It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Harry Ketelaars at Hamilton General Hospital on March 30, 2019 in his 90th year.
Harry is remembered by his beloved wife Yope of almost 66 years, his children Perry (Soula) and Conny, grandchildren Lisa (Dave), Derek (Rachel) and Amanda (Jesse), and great grandchildren Hannah and Isabel.
Born in Tilburg, Holland “Handsome Harry from Holland” immigrated to Canada in 1952. An active and devoted member of the Dutch community in Burlington, he will be remembered for his pride of his heritage, family tree, his professional accomplishments as a Dental Technician , and building ‘De Ketilburcht’.
Visitation at Smith’s Funeral Home, 1167 Guelph Line, Burlington on Tuesday, April 2 from 3-5pm and 7-9pm. Visitation on Wednesday, April 3 from 12:15pm to 1pm followed by a service of remembrance at 1pm. A reception will follow at the funeral home.
Flowers are welcome and/or donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation are appreciated.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Harry Ketelaars Saturday March 30th 2019..
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