It is with great sadness we say goodbye to the Matriarch of our family, Martha Rooseboom, who passed away peacefully at South Huron Hospital on April 29, 2021 at the age of 91.
Beloved wife of the late Hein Rooseboom (1970). Predeceased by her daughter Minnie Deitz (2010) and son-in-law Gary Deitz (1996). Proud mother of Marg & Jim Sweitzer of Lucan, Albert & Trudy Rooseboom of Hensall, Martha & Bob Heywood of Exeter, Shirley & Kevin Nixon of Exeter, Brenda Rooseboom of Huron Park, and Minnie’s soulmate Brian Chappel of Bayfield. Cherished Oma of 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. Fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and extended family in Canada, U.S. and Holland.
Martha was born Oct 4, 1929 in the town of Klazienaveen, Holland. She was the youngest and the last surviving sibling in the Wijbrands family. She met her husband Hein at an event celebrating the end of the war in 1945. They were married on April 4, 1950 and moved to Canada a month later. They began their life in Canada in Queenston but soon moved to Southwestern Ontario where their family grew to 6 children. Tragedy struck the family when Hein suffered a fatal heart attack in 1970 at age of 42 leaving Martha a widow. She started to work at Queensway Nursing home until she retired in 1993. She enjoyed meeting with her many friends and family, reading, doing crossword puzzles and watching her favourite shows on TV. We knew not to call her when those shows were on. She faced several difficulties in her life but always kept her smile and good nature. It was very common to be asked “How’s your Mom? She’s such a nice lady.” In May 2020 she had a fall and made the decision that after all her years of independence, she was ready to move into assisted living. She took up residence at the Exeter Villa Retirement Home and despite Covid restrictions she managed to keep her good spirits.
A private family memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 5th at 11:00 a.m. at Exeter Christian Reformed Church. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Though the service is private, the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your own home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh. Arrangements entrusted to Haskett Funeral Homes, Exeter (519-235-1220).
A special thank you to the staff at South Huron Hospital and Exeter Villa Retirement Home for the care and compassion provided to Mom.
In lieu of flowers the family welcomes donations to South Huron Hospital Foundation, Heart & Stroke Foundation or charity of your choice.
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Michele (Triebner)Hunt
Martha, Bob and family
You have my deepest sympathies on the loss of your Mom. I will keep you in my prayers.
Exeter Villa
The residents and staff of Exeter Villa, join our hearts in an expression of sympathy and condolence to you and your family at this time of sorrow. May the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Laura Wilder
Sincere condolences for the loss of your Mom. May you find comfort in your memories and in the loving thoughts of those around you.
Dennis McBride
Our Sympathies to the entire Rosseboom Family
Marg Prout
My sincere sympathy to all Martha’s family and her friends.
Harry & Marg Knip
We are so sorry you have lost your Mom. She was a great woman and she raised a great family. We hope your memories help soften your grief.
Bob & Nancy Campbell
To the Rooseboom Family,
Sending our condolences to you all. Martha was a wonderful lady and we have fond memories of time spent at the Rooseboom home in our youth. God bless you all.
Bob & Nancy Campbell
Jackie & Fred Wells
So sorry for your loss. She was a very special woman who never seemed to change My memories are of a lady who never seemed flustered. Except when playing scrabble with Marg & I. She could never understand how 2 great friends could be so viscious over a “friendly” game of Scrabble.
May your memories bring you comfort.
Julie Grimminck
To the Rooseboom Family,
Deepest sympathy to everyone during this time of grief. May you be comforted by one another, and by seeing the blessings that you have been given through a special mom and grandma that has been passed onto you and your family.
Lynne Dobson
My sincere condolences to the entire family. Thinking of you all.
George and Sue Wilson
Marg, Albert, Martha, Shirley, Brenda and families and Minnie’s family, heartfelt condolences on the loss of your precious Mother. Martha was a caring woman. She was very kind to my Mom Dorothy Insley when she was a resident at Queensway. Cherish your wonderful memories and hold them close to your heart. May your faith, family and friends give you peace and comfort and strength. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson
M. Bosma, the Netherlands
To Aunt Martha’s children and family.
We would like to offer you our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Mother.
Aunt Gré
Uncle Tjabel
Aunt Lammie
Aunt Hennie
Aunt Sien
Aunt Fokelien
Kay Rathwell
The Rooseboom Family, our sincere condolences on the loss of your Mother. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed.
Kay Rathwell and Family
Gerry Brunzlow
Our sincere condolences to the Rooseboom family. I remember her when I was young and she was a very kind lady.
