It is with much sorrow we announce the passing of Jacoba (Coby) in her 91st year. Born in Wassenaar, Holland to parents Pieter and Marijtje (nee den Hollander) Pont, Coby was the 3rd youngest of eleven children. On December 22, 1950 Coby married her first love Arie Paulus (deceased 1994)) and in May of 1954 they immigrated from Holland to Canada with their 1 ½ year old son.
Surviving their adoring Mother is Arie (Mary), Pieter (Sue) and William (Penny). Oma was blessed with 8 loving grandchildren: Leigh Anne (Blair), Jane (Peter), Lynn (Javier) and Cathy; Michael (Shauna) and Krissi (Jeff); Taunya and William (Meagan). Missing their Oma are12 great-grandchildren: Jonas, Marijke, Ellie and Phoenix; Callum, Kelsey and Myles; Hailey, Brody and Cassy; Sawyer and Rhys.
Coby and Arie finally settled in Oakville in 1956 to raise their family, their door was always open to family and friends; coffee with home baked goodies were always plentiful. Sunday dinner would be a menagerie of kids, grandkids and friends playing games and having a great time. In the summer time the Sunday gatherings were moved to Fairy Lake so more relatives could join in the family fun.
When her boys were older Coby found herself a full-time job at Appleby College, which she retired from after 26 years of service in the dinning room. Retirement was an easy transition for Coby as she had forged many strong friendships during her lifetime. Travelling with family and friends was a constant in her life, also going to any casino was her passion.
Oma passed away at O.T.M.H; the family is very grateful and gives thanks and praise to the Doctors and Nurses in the Emergency Department who cared for Coby during her final hours.
FOREVER GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
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Tuesday May 11th 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Jacoba Nieuwpoort Tuesday May 11th 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:Milton, Province: Ontario