It is with hearts full of love that we announce the passing of Sjoerd “George” at the Haldimand War Memorial Hospital, Dunnville on Wednesday March 16, 2022 in his 93rd year. Back in the loving arms of his wife of 65 years, Grietje (Greta) Sierdsma. Beloved father of Marc (Kim), Walter (Carolyn), Martha (Ben) Plath, Ron (Sherry) and George (Sylvia). Pake of Melissa, Shane, Lindsay, Brandy, Jeremy, Adam, Laura, Dan, Anita, Chad, Haley, Jessica, Tyler, Megan, Jordan and Sydney and 21 great grandchildren. Brother of Jaap Sierdsma and Elly (John) DeJong. Brother-in-law of Sienne (Andy) Mink, Meine (Geeske) Schilstra, Zus Wesselius. George will be fondly remembered by his friend Vikki Thomson. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Molle Jacop and Anigje Sierdsma, grandson Andrew, great grandson Zachary, sister-in-law and brothers-in-law Tine, Hilda, Jelle, Roelof, Diedert, Piet. Thank you to the Haldimand War Memorial Staff for their care and compassion for Dad during his time in their care.
Friends are invited to call at BALLARD MINOR FUNERAL HOME, 315 Broad Street, Dunnville on Sunday, March 20, 2022 from 2-5 pm. (Masks must be worn at all times when in the funeral home. As a licensee, the funeral home is bound to enforce the directives of the Province of Ontario and no admission will be allowed without a mask or face covering.) The funeral service for George will be held at Maranatha Reformed Church, 42817 Highway 3, Wainfleet on Monday March 21 at 11 am. The funeral service will be livestreamed from the church’s Facebook page. (m.facebook.com/maranathareformedchurchwainfleet.ca/?ref=bookmarks) and can be accessed from the funeral home website. Cremation to follow. In memory of George, donations to Maranatha Reformed Church or the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. Friends are invited to send condolences to the family at www.ballardminorfh.ca
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of George Sierdsma Wednesday March 16th 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Dunnville, Province: Ontario
I will more than miss this wonderful man. We shared a wonderfull year together filled with laughter and love.