Honey Masse
Alyssa, Dalton and Noah
So sorry for the loss of your Great Grandma. Thinking of you at this time xo
Love,
Uncle G, Aunt Honey and the Kids
Honey Masse
Jeff Sarah & Family
So sorry for the loss of your Grandma and our deepest condelensces xo
Greg, Honey and Family
Mike Veri
To all the Rooseboom family our deepest condolences.
Mike & Lynn Veri and Families
Don and Judy Squire
Our sympathy on the loss of your Mother.
Don and Judy Squire
Diane and Joe Darling
Martha, Bob and family – so sorry for your loss. May the memories of happy times bring smiles.
Agnes Karsijns
Mede namens mijn moeder, tante Lammie (zus van Hein) onze condoleance.
Zelf heb ik ooit tante Martha ontmoet. In 1979.
Agnes Karsijns
Brad & Anne Mousseau
Martha & Bob, Albert & Trudy, Marg& Jim, Shirley & Kevin, Brenda & families, sincere condolences in the loss of your Matriarch, whom you must be so proud. May all your wonderful memories give you comfort in the days ahead. Brad & Anne
Richard & Brenda Schilbe
Sincere sympathy to the entire Rooseboom family at this very sad & difficult time!
Linda/Tony Charrette
Our sincerest sympathy to the entire Rooseboom family…Martha was a kind and thoughtful person. We both worked with Hein at Scholl’s Food Market and knew how proud Martha and him were of their family. Thought s and prayers to all of you
Roxanne Bloomfield
Rooseboom family,
Sending heartfelt condolences to you all. I have the fondest memories of Martha growing up in Hensall with Brenda as my best friend. Many hours spent in her home, she was a strong, kind, loving, hard working woman whom I had much respect for. Sending much strength and peace from across the miles.
Rest easy dear Martha. 🌹
Sincerely, Roxanne Lavery Bloomfield
JIM CHAPMAN
Martha, Bob and Families
My sympathy – keep the good memories – “she done good “
Ken & Dianne Clarke
Thinking of you all with sincere sympathy in your sad loss of your special Mom & Grandma. She raised a great family& much of her endearing personality can be seen reflected in her family💜 Cherish all your wonderful memories of her & times shared together! She was a beautiful lady inside & out , we are so glad to have known her. Love & hugs🤗💜
Cecilia Mittelholtz
Martha and Bob,
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I never knew her but she sounds like a beautiful lady who had a great life surrounded with many family members.
Frieda Zandbergen
My deepest sympathies to the whole family. May the Lord comfort you and give you His peace.
Evelyn and Gaylan Josephson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It was our privilege to have known Martha. She was a very caring and thoughtful person!
John Linda Wuerth
Martha Bob and family
So sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Cherish you’re memories the times spent together
Wibbina Toonk
I want to extend my deepest condolences to all of Martha’s family. She was a sweet lady and I had the privilege of picking her up for church on a number of occasions during her last year or so at home. May you experience Gods’ comfort at this time
Margaret Watt
Sending sincere condolences at this very difficult time. Cherish your memories.
Jim&Lori Dietrich
Our sincere condolences to you all. A wonderful women, she will be missed by so many.
Rick & Marilyn Vandenbussche
Martha and Bob: Sorry for your loss.
Mike & Nancy Hogan
We our so sorry for your loss. Memories of those we love live forever in our hearts.
Mike & Nancy
Clarence Rau
My sincere sympathy to the Rooseboom family on the loss of their mother my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joan & Dave Goddard
Martha, Bob and Family
We were sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time.
kathie glover
i am so sorry for your loss to all of you , xoxo
Bert and Wilma Visscher
Wilma and I wish you God’s comfort during this time. May you have fond memories as you relate and relive the past remembering a remarkable lady you knew as your mom. Bert and Wilma Visscher
Jim Oesch
Sending our condolences to you all ,sorry to hear of Martha passing
Jim Oesch
Gary and Judy Kyle
We would like to offer the entire family our condolences on the loss of your Mother. What an accomplishment to have raised such a lovely family on her own . You all must be so proud of the women she was.
Larry and Faye Skinner
So sorry to hear off your loss. We are thinking of you. Cherish the memories!
Fran and Ric Lightfoot
Deepest condolences to the family.
Elaine Ford
To Martha, Bob and families. My condolence to the family. May the treasured memories and photos be your strength and happiness going forward.
