Mr. John Jansen, 83, of Seaforth passed away peacefuIIy at Seaforth Community HospitaI on Wednesday, JuIy 9, 2008. BeIoved husband of Nellie Jansen for 56 years. Dear father of Rudy (Mary) of Exeter, WiIma of WaterIoo, Bob (Sandra), Mary-Iou (AIIan) and Steve (VaI), aII of Seaforth. Proud Grandfather of Trish (Dan) McIaughIin and Nic Jansen; MichaeI and Matthew Ward; Derek, Mark, RacheI and Sadie Jansen; Andrea, Alex, Devin, Iaura, Robert and Sarah Murray; and Travis, Hannah, colln and ellen Jansen. AIso survived by three great-grandchiIdren, Jack, Aiden and Cooper McIaughIin. Remembered by two sisters and one brother in HoIIand and by the Jacobs famiIy. Predeceased by his parents RudoIph and Dina Jansen, two sons, MichaeI (1965), John (1976), one daughter Diane (1981), and by nine brothers and sisters in HoIIand. Friends wiII be received at the Whitney-Ribey FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Friday, JuIy 11, 2:00″4:00pm and 7:00″9:00pm. Parish prayers wiII be offered at the funeraI home on Friday at 4:00pm. Mass of Christian BuriaI wiII be ceIebrated at St. James Roman CathoIic Church, Seaforth on Saturday, JuIy 12, 2008 at 11:00am with Fr. Chris GiIIespie, ceIebrant. Interment St. James Cemetery, Seaforth. MemoriaI donations to The Kidney Foundation, Seaforth Community HospitaI Foundation or to a charity of ones choice wouId be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
OnIine condoIences at www.whitney-ribeyfuneraIhome.com
Antoinette (Jakobs) en Frans, Nikki (12), Dorus (5)
Lieve tante Nellie,
Vanaf Vortum-Mullem wens ik jou, je kinderen en kleinkinderen heel veel sterkte met dit verlies. Ome Jan staat bij mij in mijn geheugen gegrifd als een positieve, sterke en altijd vriendelijke man die altijd wel een grapje wist te maken. Dus er verschijnt een glimlach op mijn gezicht als ik aan hem denk. Ik wens jullie ook goede herinneringen.
Dear children and grandchildren,
We wish you strongnes with this big loss and good memories when you think about your father, grandfather.
Antoinette
Bas, Rianne, Lara en Jurian van Haaren-Laarakkers
Lieve tante Nellie, kinderen, kleinkinderen en verdere familie, gecondoleerd met het grote verlies van Ome Jan.
Wij denken aan jullie en wensen jullie heel veel sterkte in deze moeilijke tijd maar vooral ook voor later.
We zullen ome Jan missen en hem blijven herinneren als een grote lieve en grappige man. Veel liefs, Bas, Rianne, Lara en Jurian van Haaren Ottersum.
Rob en Natasja Jakobs, Dolf van dinter
Beste tante nellie en familie
Veel sterkte met het verlies van ome jan.
Rob en Natasja Jakobs, Dolf vabn Dinter
Hetty Roelofs-Laarakkers
Lieve tante Nelly, neven, nichten en verdere familie, gecondoleerd met het enorme verlies van je man, vader en opa. Onze gedachten gaan naar jullie uit en we wensen jullie heel veel sterkte in deze moeilijke verdrietige tijd. We zullen ome Jan blijven herinneren als een lieve, joviale man die je meteen in je hart sloot. We zijn dankbaar voor alle tijd die we met hem hebben mogen doorbrengen. Lieve groeten, Hetty, Peter-Paul, Cecile en Michelle Roelofs
Ine Jakobs, Erik en Eva
Tante Nellie en kinderen,
Gecondoleerd met het verlies van je man, jullie vader en schoonvader. Wij willen jullie heel veel sterkte wensen voor nu, maar ook voor straks. Groetjes Ine Jakobs, Erik en Eva (Overloon)
Saskia, Frank and Mick Gerrits & Jeroen Beeke
Lieve tante Nelly, my dearest cousins and all the family,
Jan is for me a big laughing men with a very positive view of life. I always will love him for that. I&&single&&m sure his spirit will live further in the family. Veel sterkte bij dit grote verlies tante Nelly and a lot of strength with the lost of your father and grandfather.
My thoughts are with you and hope to see you in the nearby further again.
Saskia, Frank (6), Mick (4) and Jeroen
Jan en Annie Jakobs
Lieve Nellie en familie,
gecondoleerd met dit grote verlies van Jan, we wensen jullie veel sterkte.
We denken hier in Nederland aan jullie en steken een kaarsje bij Maria voor jullie aan.
Jan en Annie
José Jakobs and Nico Sterk
Dear Aunt Nellie and family,
We are very sorry for your loss, please know that our thoughts are with you.
We wish you and your family strength for now and in future.
