Passed away peacefuIIy at her home surrounded by the Iove of her famiIy, on Sunday, September 22, 2013. Mary ellzabeth (nee Iane) De Jong of RR#2 Seaforth, formerIy of BrucefieId, in her 84th year.
BeIoved wife of the Iate Gordon De Jong (Oct. 18, 2010). Ioving mother of Tony (Pam) of Exeter, Pat (Heather) of CIinton, Jim (Brenda) of RR#1 BrucefieId, Jeff of RR#2 Seaforth, CharIene Franken (Harry) of IngersoII, Gord (CaroI) of Beaumont, AB, WiIIy of RR#1 BrucefieId, Mary Anne Ieniuk (Bob) of AtIanta, GA, Jerry (Brenda) of RR#4 Seaforth and Iinda OKeefe (Davvid) of Pickering. Cherished Grandma of 27 and Great Grandma of 23. Dear sister of Frances Roy (Nell) of Mississauga, Patricia McQuiIIan (Jim) of Iondon, sister-in-Iaw of George De Jong (Rita) of Goderich, BiII De Jong of RR#1 BrucefieId and friend Mary Smith of CIinton. Mary wiII be fondIy remembered by her many nieces, nephews and friends.
Predeceased by her parents CharIes and Jessie (nee Aikenhead) Iane, mother and father-in-Iaw Hendrika and Anton De Jong, brother BiII Iane, brother-in-Iaw Tony De Jong and sisters-in-Iaw Betty, Noella and Doreen De Jong.
Visitation wiII be heId at McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, 519-527-1390, on Wednesday, September 25th from 2-4 (with Parish Prayers at 4 p.m.) and 7-9 p.m. FuneraI Mass of Christian BuriaI for Mary wiII be heId at St. James Roman CathoIic Church, 22 Victoria St. N., Seaforth, on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 11 a.m. Fr. Chris GiIIespie officiating. Interment wiII take pIace St. James Roman CathoIic Cemetery and a reception wiII foIIow at the RoyaI Canadian Iegion, Seaforth Branch 156.
MemoriaI donations to St. James Roman CathoIic Church or the CIinton PubIic HospitaI wouId be appreciated and can be made through the funeraI home or by visiting Marys memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
Evelyn Steckle Vincent
Tony & Pam,
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. I understand your mother was an amazing lady and nurse and loved by all.
Helen Southgate & family
Dear Pat, Heather & family – our sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear mom. She was a sweetheart and will be greatly missed.
Peter & Lanie Albers
Our deepest sympathy with the loss of your mother and grandmother. She was a very kind lady. Your family is in our prayers!
Leo and Sharon Medd
Jeff and family, Our condolences for the Loss on your Mom, she was a great lady, and neighbour, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God Bless
Elaine Zacher
Nicole, my deepest sympathy to you & your family. Your Grandmas sounds like an amazing woman. Cherish your memories. They will give you comfort as you go through this difficult time.
Joanne Hickey
My sincere sympathy to the DeJong family. Mary was such a warm and friendly woman, with a deep love of family. She was also the best nurse and friendliest face to new Moms at CPH. What a wonderful legacy she has left.
Karen Dalton
Jim and Brenda and Family, Larry and I are so sorry for the loss of your Mother, our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Karen and Larry Dalton
Deb and Dave Cooper
Dear Jim ,Brenda and family
Sorry to hear of your mother and grandmother&&single&&s passing. May a memory bring a smile to your face every day.
Ray and Linda McNichol
Our condolences to each of you. I have many fond memories of working with your mom as a nurse at the Clinton Hospital, and upon her retirement as a volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society. She has left quite a mark on the lives of many people. She was an amazing person, and was a privilege to have known. Sincerely Ray and Linda McNichol
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Mary Margaret Kelly
Greetings and sympathies to you all but especially my grade school buddies, Tony and Pat. It sounds like you all took good care of your mom, as she did for her family and many more. Sincere condolences. Mary Margaret Kelly
Bill & Marlene Holman
Jim, Brenda & family, we are sorry to here about your Mom & Grandmother. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Denis McBride and Heather Ament
To the DeJong family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences on the loss of your mom. May the love of family and friends comfort you at this most difficult time…
Allyson Cardiff
Please accept my condolences on Mary&&single&&s passing. She was a wonderful lady and my parents & I thought the world of both her and Gordon. I know you will miss her terribly.
Joanne Sans
My deepest sympathy to the DeJong family on the loss of your loved one.
Keith, Gloria & Mark Wilbee
Jerry & Brenda and Family –
Matt& Amy and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time of loss in your family.
Donna and Harry Arts
Our deepest sympathies to you Pat and Heather, and to your entire family, with the loss of your Mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patti Munnings
Mary was a caring nurse and person in general. I knew her when I worked with the Clinton Public Hospital Auxilary when I was doing baby photography – oh how she loved her babies. I also worked with her when we were both with Huron Hospice. She will be missed. My prayers are with her family.
Kay and Stan mailloux
Condolancies to all the family. We are sorry we did not send this earlier but only found out recently. We have donated in Maty`s name to Huron Hospice Volunteer service as Mary was one of our wonderful volunteers this donation was given directly to the Hospice office.