In memory of

Calvin Rowe Van Horne

January 12, 1950 -  October 22, 2020


Calvin Rowe Van Horne, son of the late Bethune and Winston Van Horne was born on January 12,1950, in the parish of Westmoreland, Jamaica West Indies and passed on October 22, 2020.

Calvin attended Savanna La Mar Secondary School. After he graduated his passion was to be a plumber, and his dream was to travel. He was successful in accomplishing both. He was an excellent plumber and enjoyed helping his family and friends with their plumbing needs. He travelled to the Bahamas, Cayman Island and Canada as his final destination and home. He became a Canadian Citizen, and worked very hard to achieve all his goals, including going back to school (George Brown College) to attain another trade as a welder and became a proud member of the Iron Workers Union.

He met and married the love of his life Barbara Lashley. They shared 50 wonderful and inseparable years together.Their marriage produced six children combined, two sons and four daughters. Shelly, Ricky, Kathy, Davon, Dawn and Kevin.

Calvin was a loving, caring family man who worked very hard and provided for his family. He made sure that Barbara and the kids had all they needed and he was always there for the family. Calvin loved his family dearly and he cherished his grand-children. He was always there for them and his love and dedication for his family can be seen in the relationship they had with him even unto death. Calvin was loved by everyone who knew him, always willing to help, very seldom he would say no. No matter how sick he was or if he was in pain, he never complained he put his trust in God and prayed.

One of his greatest passions was cooking and eating. He loved good food and he loved to cook. As a family we always enjoyed many of his special dishes that he liked to prepare. Holidays were always fun because everyone looked forward going to Dad/Granddad as he was affectionately called, knowing he would have lots of good food for everyone (and drinks). The last thing he did for his beautiful wife was to make her favourite barbecue.

Calvin is survived by his wife Barbara, six children, grandchildren, great grandchildren. Three brothers and one sister all living in the USA, nephews, nieces, cousins countless family members ,and many friends all over the world.

He will be greatly missed by his family and all those who knew him.

May his soul rest in peace, Perpetual Peace.

Covid-19 has changed the world and how we come together to grieve. The funeral is by invitation only and the numbers are limited. We his loving sister, brothers and sister-in-laws cannot be there to celebrate and honour the life of our wonderful brother, so this obituary is written by us to express the love we have for our dearly departed brother.

In Lieu of flowers, please donate to the Trillium Health Partners Foundation ( cancer research)

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Dan and Marita Clydesdale 

Entered October 25, 2020 from Peterborough

Last Thanksgiving we were lucky enough to have met Carl. We are so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man. We will always remember his hot sauce (absolutely the best) and him telling us that the recipe for it was in a hidden vault. May your family find comfort in each other and the wonderful memories you have of him.

LISA LANGLEY (Son-in-law’s sister)

Entered October 25, 2020 from The Netherlands

Mr. Van Horne, it’s hard to imagine you without a smile on your face. Making others feel welcome and taken care of. Your hearty laugh. Though you have left this world, you have left us with a beautiful family who embodies your love and care and love of life. You’ll be remembered forever. I’m sorry I cannot be there to say goodbye but please Rest In Peace and thank you for being on this earth as long as you were. I’m glad to have had you in my life.

With love,
Lisa Langley

Adrian Vanhorne (Brother)

Entered October 25, 2020 from Bronx

You will always be missed and your memories will live on with us rest in peace my brother and we will meet on the other side praise God.

Selena Reid (Friend)

Entered October 25, 2020 from Brampton

May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief.

Simone Dublin (Niece)

Entered October 25, 2020 from Scarborough, Ontario

My deepest condolences to my aunt Barbara, cousins Shelly, Ricky, Davon, Kathy, Dawn and Kevin. To all his grandchildren, siblings, family and friends. Uncle Carl you will be missed dearly, the music, barbecues, mixed drinks and all the wonderful memories I have of many a weekend spent with you all. Rest in Paradise, until we meet again. XOXOX

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