At the Winchester & District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Theodore 'Ted' Henry van den Oetelaar of Russell formerly of Alexandria; age 63 years. Husband by a previous marriage to Cynthia van den Oetelaar (nee Turnbull). Beloved father of Tracy Fortier (Wayne) of Martintown, Chris van den Oetelaar of Alexandria, Sharon van den Oetelaar (Chad Gauthier) of Williamstown, and Jason van den Oetelaar (Danielle) of Lancaster. Cherished grandfather of Victoria, MacKayla, Nathan, Billy, Angelique, Avery, Kaleb, Audree, Jake, Alexandre, Callah and Robin. Dear brother of Eric van den Oetelaar of Cornwall, Frances Quinn (Pat) of Kemptville, Bonnie McDonald (Edward) of Alexandria, and Sindy Leger (Noel) of Glen Robertson. Predeceased by his parents Marinus and Hermine van den Oetelaar. Ted was a passionate mechanic, proud & lovable person and focused on moments spent with his family and friends. Life threw him many obstacles but through all of these, he brought joy & laughter and touched many people along the way. Relatives and friends may call at the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 114 Main St. South, Alexandria (613-525-2772) on Monday, August 29, 2016 from 1-4 pm. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of the Munro & Morris Funeral Home on Monday, August 29, 2016 at 4pm. Cremation will follow. As expressions of sympathy Memorial Donations to the Harmony Community Church, Box 339 Ormond Rd., Winchester, ON KOC 2KO would be appreciated by the family.