Obituary
Published in the Mayo Advertiser, January 14, 2010.
Stoffel Vogelaar
The death of Stoffel Vogelaar of Bohea, Liscarney, Westport, on January 2 came as a great shock to his family and friends.
Stoffel was born in a small village south of Rotterdam in the Netherlands where his parents owned a farm. He was an only child, a bright boy, excelling in school. He had a special knack for languages, studying the classical languages of Latin and Greek, as well as French, German, and English. He also acquired a basic knowledge of Russian and Spanish.
The busy life in the city did not appeal to Stoffel, he preferred life in the country. He had been to Ireland on holidays and had fallen in love with the west of Ireland. Stoffel and his wife decided to sell their home in Holland and moved into a traditional cottage near Mulranny. Stoffel enjoyed the rural life and kept busy reading, writing, and extending his knowledge of history and economics.
In 1980 their first child, Ann, was born and Tom came three years later. By then the family had moved to a larger house near the beach. This was a very happy time.
Some years later, Stoffel's father died and left his farm to Stoffel. There was a big decision to be made — move back to Holland or remain in Ireland. Stoffel did not take long to make up his mind. He decided to sell his parents' farm and buy a farm in Liscarney. His widowed mother moved into a cottage near the new family home.
Later, Stoffel found another passion, computers. Computers were the future, he believed, and everyone should learn how to use one. Soon there were three computers in the house. He became quite expert, using the internet to expand his collection of antique coins. He was a member of the British Numismatic Society and was well known for his expert knowledge, advising collectors and dealers alike. He also helped to set up a local ISP in Westport, ANU Internet Services, in 1996.
In his fifties, Stoffel developed heart trouble. He was hospitalised several times and was advised to have surgery as soon as possible. However, feeling reasonably well, he decided to wait until spring of this year.
Stoffel was a quiet and private person, and did not enjoy parties or going to the pub. He was happiest at home, with his family, his books, and his computer. He is deeply mourned and missed by Ans, his wife of almost 40 years, children Ann and Tom, cousins and friends.
Removal took place from Kilcoyne's Funeral Home Thomas Street, Castlebar, to the Christ Church, Castlebar for services let by Rev Val Rodgers and funeral took place to Aughavale Cemetery, Westport.
Donations in Stoffel's memory may be made to Croí, c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas Street, Castlebar.
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The death has occurred of Stoffel VOGELAAR of Bohea, Liscarney, Westport, Mayo
Unexpectedly, at his home in Bohea, aged sixty years. The late Mr. Vogelaar came to Mulranny, Ireland in 1977, loved it and decided to stay. He was a native of Puttershoek, Holland. He was a well known antique, coin and book dealer and was also a farmer. He is sadly missed by his wife Ans, son Tom and daughter Ann, cousins, friends and neighbours.
He will repose at Kilcoyne's Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar on Tuesday from 12 noon with removal at 12.45pm to Christ Church, Mountain View, Castlebar, arriving for Service at 1pm. Funeral will take place to Aughavale Cemetery, Westport, arriving at 2.15pm. Donations in his memory may be made to Croi c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas Street, Castlebar.
At Rest
Date published: Monday, January 04, 2010
Date of death: Saturday, January 02, 2010
Obituary
Published in the Mayo Advertiser, January 14, 2010.
Stoffel Vogelaar
The death of Stoffel Vogelaar of Bohea, Liscarney, Westport, on January 2 came as a great shock to his family and friends.
Stoffel was born in a small village south of Rotterdam in the Netherlands where his parents owned a farm. He was an only child, a bright boy, excelling in school. He had a special knack for languages, studying the classical languages of Latin and Greek, as well as French, German, and English. He also acquired a basic knowledge of Russian and Spanish.
The busy life in the city did not appeal to Stoffel, he preferred life in the country. He had been to Ireland on holidays and had fallen in love with the west of Ireland. Stoffel and his wife decided to sell their home in Holland and moved into a traditional cottage near Mulranny. Stoffel enjoyed the rural life and kept busy reading, writing, and extending his knowledge of history and economics.
In 1980 their first child, Ann, was born and Tom came three years later. By then the family had moved to a larger house near the beach. This was a very happy time.
Some years later, Stoffel's father died and left his farm to Stoffel. There was a big decision to be made — move back to Holland or remain in Ireland. Stoffel did not take long to make up his mind. He decided to sell his parents' farm and buy a farm in Liscarney. His widowed mother moved into a cottage near the new family home.
Later, Stoffel found another passion, computers. Computers were the future, he believed, and everyone should learn how to use one. Soon there were three computers in the house. He became quite expert, using the internet to expand his collection of antique coins. He was a member of the British Numismatic Society and was well known for his expert knowledge, advising collectors and dealers alike. He also helped to set up a local ISP in Westport, ANU Internet Services, in 1996.
In his fifties, Stoffel developed heart trouble. He was hospitalised several times and was advised to have surgery as soon as possible. However, feeling reasonably well, he decided to wait until spring of this year.
Stoffel was a quiet and private person, and did not enjoy parties or going to the pub. He was happiest at home, with his family, his books, and his computer. He is deeply mourned and missed by Ans, his wife of almost 40 years, children Ann and Tom, cousins and friends.
Removal took place from Kilcoyne's Funeral Home Thomas Street, Castlebar, to the Christ Church, Castlebar for services let by Rev Val Rodgers and funeral took place to Aughavale Cemetery, Westport.
Donations in Stoffel's memory may be made to Croí, c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas Street, Castlebar.
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The death has occurred of Stoffel VOGELAAR of Bohea, Liscarney, Westport, Mayo
Unexpectedly, at his home in Bohea, aged sixty years. The late Mr. Vogelaar came to Mulranny, Ireland in 1977, loved it and decided to stay. He was a native of Puttershoek, Holland. He was a well known antique, coin and book dealer and was also a farmer. He is sadly missed by his wife Ans, son Tom and daughter Ann, cousins, friends and neighbours.
He will repose at Kilcoyne's Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar on Tuesday from 12 noon with removal at 12.45pm to Christ Church, Mountain View, Castlebar, arriving for Service at 1pm. Funeral will take place to Aughavale Cemetery, Westport, arriving at 2.15pm. Donations in his memory may be made to Croi c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas Street, Castlebar.
At Rest
Date published: Monday, January 04, 2010
Date of death: Saturday, January 02, 2010