Shirley Southcott
To the Rooseboom Family,
My sincere sympathy on the passing of your mom. I so remember growing up across the road and using Martha’s house as a hiding place when my mom was looking for me, for something I had done and she never ratted me out. I always enjoyed our talks when I would meet up with her and I thanked her for her teaching me the Dutch I know, it came in handy. She was a GREAT Lady!!! Keep your memories close, they will help you though the days ahead.
Murray and Edith Yeo
Marg, Jim and family
We are sorry to read of your loss. It is so hard to lose your Mom. May your many memories help you through this very difficult time. Holding you in our thoughts.
Wendy & Ross Long
To the entire Rooseboom family, Our condolences to you losing your mom during these difficult times. Cherish the many memories.
Ken and Shirley ( Heywood ) Simpson
Martha and Bob, Marg and Jim, Shirley and Kevin, Albert and Trudy and Brenda and Families:
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother and grandma. She was such a beautiful lady both inside and out. She will truly be missed. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs 💞
Ken and Shirley Simpson
Ted & Chris Bibby
Our condolences to all the families.
Peter & Audrey Boersma
May God’s presence comfort you during this time of grief. Your mother was a loving and caring woman and we are going to miss her in our church family.
Wijbrands
Lieve familie,
Gecondoleerd met het verlies van jullie moeder en oma.
Wij hebben fijne herinneringen aan de laatste keer dat jullie in Nederland waren.
Heel veel sterkte deze dagen
Liefs Bert en Corrian Wijbrands
Enschede.
Don and Edith Lewis
Our condolence to Martha’s family.
Cherish her memories.
Pete and Irene Zwart
Our sincere condolences to all of you on the loss of your mom.
Betty Cameron , Craig
Marg , Jim and family members. Sorry to hear of Martha’s passing. I met her as a teenager at your house Marg and later worked with her at Queens Way N.H. In Hensall. She worked hard, was kind to the residents and always had a smile on her face. She gave it her all. Lovely woman. She will be missed greatly. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lewis and Marlene Gingerich
Martha and Bob
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your mother.
May you find peace in the many memories of her. Sending love and prayers .
Lewis and Marlene Gingerich
Albert Beekman
Albert Beekman
My sincerest condolences to the Rooseboom family
Aunt Martha will be remembered for her smile and that twinkle in her eyes.
Mike Beekman
Aunt Martha was a wonderful woman. Fond memories we have. May she rest in peace.
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family
To All of The Rooseboom Family . . .
Sincere condolences as you say good-bye and mourn the loss of an important woman in your lives . . . treasure the wonderful memories and happy moments Martha has blessed each of you with, as these moments will bring a warm smile to your heart. Embrace the comfort and support of your family, friends, faith, and community . . . we will keep you in our thoughts & prayers and wish you much strength in the difficult days ahead.
Our Deepest Sympathies. 💞🙏💞
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) & Family
Deanna and Anthony Singhal
So sorry for your loss. She sounded like such a strong and wonderful woman. All our love to everyone ❤️
Marian den Boer
Condolences. Aunt Martha was the best. As a kid, I looked forward to spending a week or so at your house where there was always lots of love and laughter.
Margaret Brintnell
To All of Martha’s Family
My sincere sympathy to all of you at this sad time. She was certainly a strong & caring mother, grandmother& great grandmother. Beautiful pictures & so many memories for all of you to share now & in days to come.
Margaret Brintnell
Jim & Linda Dietrich
To all the Rooseboom Family. We are so sorry for your loss, a beautiful lady inside and out, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Mike and JoAnne Pickering
Sending our sincere condolences to the family of Martha. May you cherish all your wonderful memories with your family to help ease the sadness of your loss.
John & Liz Stephens
Our deepest condolences on your loss .
Dan & Belinda
Martha and family. Our deepest condolences on your Moms passing. May her memories be a blessing! Dan & Belinda
Scott & Darlene Bell
Sending Heartfelt Sympathies to the entire Family
Scott & Darlene Bell
Garry Clement
My deepest condolences.
Evelyn Vincent
Sincere sympathy to each of Martha’s loved ones. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed
May God grant comfort and peace
Alma & Tony Dayman
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Martha was such a lovely lady.
Jakob en Magda Jagt-Visser
Lieve fam. Rooseboom.
We hebben veel mooie herinneringen aan tante Martha en zullen die koesteren.
Een lieve vrouw die een luisterend oor voor een ieder had.
Wat hebben we ook genoten van haar bezoek aan haar zus Engelina, hier in Emmen.
