de Jong: Marchien (Mary)
Mary died peacefully at Huronview on Thursday October 28, 2021 at the age of 96 years.
Beloved wife for almost 50 years of the late Folkert (Frank) de Jong who predeceased her in 1999. Dear mother of Kathy Turner-Adkin. Loving grandmother of Ryan, Shane, Michael, Marlise, Mariah and Royal. Great grandmother to Mari, Emma, Jonah, Grayson and Cecile. Sister in law to Auke and Joanne de Jong.
Predeceased by two sons, Ronald and Leroy de Jong. Also predeceased by her siblings Henk, Jannie, Ger, Renger, Piet and 2 infant siblings.
Mary enjoyed social activities with her lady friends, enjoyed regaling the family with stories of the Netherlands, loved baking sweet treats for her family to enjoy, was a truly gifted seamstress and an avid lover of crocheting and knitting. She was blessed with the true and long lasting love of her husband Frank. Their last years together they shared some wonderful adventures. Despite life tragedies that they experienced, she was able to maintain a lovely sense of humour and positivity. Her smile could light up a room. Her last few years in life she did deal with dementia which somewhat dimmed her light, however for the most part she tried to maintain that positive attitude which was aided immensely by the exemplary care of the staff at Huronview Home for the past 6 years.
A private family funeral service will be held at Falconer Funeral Homes – Bluewater Chapel in Goderich on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 with Chaplain Bonnie Borchardt officiating. Interment, Bayfield Cemetery. Pall bearers are Ryan Turner, Shane Turner, Doug Toombs, James de Jong, Shawn de Jong, and Eric de Jong.
As expressions of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Huronview Home would be greatly appreciated.
Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.falconerfuneralhomes.com
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Thursday October 28 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Mary de Jong Thursday October 28 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:Goderich, Province: Ontario