Peacefully at Country Terrace Nursing Home, Komoka on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017 of London, and Tiny, Ontario in her 95th year. Dear wife of John Smit and the late Frank Martens (1972). Dear mother of Wilma and Alex Frey, Peter and Jackie Martens, Annelies and Peter McGovarin, Chris and Gary Banks, and John and Cathy Martens. Dear grandma of Jennifer and Doug Dolan, Rebecca and Ashby Carnochan; Andrew Martens, Tracey Martens; Michelle and Dan McGovarin-Garvey, John McGovarin and Melissa Ford, Alicia McGovarin and Matt Comartin; Margot and Mike Hirst, Lauren Banks, Vanessa Banks, Andrea Banks; Emily Martens, and Jacob Martens. Cherished great-grandmother of Erin and Amy Dolan, Jack Carnochan, Dexter and Devyn Martens, Connor, Kaia, Brienne, and Fiona Hirst, and Liliana McGovarin-Garvey.Predeceased by her parents Pietertje and Lambertus VanWyk, and a granddaughter Erica Banks (1994).
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street Lucan, on Friday, April 21st from 10-11AM where the funeral service will be held at 11AM with The Rev’d Matthew Martin officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
Donations to Mission Services, London or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Joan Greenlee
just heard of your mother’s loss Pete our sympathies go out to you and your whole family. Joan and Gardner
Tom Hearn
Peter, Jackie, Andrew, Tracey
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Joan and Bob Finkbeiner
Pete and Jackie and family Sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thought are with you at this time
Joyce Sovereign
Pete,Jackie,Andrew and Tracey sending my sincere sympathy to each one of you.What a wonderful long life she had ,and still a very pretty lady..Hope the hair was satisfactory .Remeber all the good times and treasured pictures you have now.May God comfort you all at this sad time.
Peter Commandeur
Hallo Uncle John, deeply sorry to hear of your loss. i never did see her but only on video, as I have with you. From Peter and Geraldine CoImandeur in Melbourne Australia.
Penny McComb
Dear Pete and Jackie, Andrew and Tracey, Deepest sympathies with the loss of someone so special. Lovely lady, she will be missed. Take care! Love Penny and Darrell
Bev and Barb Shipley
Peter, Jackie and family
We are so sorry to hear about your mom passing. It is always difficult to say goodbye to the family matriarch. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Liz Hodgins & Alan Gates
Pete, Jackie, Andrew, Tracey, & Families,
We are very sorry to hear ouf the loss of your Mom , Grandma and Great-Grandma. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Cherish the memories you have of her.
Gord & Sharlene Worrall
Sincere sympathies to Pete, Jackie, and all of your Mom’s family. We really thought highly of Mrs. Smit, and we have wonderful memories of her from our times at Wymbolwood Lodge. Our thoughts are with you.
Frank and Carol Hardy
Pete, Jackie, Andrew,and Tracey,
Our sympathy in the loss of your mother and grandmother. It is always difficult to lose loved ones. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
John McGovarin
I’ll always remember Grandma’s kind nature and welcoming smile when we stayed at the lodge each summer. The generosity and love of Grandma and Grandpa has impacted so many. I’m thankful to have been a part of such a beautiful family tradition each summer. I have countless memories of swimming, watching fireworks, playing games, and sharing meals together as a family. They are all thanks to you both, I’ll hold onto them forever.
I’m also indebted to Grandma for raising my mother to have an incredibly big heart and endless patience. I will truly miss her, and will try to carry forward the lightheartedness, compassion and love she showed me and our family. My deepest condolences, John, and to everyone whose life she touched.
Joan & Dave Goddard
Peter, Jackie and family
Sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diane ane Lee Bellamy
Pete, Jackie and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Marilyn and Clive Bowden
Pete, Jackie and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your Mother. What a long, well-lived life! Your pictures show such happy family times – those memories will keep her close. Hugs to all –
Michelle, Dan and Liliana
A beautiful woman on the inside and out. Our kind, sweet and loving grandma who cared about everyone always. She will be remembered forever in our hearts, our stories, and our memories. Love to all our family near and far.
Gord and Joanne Hardy
Pete, Jackie and family
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Chadd and Katelyn Taylor
Pete, Jackie and family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.