Ze zal gemist worden.
Veel liefs en sterkte voor jullie allen in deze moeilijke tijd.
RON AND GLENDA
Marg, Albert, Martha, Shirley, Brenda and Families
Our Sincere Condolences as never easy losing such a special Mother, keep all those Beautiful Memories close
Ron and Glenda Lindenfield
Dennis & Joan Duncan
Marg & Jim, Martha & Bob, and the entire Rooseboom family
Our deepest sympathy at this sad time of the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish the wonderful memories you all have of her and her wonderful life.
Dennis & Joan
Linda & Jerry Traquair & family
I first came to know Mrs. Rooseboom as our neighbour in Tinker Town … the kind mother of Marg, Minnie, Martha, Shirley and Brenda and their shy brother Albert. Later, I also knew her as a co-worker at Queensway. Martha met her life’s challenges with grace and hard work. That wonderful legacy lives on in and through each one of you. Sending our most sincere condolences.
MaryJane Taylor
My Sincere Sympathy to all of Martha’s Family…
May all your great memories be a comfort to you. Your wonderful
Family get togethers will bring lots of smiles and some tears…..
Chris Vanstone Wurm
My sincere condolences to the entire Rooseboom family.
Joan Finkbeiner
To the Rooseboom family my condolences to all of you on the loss of your mother.
Joan Finkbeiner
Brian Campbell
Condolences to the Rooseboom family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time
Dana Bozzato
My condolences to Brenda and family. The loss of a mom is significant. I hope you find some peace in many good memories.
Dana
Leon Coolman
To the Rooseboom Family. Leon and I extend our condolences with you all. She lived a full life and I know from the stories and from seeing her that she was surrounded by lots of love from her children and grandchildren. Thinking of you all at this time.
Jannie Van wieren
My deepest Sympathy to the entire of Martha’s family. I often would enjoy a coffee and visit with martha. She was a friend with a huge heart. She will be sorely missed. May peace be with you all…..Jannie
Susan and Tom Verhoog
Our sincere sympathies to all of you during your time of grief.
Steve and Deb Reid
Our sincere condolances to the Roosenboom family she will be missed by all
Ann Maxwell
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother and Grandmother.
elze groot
So Sorry to hear this! Martha was a wonderful person! I worked with Martha at Queens way for many years ! She will be dearly missed by her family and friend! My condolences to the whole family!
Bonnie Swarthout
Dear Brenda and Family
I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing.Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at
this difficult time.
Bonnie Swarthout
Terri Finch
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom and Oma, My prayer is that your good memories will sustain in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Terri Finch
Marilyn Waldeck
Martha, Bob, and all the Family~~~Thinking of all of you at this sad time in the loss of your Mom. She was a special lady and will be missed by many. Sending hugs to all.
John & Anne Tasker
Our sympathy to all the family. Martha was good friend of my parents . They enjoyed many game nights together.
now they are in heaven together. We hope the Lord will be your comfort now and in the Days ahead. Anne (Annen) Tasker
Dennis Rau
Albert and Martha and all Rooseboom family, our deepest sympathy and prayers for the loss of your mother. Cherish your memories.
Dennis and Barb Rau
Bob and Helen Coates
Martha, Marg, Shirley and families and all of the Rosenboom family. We send our condolences on the loss of your « Matriarch ». She was a a lovely lady who worked hard to raise a great family. We enjoyed having her as our neighbour.
Bob and Helen Coates
Glen & Peggy Restemayer
To all of the Rooseboom Family,
We were sorry to read that Martha passed away.
Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers during
this difficult time.
Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow.
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Sincere Sympathy,
Glen & Peggy
Sherrie Broderick/Larry Ballantyne
Dear Rooseboom Family
Sending our deepest condolences to all as you grieve the loss to your Family.
Don and Brenda Triebner
To the Rosseboon families. We are so sorry to hear about the passing of such a lovely lady. Deepest sympathies.
Marg Pryde
Brenda and family
So sorry for your loss
Linda Fahner
Sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences for all of the family.
Fred and Aileen Knip
Our condolences to the Rooseboom family on the loss of your mom. She was such a personable lady!
Ken and Kim Pinder
Shirley, Kevin , Ashley and Ryan , Lyla and Nixon and the Rooseboom family
You have our families sympathy in the loss of your mom and grandma and great grandma. She was a lovely lady and you will miss her so much. May all your memories give you comfort during this sad time.❤️❤️
Sue Page
Albert, Trudy & family, our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother
Dave & Sue Page
Peggy Macpherson
May the path of grief you travel, due to your loss, be eased by strength and peace of Jesus.
