Peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Bluewater Health, Frank Jan Nauta passed away at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Alice for 63 years. Loving father of John, Mary-Anne (Paul) Kleinsmith, and Nancy (Robb) Nethercott. Cherished grandfather of Josh, Ryan, Lauren (Joey), Brittany (Derek), Bailey (Sam), and Dawson, and great-grandfather of Oakley. Survived by two younger brothers Joe (Marlene), Ron (Aly), and by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Jan and Nellie and his brother Casey. Frank was born on March 28, 1934. He immigrated with his family from Holland in 1951. Frank was a farmer and a construction and labourers union worker. He loved his garden and cutting the lawn. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Special thanks to all the doctors and nurses who provided such compassionate care on Med G and Palliative floors at Bluewater Health. Family and friends will be received at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia, on Thursday, December 16, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Signing up is not required for the visitation. A funeral service will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Due to COVID restrictions, those who wish to attend must each RSVP at this link: signup.com/go/zOhKJjW or call the funeral home at 519-542-5541. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario or the Canadian Cancer Society (cheques only at the funeral home please).
March 28th 1934 December 11th 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Frank Jan Nauta March 28th 1934 December 11th 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:Sarnia, Province: Ontario