After a long battle with cancer, Pieter passed away peacefully at the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital with family at his side on Monday, November 8, 2021 of Ilderton at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Rose (Van Wijk) Bakker. Pieter was a very proud father, Opa and Great Opa. He is survived by his children, Anna-Lee (John) Straatman, Cindy (Scott) Webster, Lisa (Charles) Ansems and Peter (Teresa) Bakker. Proud Opa of Nick Pittman (Kate), Lianna Van Engelen (Eric) Brandon Straatman, (Dawnna) Trevor Straatman; Emily, Kyle, David and Ashley Webster; Jeremy (Elsa), Alisha Ansems; Kayla, Ryan, Kent and Julia Bakker. Beloved Great Opa of Annabelle, Jacob, Emma, and Nathan Van Engelen, William and Jack Pittman, Kanon and Tucker Straatman, and Tova Ansems. Pieter is predeceased by all of his siblings and fondly remembered by his in-laws, many nieces and nephews in Canada and the Netherlands.
Pieter was born in Oranjewoud, Friesland, the Netherlands on May 31, 1939, the second youngest child of Jan and Antje Bakker. He immigrated to Canada by himself in 1958 at the age of 18 landing at Pier 21 in Halifax, NS and then travelled to London, Ontario, with only 15 dollars in his pocket. Pieter married the love of his life, Rose, in 1963, enjoying 58 years of marriage. Pieter worked in construction for more than 40 years. His second love was farming. He started farming just outside of London and then in Lucan for many years. He was extremely proud to retire on his farm outside of Ilderton where he spent time gardening and raising chickens, pheasants, peacocks, and even a few cattle. Pieter was instrumental in the formation of the Lucan Minor Soccer Club.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Friday from 2 -4 and 6 – 8 PM. Due to Provincial COVID-19 restrictions, each person must RSVP for the visitation, please click “Register Now” below to register.
A private family Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church on Saturday, November 13th at 2:30 PM with Father Steve Wlusek presiding. Interment St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Lucan. Though the Mass is private, the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.
A public Celebration of Life will be held at the Ilderton Community Centre, 13168 Ilderton Road, Ilderton on Saturday, November 13th at 4:30 PM. Due to Provincial COVID-19 restrictions, each person must RSVP for the celebration of life. Please click “Register Now” below to register. Due to Provincial COVID-19 proof of vaccination restrictions, each person must show proof that they are fully vaccinated to attend the celebration. Proof of vaccination can be obtained by visiting covid19.ontariohealth.ca.
Donations to the National Poppy Trust Fund or Lucan Minor Soccer would be appreciated by the family.
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Reg and Joan Crawford
Sorry to hear of Pieter’s passing. Reg remembers him well when they were both in construction in and around Lucan. And also playing soccer on the same team. We offer to you Rose and your family our deepest sympathy.
Nadja Zimmer
Liebe Rose und Familie
Wir wünschen Euch herzliches Beileid und sind traurig, dass wir Piet nicht nochmal treffen konnten. Was für eine schöne Zeit wir mit Euch bereits erleben durften. Wir bedanken uns sehr für Eure Gastfreundschaft. Zu Besuch im wunderbaren Canada, Auch hier in Deutschland wart Ihr willkommene Gäste. Voller schöner und guter Erinnerungen denken wir fest an Euch alle. Am liebsten denken wir an die wilde Riksha Fahrt durch Köln.
Wir wünschen Euch, dass Euer Herz in diesen Tagen nicht zu schwer wird.
Mit Liebe senden wir eine virtuelle Umarmung.
Ulrich und Nadja Zimmer
Rene and Mary Van Bommel
Our condolences to Rose and the entire family. May all your happy memories of Pieter bring you the strength you need to get through the days to come. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Excel Pharmacy
Our Sincere Condolences
The staff at Excel Pharmacy
Joseph & Diane Kaak
Rose & Family,
Our sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
May all your happy memories bring you comfort now and always.
Joe & Diane Kaak
Alfons Van Wijk
Sincere condolences to my sister Rose and her extended family. Piet is an in inspiration to anyone who knows him. Dedicated to his family, courageous entrepreneur, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, he’s a great example for all to follow. He will Rest In Peace free from the physical pain he endured. I have great respect for him.
Ria de Boer Leistra
Lieve Familie Bakker,
“Those we love don’t go away,
they walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
so loved, so missed, so very dear.”
Langs deze weg willen wij jullie heel veel sterkte wensen bij het afscheid nemen van Oom Piet.
We zijn in gedachten bij jullie.
Gosé, Siem, Thijs en Ria de Boer
Terwispel Friesland
Riet van Wijk en Ben Hovels
Lieve Roos en familie
Piet is overleden! Na zoveel jaren ziek zijn, waarbij hij telkens weer opkrabbelde! Maar nu heeft hij rust!
Wij hebben mooie herinneringen aan onze tijd samen, in Canada, maar ook in Borne en in Friesland. Ben herinnert zich nog goed hoe hij met Piet ging vissen op zijn vaste stekje aan het meer.
We wensen jou Roos en jullie allemaal veel sterkte in de komende tijd. We denken aan jullie!
Ben en Riet (Borne)
Riet van Wijk en Ben Hovels
Lieve Roos en familie, van harte gecondoleerd met het overlijden van Piet, ook van Louise en Tineke. Zolang ziek geweest en iedere keer weer opgekrabbeld!