Condolences from Bruce Perry and Peggy. God bless.
Belinda Deruelle
Dear Martha, Brenda & Family,
Deepest condolences for the loss of your Mom. Sending love and hugs.
Belinda & Dan
Beth Jennison
To the Rooseboom Family, Our sincere sympathy on the passing of your mom.
Gary & Beth Jennison
Doug and Judy Dalrymple
Sending our condolences to the family of Martha’s at this time.Our sympathy goes out to all.
Hettie Manting
My deepest sympathies to Martha’s family…her legacy.
I do remember her smile.
😊
Dan and Donna Overholt
Shirley, Kevin, Ashley and family – and to all of the extended Rooseboom family – we send our deepest condolences and prayers. We know the wonderful memories you have will be most cherished in these sad days now, and as you fondly remember your wonderful Mom and Grandma in the days ahead. Many hugs – our thoughts are with you.
Donna and Dan
Sue Riley
My thoughts are with you all!
Albert and Fran Hummel
Our condolences to Martha’s family. She always had a smile for everyone and was very friendly. She loved going to church and seeing her church family. May you comforted in the memories of her and her love for God.
Wendy & Dave Heimrich
Our deepest condolences with the loss of a great lady. She will be sadly missed .
Anne Gallant
Martha, Bob and the entire Rooseboom family;
Our deepest condolences in the loss of your Mother. May your many memories bring you comfort at this sad time.
Bruce Delbridge and Anne Gallant
Clarence and Betty Toornstra
On behalf of my mom, Dina Neevel, we extend our deepest sympathies to all of Martha’s family. She was a good friend to Mom and will be sorely missed.
Sandra Newton
Martha and Bob,
My sincere sympathy to everyone in the family. Raising six children is a tribute of love reserved for a few special people including your mother. May peace be with you at this time of loss.
Susan Sabourin
To All of Martha’s family,
My sincere condolences.
Somewhere in the future you will gather and share all your wonderful memories and she will be right there listening.
Bless!
Mike & Leanne Restemayer
Deepest sympathies
Doug & Betty Lynn Eckel
Our family sends our most sincere sympathy to the entire Rooseboom family. Cherish all of your wonderful memories. ♥
Ken Jones
My thoughts are with the family. I didn’t know her but it is obvious that she was a great lady. May you find peace in the many memories of her.
Beth Lovell
My deepest sympathy to the entire family! She will be missed. Hugs
Joan Francis
Martha Bob
My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sad time
Cindy Taylor
Sending my condolences to all the Rooseboom family. I had the joy of first doing your Mom’s hair for a few years and then looking after her at the Villa. She was a pleasure to take care of.
Goos Wijbrands en Marianne Hoogendam
Gecondoleerd met dit grote verlies. Tante Martha, de jongste zus van mijn vader Coen Wijbrands.
Wij wensen jullie allen veel sterkte toe met dit grote verlies.
Veel liefs van ons.
Mary MacGregor
Shirley, Kevin, Ashley and family,
We are saddened to hear the news of your Mom and Grandma’s passing. Although I never met her, she’s passed her caring personality on to her children.
Wishing we could join you in person to share in your sorrow. Sending virtual hugs your way.
Mary & Jim MacGregor
Don & Joan Heywood
Our sincere sympathy to the entire Rosseboom family. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone and may the cherished memories fill your hearts forever. Hugs Don & Joan
J.M. Wieren
I am sorry to hear about your mothers passing. Thinking of all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you all the best for the coming time.
Joanne van Wieren
Pete and Deb Timmermans
Martha will be missed by all who knew her………sincere condolences to the entire family …….
Bev Branderhorst
So sorry to the Rooseboom family with the loss of Martha. She truly was an incredible woman with a huge heart.
Linda and Dan
Sending our sincere condolences to all of Martha’s family.
Linda and Dan Crerar
Sue and Steve Wagstaff
So sorry for your loss. She was a lovely lady
Elaine & Wayne Corbett & family
Our deepest sympathies to all of Martha’s families! Cherish all those fond memories to help you through the days ahead.
Larry & Bonnie Gould
To all Martha*s family:Thinking of you at this sad time.We also know the impact world pandemic restrictions have on separation and sadness.May you feel comfort and warmth from those with caring hearts and peace,knowing Heaven has another amazing woman.
Barb and Doug Ferguson
Sending warm felt wishes to the entire Rosseboom family at this very sad time.