Turned heading 270 Degrees West with family at his side at L.H.S.C Victoria Hospital on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 of St. Joseph and formerly of London, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Elsie (Jackman) Frijters for 58 years. Dear father of Sidney Frijters of Goderich, Jeff and Melanie Frijters, and Jim Frijters all of London and Michelle and Steve Peckham of Madison, Alabama. Dear grandfather of Nicole, and Matthew; Scott, Owen, Chloe and Isabelle. Dear brother and brother-in law of Mia VandenNewenhowff, Willie and Ria Frijters, Toon Frijters, Jan Frijters and Maryanne and Kees Nuijten all of the Netherlands. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Fondly remembered by Laurie and Tom Diemand and Steven and Eve Diemand.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 49 Goshen Street, Friday evening Zurich 7 -9 PM where the Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 73334 Bluewater Hwy, on Saturday, June 2nd at 11AM with Father Matthew George officiating. Prayers will be said in the funeral home Friday evening at 6:30 PM.
Netty van Schaik
Netty van Schaik Holland)
Dears Elsie, Syd, Jeff, James and Michelle.
My deepest condolences!! Thinking of you all, with love, Netty
Paul Latimer
I remember Mike fondly from working at Ron Riley Aero years ago.
He was an excellent craftsman and pilot and so knowledgeable about things.
I will miss his stories of local events and history and his sense of humour.
My condolences to you and your family.
Blue Water Rest Home
Elsie and Family;
On behalf of the Residents , Staff and Board of Blue Water Rest Home, we would like express our sincere condolences.
Michael’s contributions to the Home will never be forgotten.
Lyndon & Diane Campbell
Dear Elsie and family,
Our deepest condolences on Mike’s passing. Diane , the kids and I were down east for another funeral so were not able to attend the services. Mike was an amazing man. Highly principled with great values and a great love of God. He was a mentor to me in my faith journey through our time together in Cursillo and an example to me in being true to one’s, faith, family and values. He will be truly missed but his many great gifts to this world will carry on in the hearts and lives of those he loved the most, his family and friends.
Mike Ash and Kathy Liberty
Our condolences to Mike’s family. Mike was a real gentleman and a great friend and story-teller to our flying community. We just got back from a flying trip, and couldn’t make the visitation, but we were thinking of Mike and will miss him.
AngelaPellerin
Elsie, so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Keeping you in my prayers.
Bill Verellen
Our condolences on Mike’s passing to all the Frijters family,
On behalf of COPA Flight 69
Bill & Cheryl Verellen
Stratford
Audrey (Lemon) Webb
Sorry to hear of Mike’s passing! A lot of memories of your young family (as a babysitter), and co-worker at Honeywell. In those days, it was gliding at the Kintore Field.
Sue McGee
Elsie & family: So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Treasure all of your special memories.
John Vanrooy Jr.
Michael will be missed deeply by the Men’s Cursillo 2018 Team . . . Rest in Peace our friend. Chris, John Jr, Francis, Father Matt, Peter, Andrew, Cal, Doug, Ernie, Joel, and Pat.
George Wilson
We have lost a great story teller and craftsman. I thoroughly enjoyed Mike’s company. He will be missed. My thoughts are with the family.
Diane and Mike O'Shea
Our sincerest sympathy, Elsie. We were so very sorry to receive the news while travelling in New Brunswick. We will keep Mike and your family in our prayers.
Dave Frayne
Sorry to learn of Mike’s, he was my people loader at the last COPA for Kids at Sexsmith.
He was a gentleman and will be missed.
Carla Brizz
Rest in Peace Michael, you are in God`s arms!
My condolences to Elsie and family.
May the memories warm your hearts and heal your pain.
Love and prayers.
Sue and George Boras
Michelle and family, George and I are so sad to hear of your fathers pasing. I know how special he was to you all! May he rest in eternal peace.
Diane Ori & Family
A good heart has stopped beating….
A good soul ascended to heaven….
May our Lord bless and comfort your family during this time of grief.
Remember the wonderful memories…
All my love ❤️
Ronald Helm
Dear Elsie and family,
Anne and I were so sorry to hear about Mike’s passing, Please accept our most sincere condolences. Mike and I shared much through our flying days. I will miss him.
God Bless
Ron and Anne Helm
Rev Brian Laidler
Dear Elsie and Family,
Sandra and I are deeply saddened with the passing of your Michael. Please accept our deepest condolences and we pray you will know the Lord’s comfort in your time of sorrow and sense of loss. As with many others we will miss our friend Mike.
All our love and prayers
Rev Brian & Sandra Laidler
Don Ward
My condolences to the entire Frijters family in this difficult time. I have fond memories of Mike and his passion for flying. Thoughts and prayers for you all.
Tom and Laurie Diemand and family
Our hearts are sore and sad, we will all miss Opa so much. His earthly suffering has ended and he is now at peace. Thank you all so much hope for including us, it means more to us than you will ever know. We loved him very much. God’s blessings for all as you you spend this time together grieving your husband, Dad and Opa.
Tanya Terpstra
May the Lord wrap his arms or comfort around you at this time.
Sheila Burr
Much love coming to you all at this sad time. He leaves a fine legacy.
Mike & Deb Boyd
We send our deepest sympathy to the entire family during this most difficult time. Please know he is in gods hands now and resting in peace. And looking down on you.
Stephanie Myszkowski
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. We enjoyed our times with him during our summers at Vista Beach. Our prayers are with you.
Frank and Stephanie Myszkowski
Geoffrey McMurray
I am so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing, thoughts and prayers to all the family….. Remember all the good times you had together and he is with each of you everyday onward….
Glen Latour
Dear Frijters family, please accept our heartfelt condolences on Mikes passing, his kind heart will always be missed. May the wind always be at your back Mike…Glen and Barbara Latour.
Weavers
So sorry for your loss! Keeping you all in our prayers… God bless!