Wat hebben we mooie tijden gehad samen, wij bij jullie in Canada, en hier in Borne. Fijne herinneringen hebben we daaraan. Ben weet nog goed hoe hij met Piet is gaan vissen op zijn eigen stek aan het meer.
We wensen jou Roos en je kinderen en kleinkinderen veel sterkte in de komende tijd. We denken aan jullie.
Veel liefs Ben en Riet (Borne)
Meagan Whiting
Our deepest sympathies to the family during this difficult time. May all your great memories give you strength during this difficult time time. Keeping you all in or prayers
The Burgess-Whiting Family
Wick and Wilma Hamstra
Dear Rose and family,
We would like to extend our sincere condolences with the passing of your husband and father. Our sympathies during this difficult time.
Debbie and Pete Geerts
To the Bakker family – Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Joe and Angela Ansems and family
My thoughts and prayers are with the Bakker Family thru these difficult times Pieter was a wonderful man and deeply loved.
Marc & Kathleen Décosse
Condolences and love to all the Bakker family from the Décosse family. Keep all your memories close and hug your family tight. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. ❤️
Jeff & Deb Vossen
Rose and family,
Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your husband and father. I have many fond childhood memories of spending time with your family and appreciate the lifelong friendship with our family. You are in our prayers.
Linda Baker & Ed Black
Anna-Lee, John and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you lay your father to rest and celebrate his life with shared memories, tears, hugs, and laughter.
Linda and Ed
Bonnie Manders
I offer my condolences to Rose and family during this difficult time and in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Léonie en Wil Klaassen
Vandaag, 10 november heb ik een briefje gestuurd aan Roos.
Wij condoleren haar, alle kinderen en kleinkinderen met dit grote verlies.
Wij koesteren heel veel mooie herinneringen!
Gerry and mary Huysmans
Our sincere condolences to rose and family,with the loss of husband,father and opa Pieter, our prayers are with you in this difficult time. Gerry and mary Huysmans
Glenn and Joan Johnson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Rose and your family, at this difficult time.
Julie and Al Rollings
Madame Ansems, Rose, and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of Pieter’s passing. May his memories help you get through your saddened days. Thinking of you all.
Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Al, Julie, Em, Erin, and Jacob.
Thieu Arts
Rose, kinderen en kleinkinderen,
Graag wil ik ook langs deze weg getuigen van mijn diepste medeleven met jullie na het overlijden van Piet.
Samen met hem heb jij heel wat mee moeten maken, Rose. Ondanks alle wederwaardigheden heb je steeds welgemoed de draad van het dagelijkse leven weer opgepakt. Daarbij heb je ongetwijfeld erg veel steun gehad van Piet, de nuchtere Fries, die ten allen tijde zichzelf bleef en met zorg zijn almaar groter wordende familie koesterde.
Op hun beurt zullen je kinderen en kleinkinderen je graag steunen in deze moeilijke tijden.
Ik wens jullie allen veel kracht en sterkte toe dit verlies een plek te geven on jullie leven.
Piet, hij ruste in vrede
John &Annie Thuss
Our sincerest condolences with passing of Pieter, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.May he Rest In Peace.
John and Annie Thuss
John &Annie Thuss
Our sincerest condolences with passing of Pieter, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
John and Annie Thuss
Pandora & Dave Firman
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I know God will grant you and your family the strength to bear his loss and move forward knowing you have great memories to look back on.
Love from
Pandora & Dave
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Rose & Family Our Sincere Condolences on your Loss of Pieter, Husband , Father & Opa. Our Thoughts & Prayers to all the Family at this very difficult time.
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Kathy and Bob
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May you happy memories give you strength during this sorrowful time.
Roy & Mary Jane van Kasteren
Rose and Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss, Pieter was a kind hearted honest man with his unique one of a kind smile which he always wore. Please accept our heartfelt condolences!
Flory
Beste Tante Rose en (klein)kinderen,
Gecondoleerd met het verlies van uw/ jullie man en vader/opa.
Heel veel sterkte toegewenst de komende tijd.
Flory Schavemaker de Boer
Dochter Annie en Lute
Catrien Bakker
Gecondoleerd met jullie grote verlies. Veel sterkte voor de komende tijd.
Catrien Bakker
Julie Hundey
Madame Ansems,
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You and your entire family are in our prayers.
The Hundey Family
Helen Bobyk
May fond memories of your father bring you comfort during this difficult time in your life. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please accept my condolences and may my prayers help comfort you.
Helen (Bobyk)
Sheila Butchart
Rose and family, my condolences with the passing of your husband and father.
Prayers
Sheila
Leroy and Nancy Maguire
Rose and family. So sorry to see Pieter has passed. We remember the Bakker family as neighbours at your farm in Lucan. Our sincere condolences.
Leroy and Nancy Maguire.
Andrew Michele Paige and Brooke general
Our deepest condolences to you Rose and your family and to Pete and Teresa and family
Treasure the the many wonderful memories all you have shared ! Prayers and love going out to you all ❤️🩹
Stephanie Fitzgerald
We would like to offer our deepest sympathies to Rose and family during this difficult time.
Our thoughts are with you.
Stephanie and Family