion. Muchos besos
para ti y todas la familia. Aqui os enviamos nuestro telefono y correo electronico: 401-398-1888; capelbuldu@verizon.net
Lola y Antonio
~ Lola/Antonio Capel-Buldu,
North Kingstown, RI 02852, Rhode Island
September 06, 2012
I joined Norton Company in 1965 in the Internal Audit Department and worked closely with Hank. We travelled together and went skiing at Sugar Bush in Vermont. I have lots of fond memories of our 20 years at Norton.
I know how proud he was of his family and I know he will be missed by all who knew him.
Chuck & Kay Kingsbury
September 05, 2012
Magda, Paul, Ingrid and Karen,
He was a great man, a wonderful person and a dear friend to Joan and I for the many years that we knew him. As I said at my retirement, he was one of only three persons who ment so much to me as a mentor in my careers. We laughed much and often and he never did catch on to Erwin Diesler freezing his favorite gin before serving.
We have lost a man's man; a gentle giant. God bless each and everyone of you, keep you safe and shine his light on your lives.
Eric & Joan Niehaus
September 05, 2012
Dear Magda, My deepest sympathy on the death of Hendrik. I have happy memories of my time with you both. Sister Ellen Guerin, RSM
September 04, 2012
Dear Magda, Paul, Ingrid and Karen,
I was so surprised to hear of Hank's passing. My father and I were just speaking about you all about 2 weeks ago. We were laughing about some of the stories that would come home with after a Norton trip.
Please know that the memory Hank DeMoor will always put a smile on my face. I just loved to hear his voice when he would come to visit and I would find ANY excuse to get out of homework just to hear him talk of you all .
Much love,
Kristina (Niehaus) Carbone
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Krissy Carbone,
Townsend, Massachusetts
September 03, 2012
Dear Magda,
I was so saddened to hear of your dear husband's passing. My heart goes out to you and your entire family and I send you light, love and prayers. I remember you often with fondness and admiration. May Hendrik's light and spirit always shine upon you.
~
Lynn Homan Radford,
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
September 02, 2012
Dear Magda, Paul, Kristen and Ingrid
Sad to hear about Hendrik:s passing, but as my mom would have said, he lived to a good age and enjoyed a good life.
I will always remember the generous hospitality he offered to me and the other members of our department at his home on Richmond Ave. over those many years
Hope the angels welcome him into paradise with the most beautiful music and provide the requisite cigar and glass of fine brandy. i was thinking of "In Paradiso." Doesn't get much better than that. Faure's may be the best version. Let Hendrik decide which he wants to hear.
September 02, 2012
Sorry to hear about Hendrik's passing, a surprise as we have lost touch this past year. Norman and I hope that the California sun of your beautiful extended family continues to shine on all of you, with Hendrik always in the picture, too. Abrazos, Dona and Norman
~
Dona Kercher,
Amherst, Massachusetts
August 31, 2012
Dear Mrs. deMoor: You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. May you find comfort in fifty years of memories and love.
Sincerely,
Phil Mullett
Assumption Class of 1986
August 31, 2012
Mrs. deMoor,
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. May your family and memories help you through this most diffult time.
Kathleen Tivnan
Assumption College
Class of 1991
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Kathleen Tivnan,
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
August 31, 2012
Dear friend "Hank":
You were a good friend and great teammate as we partnered conducting specialized audits around the globe. And I was blessed with the additional benefit of an incomparable traveling companion who shared my love of laughter, adventure and risk. My sincere condolences to Magda, my daughter's language mentor, and to Hank's family. I am very sad.
John Pulcini
Sarasota, FL
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John Pulcini,
Sarasota, Florida
August 31, 2012
My sincere condolence to the family,
May the peace of God that excels all thoughts guard your heart at this difficult time
Phillipines 4;6,7
~
Marian,
Wpb, Florida
August 30, 2012
Hendrick
You were a very special person and a grear contributor to Norton Company. Thanks for all you did for the company and for being a special friend and my primary contact with Alfredo.
~
John Nelson,
Winter Park, Florida
Breakfast at the deMoors
September 8, 2012
by Elena Cabot
I will always remember the best eggs in the world were at week-end morning breakfasts at the deMoors by " Mr. de Moor". My sister, Corinne, also immediately reminded me stating that she doesn't even like eggs, except for his. One morning I tentatively stood by his side asking him, how he did it and he told me it was all in cooking them real, real slow. I later attempted his method and I was real happy that they came out pretty close to his.