Ted (Johannes Theodore) Laaper
1950-2020
April 25, 1950 –Jan. 8, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Ted Laaper
announces the passing of their beloved husband, father and
grandfather. Ted died at the Saint John Regional Hospital at 69 years
of age after battling cancer.
He was born in Utrecht, Netherlands as one of 13 children. He
came to Canada at the age of 20 to fulfill a dream of seeing the
Redwood trees, which he did. In addition he stayed, married, and
fathered three children and eventually was grandfather to 4
grandchildren.
When first in Canada, he lived near his brothers and sisters
in Ontario but eventually moved to New Brunswick by his brother
Michael in Fredericton. He married Lillian, his bride of 44 years and
became father to Deborah, Joanne and Judy. He was known as a humorous,
opinioned Dutchman who deeply loved his family. He was also known as
the big, tall teddy bear. As a carpenter he would be known in most
hardware and building supply stores in Fredericton. He loved being a
part of Brunswick St. Baptist Church as well as the water view and
wonderful neighbors of Vesey Road.
He is predeceased by his parents, Bastiaan and Maria
Elisabeth (Geerlings) Laaper, brothers Johannes, Willem, Arnold, and
Bas.
He is survived by his wife Lilian; his three daughters
Deborah Lutes (friend Duane Lutes), Joanne Cox (Tim), and Judy Laaper
(Bernie MacDonald); four grandchildren Abram, Liam, Maria and Rachel
Lutes; siblings Mary VanBeek, Mike Laaper (Lee), Hanneke Bellkom
(Piet), Aart Laaper (Bernadette), Joe Laaper (Bertie), Agnes VerKroost
(Henk), Frank Laaper (Francis) and Hein Laaper (Yuri) as well as many
nieces and nephews in Canada, Holland and New Zealand.
There will be a visitation at McAdam’s Funeral Home
on Sunday, January 12, 2020 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. A funeral
service will be held at Brunswick Street Baptist Church on Monday,
January 14, 2020 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to
Operation Smile Canada would be appreciated by the family.
www.mcadamsfh.com
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ted Johannes Theodore Laaper 19502020..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick