Peacefully at St. Marys Memorial Hospital on Friday, April 25th, 2014 of Granton in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Rilla (Gowan) Bakker for 56 years. Dear father of Victoria Bakker and Mat Kelly of Granton and Ben Bakker and Kim Bakker of Cambridge. Dear grandfather of Marcell, Savannah and Jason; and Gillian. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Lien Bakker of Holland, Pete and Betsy Bakker of London, Corrie Koetsier of Hamilton, John and Veronica Bakker of Glanworth, Martina and Leigh MacMillan of PEI, Walter and Cindy Veenstra of Brampton and Hendrika and Jella Fekkes of Jordan Station. Jim will be sadly missed by his cousin Jim and Corrie Bakker and the Hoekstra Families. Predeceased by his sister Adriana and brothers Martin and Adriaan.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main St., Lucan on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 29th, 2014 at 10:30 AM with Pastor Paul Vollick officiating.
Donations to the Canadian Angelman Syndrome Society would be appreciated by the family.
BAKKER: Jim of Granton
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Bob and Lynda LaForce
To Rilla and family.
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Jim is now in Gods Warm Hands. Please accept our deepest condolences. Jim will be missed. You are in our thoughts. Many Blessings to all.
Cousins Bob and Lynda
Isaac & Margaret Langford
Rilla. Thinking of you at this time. We always enjoyed Jim’s company.
Our sincere sympathy to you & your family. Hope to meet in Sept.
Doug Haskett
Dear Ben and families , We are just wanting to send our sympathy on the passing of your father . I have not seen Ben in many, many years . Doug , Melissa , Hayley and Emily Haskett
Randy, Sandra, Jackson and Mya McCurdy
Dear Rilla, Vicki and Family;
Our condolences are with all of you now during this time of great loss. Jim was a great conversationalist and a good man. We are sorry to hear of his passing. Hoping that this helps to comfort you during this time of great sadness.
Jill westman
A great guy! Sadly missed!
John Koetsier and family
Dear Aunt Rilla
We all are saddened by the loss of your husband and our dear Uncle Jim. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Natasha Liddle
My condolescenses to the whole family Jim “Opa” was an important figure in our lives growing up next door and he will be dearly missed
Shirley Westman and Bob & Janet Baker
Dear Rilla & family,
We were saddened to hear our your husband’s passing. We are sending sincere sympathy to all. We are unable to attend the funeral but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you today.
Love from you cousins,
Shirley, Bob and Janet
Clarke and Grace Rollings
Sorry to read of the loss of a good husband, father and grandfather. Our Sympathy to all the family. Take care in the days to come.
Clarke & Grace Rollings
Cheryl (Gricken) McNaughton
Rilla and family:
Wishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days
ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Cheryl (Gricken) & Randy McNaughton
Sally and Randy Michaelis
Vicky,
Sorry to hear about your dad – he was always very genial and gallant when we met. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Norma Siewert
Dear Rilla–my deepest sympathy in loss of your dear Jim. You may not remember me but long ago our paths met for a brief time in Old South London. I lost my husband Dieter last October. Sincere best wishes to you and your family. Norma Siewert
Sandra and Larry Hern
Dear Rilla,,
So sorry to read of the loss of your dear husband. Our sympathy to you and your family.
James and Danika Rzan
Jim will always be in our hearts. I wish I could express to you all the appropriate words. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Mike Rivera
Durk, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother Jim. May the good Lord hold Jim in His arms for all eternity.
Mike & Patti Rivera,
Malden, MA.
USA
Lita Miandro
Dear Rilla I was very saddened to hear about your dear husbands passing. He will be really missed at the card games. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Please convey my sympathy to your family Hold on to the memories. Lita
Sarah Keronhan and David Jensenius
We are sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Mary Brintnell
Dear Rilla,Vicky and all the Bakker family you have my deepest sympathy and prayers. Jim will be missed by many as he will be missed at the card games. Treasure the memories. Mary Brintnell
Joan & Dave Goddard
Dear Rilla and Family
We are sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Deepest Sympathy to you and your family.
Gary & Ilean Jones
Rilla, Sorry to hear about Jim’s passing, I remember having many conversations with Jim in my shop in Granton, We shared many stories and he had a good sense of humour. Our Condolences to You, Vicky and Ben and their families.
Pete & Trudy Barber
We are saddened by the news of Uncle Jim’s passing. Our heart felt condolences to you and your family.
Don and Heather Benner
Dear Rilla and Family…Just heard at church tonight that Jim had passed…Sending sincere sympathy to you and your family and keeping you in our thoughts at this sad time …Don, Heather and Family…
Debra Jacklin Goertz
I’m sorry for your loss. He will be sorely missed by many.
Arnold and Margaret Delong
Our condolences to the Bakker family.
Alex and Donna Westman
We are greatly saddened by Jims passing but grateful for a lifetime of wonderful memories of him. Please know that you are all in our hearts and in our prayers. Much love and hugs.