José Jakobs, Nico and Lieke (&&single&&s-Heerenberg,NL)
Dick & Shirley Robinson & Family
Sorry to hear of your loss. You&&single&&ll gain strength from all the great memories that have been created over the years through hard work and the fun times. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Wiljan and Joan Laarakkers
Tante Nellie and family, we are so sorry for your loss, and are thinking of you all. Tonight at church in ottersum we have lit a candle for Jan, in his memory. We wish you strength in this trying time, and know that you will receive lots of support from eachother. Lots of love, Wijan, Joan, Jack, and Billy Laarakkers
Brian and Janet Keys
To the Jansen family&&single&&s
Our toughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Brian and Janet Keys and family
DebbieMurray
Dear Rudy,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
From your friends at Lynn Hoy Enterprises.
Anonymous
Our sympathies on the loss of your husband/father/grandfather/great-grandfather. May your happy memories console you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are will all of you.
geert en marian verijdt
Dear family.
We are so sorry to hear uncle Jan passed away. When I say uncle Jan
I think of the times he came to Holland. He was a very special uncle.
I am very glad I went to Canada last Januar. Keep in contact with you.Geert,Marian,Thijs and Manon
Lieve Tante Nelly
Gecondoleerd met het verlies van ome Jan.In mijn gedachten ben ik bij jullie.Bel je van de week.Kus Marian.
mary Van Valkengoed
Dear Nellie and family
So sorry to hear about yor loss of your husband,father and grandfather.May it comfort you to know that my prayers are with you at this sad time.Sincerely Mary
Jo Van Loon
Dear Nellie and all the Jansen family
So very sorry to hear of John&&single&&s passing. Your memories will help you get through this difficult time. I am sure the rest of the sibblings will have been there to greet your Dad.
Jo Van Loon
Ann Preszcator
Dear Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Piet en Gertie Gerrits-Arts
Nellie en kinderen,
Van harte gecondoleerd met het verlies van je man en jullie vader en schoonvader. Wij wensen jullie heel veel sterkte om dit verlies te verwerken.
Heel veel groeten uit Mill, van Piet en Gertie Gerrits.
Keith Murray
Hi all,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Keith Murray and family
Grant & Tammy McKellar
Dear Rudy & family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your father. Remember all the good times with your dad and find comfort in knowing that he is in a better place.
With Sympathy
Grant, Tammy(Nash)and girls.
Deb & Jamie McArdle
Rudy & family,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. We are thinking about you during this difficult time. Let the good memories help you through the days ahead. Take care.
Mary Anne McNichol
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of John…you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Mary Anne & Family
Anonymous
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,during this difficult time. Mitch & Lorraine,Shebe Resort.
Anonymous
Our thoughts are prayers are with you and your family at this time.
SunLife Financial
Dear Rudy and family,
On behalf of all your friends and colleagues at the Stratford Financial Centre we want to extend our sincere condolences on the passing of your father.
May you find comfort in knowing that we are thinking of you and share in your sorrow.
Sincerely,
Your friends and fellow coworkers at SunLife Financial (Stratford)
Anonymous
My condolences to you, your Dad and your family.
Mark Gamble and family
George, Elisa, Mark and Andrea Gamble
Hi Nic,
So sorrry to hear of your grandfather&&single&&s passing. Please express our condolences to your father and to the rest of your family.
We&&single&&ll see you back in Saint John later.
The Gambles
Carla van Vlodrop-Jakobs
Lieve tante Nellie, kinderen en kleinkinderen
Gecondoleerd met het overlijden van Uw man, jullie vader en grootvader.
We herinneren ons ome Jan vooral als een sterke lieve man, die door zijn positiviteit en humor (ondanks tegenslagen) steeds weer van het leven wist te genieten. Hij maakte op ons een krachtige positieve onuitwisbare indruk , en we wensen jullie dan ook heel veel sterkte om dit verlies te verwerken.
Veel liefs en groetjes hier uit Nederland,
Carla, John , Jeroen en Marieta.
Betty Harris
Nell and family my deepest thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Terry, Connie, Melissa and Kelsi Trotter
Dear Nell and Family: We are so sorry to hear about John. He was such a friendly neighbour, always had a smile and a wave for us. We have you all in our prayers.
Terry, Connie, Melissa and Kelsi Trotter
Vickie Doig, Skinny Broome, Becki and Tyler Doig
Nell and Family: We are so saddened by the loss of John, after living across the street from him for 11 years we got to know him very well. We couldn&&single&&t have asked for a nicer, kinder and just over all a very special person. He will be missed by all very very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
P Pluk zoon van Jan Pluk en Leen Jacobs
Gecondoleerd Nellie Jacobs en familie.
Met het verlies van U man, jullie vader, opa en grootopa.
Namens mij, en zeker namens mijn moeder Leen (Pluk) Jacobs
uit Stevensbeek.
Wij zullen Jan herrinneren als een leuk en gezellig mens.
Namens Leen Pluk Jacobs, en Peter Pluk