Hendrikus “Hank” W. Heukshorst
July 13, 1942 – September 13, 2018
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Heukshorst, Hendrikus Wilhelmus “Hank” – 76 of River John, Nova Scotia, passed away September 13, 2018 in Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche. Born, July 13, 1942 in Lichtenvoorde, Holland, he was a son of the late Hendrikus and Johanna (Broshuis) Heukshorst. Hank was a graduate of McGill University, Montreal, in Agricultural Science. He worked as a provincial swine specialist with the Department of Agriculture in Truro for ten years before going farming in River John in 1976 until retirement. Surviving are, his wife, Antonetta “Netta” (van Dommelen); his children, Joanne (David) Hatch, Stittsville, Ontario; Coleen (Kenneth) Tattrie, Denmark, Nova Scotia; Patrick (Dawn), Lake Mary, Florida; Hank, Medicine Hat, Alberta; grandchildren, Thomas and Serena Hatch; Garrett, Cole and Logan Tattrie; Colton, Deverie and Reese Heukshorst; Zoey Heukshorst; brothers, Anthony (Catherine), John (Mary) and Leo (Liza); sisters, Annie (Leo) Cox, Hermina (Ted) van Zutphen, Maria van Vulphen, Josephine (Paul) Johnson, Louise (Murray) Smith, Rosa van den Hoogen, Regina (Arie) Schop; nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, September 16 in Coulter’s Funeral Home, Tatamagouche (902-657-3288). Funeral Mass will be 2 p.m. Monday, September 17 in St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, 4542 Hwy. 6 in Brule, Father Dariusz Miskowicz officiating. Interment will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery in Middleton, Colchester County. Family flowers only, please. Memorial donations to St. Michael’s Silent City Cemetery would be appreciated. Online condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting the funeral home website at: www.mmcfunerals.com
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
2:00 PM
St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church
4542 Hwy. 6
Brule, Nova Scotia
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Hendrikus Hank W Heukshorst July 13 1942 September 13 2018..
Death notice for the town of: Tatamagouche, Province: Nova Scotia