Peacefully, with her family by her side at the Seaforth Community Hospital, Petronella “Nellie” Jansen passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late John Jansen (2008). Dear mother of Rudy (Mary) Jansen of Exeter, Wilma Jansen of Waterloo, Bob (Sandra) Jansen, Mary-Lou (Allan) Murray and Steve (Val) Jansen, all of Seaforth. Proud grandmother of Trish (Dan) McLaughlin and Nic (Julie) Jansen; Michael (Emilie) Ward, Matthew (Kristine) Ward; Derek Jansen, Mark Jansen, Rachel (Kyle) Clemintino, Sadie (Patrick) Allamby; Andrea (Paul) Reynen, Alex (Angela) Murray, Devin (Rebecca) Murray, Laura Murray, Robert Murray and Sarah Murray; Travis (Justine Reid) Jansen, Hannah Jansen, Colin (Marlese Coombs) Jansen and Ellen Jansen. Also survived by nine great-grandchildren. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Dear sister of Gerrit Jakobs (Toos) and sister-in-law of Annie Jakobs, Jan Gerrits, Anton (Riet) Jansen, and Mien Jansen all of The Netherlands. Predeceased by sons Michael (1965) and John (1976), daughter Diane (1981), 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and twelve of John’s siblings all of The Netherlands.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 87 Goderich Street West, SEAFORTH on Wednesday, June 26th from 5 – 8 PM. Parish prayers will be said at 8 PM in the funeral home. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. James Catholic Church, 22 Victoria Street, SEAFORTH on Thursday, June 27th at 11 AM with Father Ronnie Tagnines and Deacon Dan McPhee Presiding. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh. Interment St. James Cemetery, Seaforth.
Donations to the Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation, St. James Cemetery – Seaforth, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Geraldine Wilson
I wish to extend my sincere sympathy and prayers to all the family.
Geraldine Wilson
Mark Upshall & Michelle
Our deepest sympathy to the Jansen family
Brian and Karen Nigh
Our condolences to the Jansen family.
Janet and Jim Papple
Our deepest sympathy to all of the Jansen family. First met your Mom when she worked in Larones and always remembered her friendliness at the time.
Janet/Frank Winters
Rudy Mary and the entire Jansen family, Our condolences on the loss of your mother. May you take comfort in her peace.
Jean Van Drunen
My deepest sympathy to the Jansen family. My thoughts and prayers for Nellie
Joanne and Dave Tilley
To the Jansen family and extended families,
Heartfelt condolences to everyone. Keep the wonderful memories of your Mom and Grandmother close to your heart. Find peace in knowing she has been reunited with family who have gone before her.
Michelle Van Loon
Dear Jansen Family,
Our sincere condolences at this difficult time. We will hold you close in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff and Michelle Van Loon
Wilma Jakobs
Dear Jansen-Jakobsfamily,
Our sincere condolances with the passing of (aunt) Nellie.
We cherish the memories of her visits to the Netherlands and our trip to Canada in 2008. 🌻
Wilma Jakobs & Gérard Zeegers
Joy Ross
My sincere sympathy to Nellies family, she was a dear lady, always loved my talks with her, keep her memories close to your heart, My thoughts and prayers are with you all, Joy Ross,
Gerdie Venneman
Our condolences to our family in Canada for there loss of there mother en grandmother Nellie.
I remember the nice and warm visit we have in 1992 with my mother Annie, the sister off John the husband off Nellie. Aunt Nellie was such a great host at our stay. Kind regards from the Netherlands behalve off my 3 brothers, John , Rob, and Jeroen and myself Gerdie Venneman
Marloes Wolff-Gerrits
Dear familie,
I’am so sorry with the loss of tante Nellie, your mother and grandma, even great grandmother.
Last 2 years I was able to see her in Canada, very special moments with her loving family, these wonderful memories I will never forget.
Tante Nellie was good on enjoying small things, loves her family very much. Finally reunited with her loved ones.
Wish you all a lot of strength with the loss of your lovely mother and grandma.
Loves from Joost, Marloes, Marit and Thijmen Wolff-Gerrits
We appreciate it very much that a few years ago she was still able to come and visit us in the Netherlands. She was a very kind and sweet woman. A great loss for you all.
We wish you a lot of strength together.
Ido en Ivonne Ypma-Jakobs
Carla van Vlodrop-Jakobs
Lieve neven en nichten Jansen, gecondoleerd met het verlies van jullie moeder, oma, overgrootoma.
Voor mij was ze tante Nellie uit Canada. Lief attent en vol aandacht voor haar medemens. Zo herinner ik mij haar de keren dat ze aan Nederland bezoek bracht en ze ook bij haar broer Pieter en vrouw Tonny (mijn ouders) was.
