Johanna van Thiel
1922-2019
With warm hearts and loving memories, we accept the death of
our mother, Johanna (Jansen) van Thiel, who passed away in the R.K.
MacDonald Nursing Home, Antigonish, on May 22, 2019, with her
daughters by her side.
Born in Nistelrode, Holland, she was a daughter of the late
Johannes and Hendrieke (van Dyke) Jansen.
Johanna and her husband, Francis, immigrated to Canada via
Pier 21 in 1952. They lived in Mabou for five years, working
at St. Joseph’s Convent. Mom’s fondest
memories are the raising of her seven daughters on the dairy farm in
Brook Village. Following Francis’s passing in
1974, the family moved to Antigonish. Her faith was her
guide in her decision-making. At age 53, she obtained her
driver’s license and employment in the food industry.
Upon retirement, she delighted in her coffee/tea parties
with card-playing among friends. She enjoyed her bowling,
knitting, gardening, and water exercises and making her homemade
soup. She loved her travel to Holland and « out
west » to visit family. Johanna’s wisdom,
insight, and positivity will be a beacon for all of us who encountered
her, especially her compassion for visiting the sick.
She is survived by her daughters, Rita (André)
Lalancette, Lower Sackville; Johanna Ward, Stratlorne; Jeannie (Rod)
Beitel, Calgary; Trish Braun (Doug), Dartmouth; Maria (Rick)
Derbyshire, Calgary; and Joanne Crawford (Bill), Antigonish;
grandchildren, Dana, Sheri, Adrian, Stephen, Ashley, Erica, Cassandra,
Brittnee, Courtney, Greg, Scott, Stephanie, Megan, and Matthew; great
grandchildren, Faith, Sofia, Eli, Kenzie, Everly, and Wes; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her husband, Francis; daughter, Rina; and
sons-in-law, Robert and Johnie.
Visitation will be held Sunday, May 26, in C.L. Curry Funeral
Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish. from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9pm. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, May 27, at 11:00am in
St. Ninian Cathedral, Reverend Donald MacGillivray
presiding. Burial in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic
Cemetery, Brook Village.
In Memoriam, donations to St. John the Baptist Cemetery Fund
or St. Ninian CWL appreciated. Online condolences:
www.clcurry.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Johanna van Thiel 19222019..
Décès pour la Ville: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia