Cornelius “Con” Zatt
1933-2021
The death
occurred Jan 24, 2021, peacefully in his sleep of Cornelius (Kees/Con)
Zaat. Born on November 13, 1933 in Kwintsheul South Holland to
Cornelius and Cornelia (Halkes) Zaat. Predeceased by his Loving wife
Hendrika/Jean (Bransen). Beloved father to Judy, Steve (Sarah) and
Jeff (Julie) Zaat. Predeceased by darling daughters Theresa Maloney
and Karin Antolick. Opa extraordinaire to Corinna Standring (Joe), Liz
Stickland (Matt), Ken LaRonde (Anna), Matt Ling (Amanda), Jessica
Ling, Elliot LaRonde (Yanet), Ethan Zaat, Niklas Zaat, Marla Zaat,
Dahlia Zaat, Sebastian Zaat, Mattias Zaat. Predeceased by Noah Zaat.
Great Opa to 12
Survived by sisters Leida
Froklage and Nellie Zaat. Predeceased by brothers Pater, Nico, Aat,
Gerry and Jan Zaat, and sister Corrie Janssen
Con
and his new wife Jet/Jean immigrated to Canada in 1955 joining the
Royal Canadian Dragoon (RCD) Military Band in Camp Borden Ontario. He
honed his music skills with military deployment to Germany and the
Middle East, Gaza Strip, before coming back to Canada and settling in
Oromocto NB in 1962. In 1964 he left Amy life to continue his musical
career as a civilian, taking a job as musical director at the
Cathedral in Saint John. In 1967 the Zaat family moved to Montague PEI
where Con began his teaching career. Con’s musical mastery
contributed to music education in many Island schools over the years.
He was also a prolific entertainer performing in bands and
alone at weddings. dances, lobster suppers, mass, and many parties
with great friends. Once retired Con continued sharing his musical
gifts, directing choirs, volunteering at the Alzheimer’s
Society, and entertaining at manors and nursing homes all over PEI.
His final years were spent back in Saint John. There he continued to
play music with his talented sons, at senior homes and at Parkland
Saint John where he lived.
He was well
Loved. He will be well missed.
When conditions
permit a celebration of life will be held in a manner consistent with
Con’s life. Family, friends, music, stories and love will all be
shared. We hope to see you there. Ferguson Logan Montague Funeral Home
entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be made
through the website.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Cornelius Con Zatt 19332021..
ferguson-logan Montague funeral home
Death notice for the town of: Montague, Province: I-P-E