Ik wens julllie veel sterkte en moge de mooie herinneringen jullie veel troost bieden.
Liefs Carla en John
Marty & Anne Marie Bedard
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone. Nellie had such a beautiful soul and although she will be missed by many she will forever hold a special place in your heart.
Jackie & Don Brooks
Deepest sympathy to the Jansen family.
Saying good bye is always difficult, but her memories will always have a warm place in your hearts.
Nancy Verberne
We were so sorry to hear of Nellie’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Dianne Beuerman
Sincere condolences to the Jansen family. Our families were connected for many years. Great friends and neighbours to my parents. She will be missed.
Wayne & Wilma Knight
Our sincere sympathies to all in the Jansen family in the loss of your dear Mother/Grandmother.
Ken & Ann Menheere
Sorry to hear of Nellie’s passing.
I will remember her kind words and interest in our family whenever we met.
Our sincerest condolences to the Jansen family.
Luke and Bonnie Janmaat
So sad to hear of Nellie’s passing . Our deepest condolences to all the Jansen families. Nellie was loved by all who knew her and will be missed. She was a kind and gentle soul and we shared many lovely chats and visits over the years.
Alex Veens
Sincerest condolences to all the Jansen family.
Alex & Dymphie Veens.
John & Michelle Wilson
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! She was a dear lady!💕
Beth & Harold Van Doornik
Sending our condolences to the entire Jansen family. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Cindy Dorssers
I’m so deeply sorry to hear about your mom/grandma. She was a wonderful lady with a great smile. My deepest sympathy to the whole family.
Dianne and Gary Bennett
Sending our deepest Sympathy to Nellie’s entire family .
Colleen Lowes
You all have my sympathies on the loss of your Mother
Larry & Colleen Lowes
Ido en Ivonne Ypma-Jakobs
Dear nieces, cousins and your families and loved ones,
We would like to offer our condolences for the loss of your dear mother(-in-law) and grandmother Nellie. My/our aunt.
We appreciate it very much that a few years ago she was still able to come and visit us in the Netherlands. She was a very kind and sweet woman. A great loss for you all.
We wish you a lot of strength together.
Ido en Ivonne Ypma-Jakobs
Gary & Ann Cronin
Dear Rudy, Wilma, Bob, Mary Lou, Steve and families,
So sorry to hear about your mom, grandma. Nellie was a lovely lady! Keeping all of you in our Thoughts and Prayers!
Bill Wallace
Our sincere condolences to the Jansen family Nellie was a special and caring person.
Bill and Rowena Wallace
Hilrita Arts
To the Jansen Families:
May your memories keep her forever near.
She was a great friendly, warm soul.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
John and Hilrita Arts
Lilliane Laporte
Rudy, Mary and family
So sorry to read about the passing of your mom. Thoughts and prayers sent your way.
Ricki Vansteelandt
My sincere sympathy to all the Jansen family. Nellie was a kind and caring person. Treasure the memories of the happy times and hold them close in your heart!
Dennis and Lorrie O'Reilly
Our sincere condolences to the Jansen family. May she rest peacefully.
Amelia Ertel
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all and sending love!
Harry and Donna Arts
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Jansen family. May your lasting memories of Nellie help heal the sorrow in your hearts.
Bryan Vincent
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Jansen family in the loss of your mom and grandmother. Thinking of all of you at this time!
Bryan and Lynda
Frank and Deb Vincent
Our condolences to the entire Jansen family. Nellie was such a lovely lady.
Diane Elston
Nellie was a caring lady who was kind to everyone. Sympathy to all your family for your loss.
Diane Martens Elston
Marissa (Scott) Berdan
Sending condolences to the Jansen family. My thoughts are with you all at this time.
Marlene/ Dave de Vries
Dear Family,
Our deepest Sympathies to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. What a beautiful,strong woman!
Jack & Trudy Groothuis
We always had a nice chat with Nellie when we visited my mother at the Manor. Our families have known each other for a very long time. Deepest condolences and kindest thoughts to the Jansen family.
Joan Stapleton
Thoughts are with you dear Jansen family during this time of sorrow.She was such a darling and beautiful lady.My wishes is that her memories bring you peace,strength and comfort.
Trish and Paul MacGregor
Our sincere condolences to your family. Your mom will be remembered for her kindness and warm smile. She was a lovely person. Hold tight to the good memories and shared stories.
Riet en Anton Jansen
Gecondoleerd met het verlies van onze lieve schoonzus Nellie.
Fijne herinneringen aan onze contacten en bezoekjes.
Mary Blake
My deepest sympathy to all of the Jansen family.
Gerda and Cor Vanden Hoven
Sincere condolences on the loss of a dear mother, grandma and friend to many. She was a wonderful lady and a family friend from long ago. She is now reunited with her beloved children and family. I remember her friendly smile, May the happy memories help you through these difficult days. RIP Nelly
Nancy Kunder Malachowski
Bob, Sam, and the Jansen family: I was sad to read of the loss of your mother and grandmother. You are all in my thoughts at this difficult time.
Cathy and Gerard Landry
Condolences to all the Jansen families.
Teresa Van Dooren Pemberton
So sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of your mom and the whole family.
Kathy Smith
My sincere sympathy to the Jansen Families on the passing of Nellie a kind and caring person ..She always had time for a chat whether it was at the grocery store or on the Main Street..You are in my thoughts and prayers.. With Sympathy Kathy Smith (Nigh)
Mary & Jim Barnes
Deepest sympathy Rudy & Mary and the entire Jansen families. Know that she is eternally happy.
Mary & Jim
Brian and Wendy Murray
Sincere condolences to Nellie’s family and friends. She was a kind and caring woman with an amazing smile . She will be remembered by many.
Joanne Sans
No matter how old we are, it’s never easy to lose a parent. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve.
Greg, Emily & Brendan Ryan
Our deepest sympathies to the Jansen family, we are very sorry to hear about the passing of Nellie, she was an amazing woman. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
-The Ryan’s
Gerry & Nancy O'Reilly
To all the Jansen families. We were sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. May the memories she has left behind bring comfort in the days ahead. Gerry & Nancy O’Reilly
Paul & Cathy Hulley
To all the Jansen Families, Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies go out to you all at this very sad and difficult time. Cherish the wonderful memories forever in your hearts
Saskia Gerrits
Send you all strenght and love and light to comfort my cousins in Canada and your mum was my lovely aunt. I really love her smiles and great energy, she was a very stromen women and down to earth. I loved her like i love my family in Canada. Take care and i semd you so much love and comfort in thise days ♡ love from Saskia
José Jakobs
Dear nieces and nephews and all the others who love “aunt” Nelly,
Sorry for your loss, wish you all a lot of strength.
Thinking of you.
Love
José Jakobs
Keith Murray
We are sorry to hear of Nellie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Keith and Cindy
Cindy Nigh
Sending love and prayers to all of the Jansen family. I feel truly blessed to have had the opportunity to meet and share many chats with such a pleasant and beautiful lady. You will be missed. May the memories you have provide you comfort now and in the days ahead. Cindy Nigh ❤️🙏🏻
Chris Ducharme
Nellie was a good friend to mom when she lived at the manor. I’m sorry for your loss
Tony and Fran Relouw
So sorry to hear of Nellie’s passing and we send our condolences to all of the Jansen family. She was a dear friend to many, especially my sister, Joanne. May she rest in peace.
Tony and Frances Relouw
Josephine (Willems) Skoblenick
My condolences to the Jansen family. I have many fond memories of visits with the family and the kindness Nellie always showed to me. As you gather with your family and friends, may the love and memories of Nellie shared bring you comfort.
Margaret Prout
My sincere condolences to all Nellie’s family. Cherish your many memories
of your dear Mom and may they help you now and in the coming days.
Colleen Rowland Eickmeier
Deepest sympathies to all of the Jansen family. Praying for your peace and comfort.
Carol Windsor(Advisor - Eric Campbell Ford)
Rudy and family
Extending my sincere condolences to the entire Jansen family on the loss of your mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Hold the memories close to your heart to help you through the difficult road ahead. A Mother’s love will always be there to hold you tight.
Mary Ann & Frank Verberne
Sincerest sympathy to the entire family. Your mother was a great lady!
Mary, Kevin, Curtis(Nicole) and Courtney Bennett
Thinking of the entire Jansen Family. Hoping your memories find you comfort during this difficult time. Nellie was such a pleasure to care for during her time at the Nursing Home. I(Courtney) will miss our chats about her family who she loved so dearly.
Louise Harris
Deepest sympathy, thinking of all of you at this difficult time!🙏
Dave Minhinnick
My sincere condolences to Bob, Sandra and family on the loss of your Mother.
Dave M.
Bruce and Sharon Wilbee
Our sympathy to the entire Jansen family at this sad time.
Deborah Jacques
Our thoughts are with you Rudy and Mary with the loss of your dear Mom. May her memory be a blessing and rest with the angels Nellie! Hugs from John and Deb.❤️❤️
Karen and John Menheere
JANSEN FAMILY
PLEASE accept our Deepest Sympathy. Time cannot steal the treasures that we carry in our Hearts.
Rest in Peace Nellie
John and Karen Menheere
Suzanne Jessome
Condolences to the family. Thinking of all of you during this time. I will miss Nellie. We had lots of great talks. Nellie was always pleasant and grateful! Such a lovely person. Nellie was blessed with a wonderful family that made sure Mom was their priority. That speaks volumes! So sorry for your loss. Xox
Mary Margaret Kelly
What a lovely and long life Nellie lived. I met Wilma in grade one and went to the farm to have a play date. Nellie introduced me to “chocolate hail” sandwiches! May she RIP and the family embrace the memories.
Marian Finlayson
To the Jansen Family,
My deepest sympathy to you all in the loss of your Mother and grandmother.
May all your wonderful memories of
Nellie comfort you at this sad time.
Anne Marie & Steve McGregor
Our sincere condolences to Nellie’s family. She was a beautiful lady inside and out always friendly and interested in others. She will be missed.
Terry & Connie Trotter
We are so sorry for your loss. Nellie was a wonderful neighbour on George Street East. She always had time for a chat and always asked how our girls were doing. Holding you all in our prayers.
Rose and Piet Loomans
Wonderful memories of your mom ( and dad), especially while living at RR5 across the road from us. A life well lived. Always a smile and greeting from her when we saw her through the years. May she rest in peace.
Jim and Jean Maloney.
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Maureen and Merv Agar Agar
Our deepest Sympathy to all the Jansen family. The preious time with your mom/grandmother will always be cherished memories.
Thinking of You,
Merv and Maureen
Carolanne Doig
My sincere sympathy to all of Nellie’s family and friends. She was always smiling.
Jim and Janneke Murray
Please know that you are in our thoughts. Always so sad to say goodbye to those we love so much.
Marian Verijdt -jakobs
Dear cousins
A great loss of a great woman. She was an example to live by. Despite her sadness always interested you as a person.
Wish you all a lot of strength with the loss of a very sweet mother.
Carol Duquette
My deepest sympathy to all the Jansen family. Nellie was such a wonderful lady. Hugs to all 💔
Jim McNichol
Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers for all the Jansen families. Jim &Danica
Kathy & Greg O’Reilly
Our sympathy on the loss of your Mom/Grandma. Cherish the many happy memories. Our thoughts & prayers at this difficult time.
Greg & Kathy O’Reilly
Reg whyte
To all
May your memories keep your hearts happy.
Bill and Regi
Catherine Melady
Deepest sympathy to the Jansen family! A beautiful lady will be missed by many!
Marilyn Horne
I worked with Nellie at Larone’s store. She was a great lady and a joy to be with. I’m sure she will be greatly missed. My condolences to all your families. Marilyn Horne
Sharon Maloney
Dear Rudy and Mary and the Jansen Family: my sympathy to you all on the passing of your Mother. Keep the memories close of your Mother, these memories will keep you strong!
Sharon Maloney and Family
Marian Verijdt -jakobs
Lieve nieces and nephews
A great loss of a great woman. She was an example to live by. Despite her sadness always interested you as a person.
Wish you all a lot of strength with the loss of a very sweet mother.
Jo van Loon
Always a great lady to run into and have a chat. I am sure she is having a great reunion with your siblings in Heaven. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Jo and Cinth
Audrey O’Rourke
Your mom was a real treasure. She is finally reunited with her loved ones.
Ken and Deb Janmaat
To the Jansen Family
Sorry to hear of Nellie’s passing. She was a wonderful lady. Hold onto the memories . Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie Beueman
My sincere condolences on the passing of your mom.prayers to all of you.
Sheila Feeney
My Deepest Sympathy to all the Jansen Family. I am sorry to hear of Nellie’s passing. May all your precious memories of her bring all of you comfort through the difficult days ahead. Fly with the Angels Nellie.
Glen and Deb Haney
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your mom.
She was a wonderful woman.
Ken and Elaine DeCorte
Our sympathies to the entire Jansen family. Such a kind and caring lady that will truly be missed by many.
Pete and Chris VanBoekel
Peter and Chris Van Boekel
Sorry to hear of Nellie’s passing. Sympathy to the family. Our prayers are with you..
Helen and Brian Oldfield
Dear Jansen family, sending heartfelt condolences, thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Thankful that she is at peace now but she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. May your best memories of happy times together bring you comfort.
Peter & Frances
Your mom was a beautiful lady, inside and out.
It’s those little ‘remember when’ moments that will bring you smiles.
Our condolences to all Nellie’s family.
Peter & Frances
Connie & Mike Marion
So so sorry to hear about mom. She was one of the best! Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers!
Mary Anne McNichol
What a beautiful strong woman your Mother was. Keep all the great memories close to your heart and draw on them always. Hugs and prayers for all.
Mary Anne McNichol and family