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STRAATMAN: Gerald of Strathroy, formerly of Lucan

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On April 13, 2016 @ 1:58 PM In Lucan,Obituary | 27 Comments

STRAATMAN: Gerald of Strathroy, formerly of Lucan

Peacefully, and surrounded by family, at Sprucedale Care Centre, Strathroy, on Monday, April 11, 2016, of Strathroy, and formerly of Lucan in his 88th year.  Beloved husband of Ann (Geerts) Straatman.  Dear father of Annette and Tim Martens of Ilderton, Jane and Paul Van Bilsen of London, Tony and Connie Straatman of Thorndale, and John Straatman and Nicole Archibald of Lucan.  Dear grandfather of Natalie, Janelle, Rhiannon; Kyle, Brandon, Nicholas, Todd, Steven, Kendra; Bryan, Lauren, Eric; Matthew, Joel, Scott, and Brynne. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Herman and Joanne Straatman, Theresa and Victor Soetemans, Nellie and Bill Vanderburgt, Harry and Ellie Straatman, Tony and Rita Straatman, Lina Straatman, and Elsie and Alfons Couwenberg.  Gerald will be missed by the Geerts family, and several nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by his sisters Mary Hogervorst and her husband Matthew, Ardina Straatman, and brothers Leo Straatman, and Peter Straatman. The Straatman family would like to extend a sincere thank you to all at Sprucedale Care Centre for their exceptional care.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday 4-7 PM.  Prayers will be said in the funeral home on Friday evening at 7:30 PM.  The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick Church, 32922 Richmond Street, Lucan on Saturday, April 16th at 11 AM with Father Wes Chudy presiding.  Interment St. Patrick Cemetery, Lucan.

Donations to the M. S. Society would be appreciated by the family.


Condolences for the family of “STRAATMAN: Gerald of Strathroy, formerly of Lucan”

Condolence from Deb Manders on April 13th, 2016 3:15 PM

Dear Ann and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories and cherished moments.
With deepest sympathy,
Deb Manders

Condolence from Dave Hartman on April 13th, 2016 7:17 PM

My deepest sympathy to the Straatman family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Condolence from Marty and Karen Van Praet on April 13th, 2016 8:49 PM

Annette and Tim and family.Wishing you peace at this extremely difficult time.

Condolence from John and Mary Jo Odrcich on April 13th, 2016 10:36 PM

Dear Ann and Straatman Family,
I am so sorry about the loss of your dear husband, father and brother. It is a very difficult time for everyone. Jerry will be remembered for his kindness and consideration of others. Sincerest sympathy. May he rest in peace. God Bless.

Condolence from Bonnie Manders on April 14th, 2016 9:23 AM

Ann and Family – My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincere Sympathy, Bonnie

Condolence from Sherry SzucskoBedard on April 14th, 2016 9:51 AM

Jane and Family
So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sherry SzucskoBedard

Condolence from Scott, Michelle, Kelsey, and Taylor Rummell on April 14th, 2016 9:57 AM

Our deepest condolences to all of you. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.

Condolence from Anne Giesen on April 14th, 2016 10:00 AM

Ann and family, Our deepest sympathies on your loss. The memories you have are to be cherished. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Anne Giesen and family

Condolence from Wilma Van Bussel on April 14th, 2016 10:14 AM

Dear Ann and family,
My sincere condolences with the loss of a wonderful husband, loving father and grandfather. We all have such good memories of Gerry. Unfortunately I will be unable to attend the Mass in his memory but my thoughts will be with you all. Wilma Van Bussel.

Condolence from Sprucedale Care Centre on April 14th, 2016 10:31 AM

On behalf of all our residents and staff here at Sprucedale Care Centre, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to your family. May the peace which comes from the memories of the love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Gerry was such a kind, gentle, caring man and he will be missed here at Sprucedale! Godspeed Gerry <3

Condolence from Jake and Ina Van Bilsen on April 14th, 2016 10:53 AM

Dear Ann and family. Our thought and prayers are with you all , let nice memory’s comfort you at this difficult time . Jake&Ina

Condolence from Rita and Tony Straatman on April 14th, 2016 2:45 PM

Dear Ann and Annette, Jane, Tony and John,

Rita eand I will miss Gerry a very dear brother and brother in law. Gerry was truly such a committed husband and father. You can be very proud to have had such a dedicated father and husband. May God bless you all as we mourn his loss.

Love,
Rita and Tony Straatman

Condolence from Gary and Sophie Field on April 14th, 2016 2:46 PM

Jane,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Love,
Gary and Sophie Field

Condolence from Ruth Smith Meyer on April 14th, 2016 3:00 PM

Dear Ann and family–I send my sincere sympathy to you on Gerald’s passing. From our times at the Day Centre in Ailsa Craig, I know you shared a deep love and so you will miss him. I pray that your rich store of memories will help sustain you.

Condolence from Mary Brintnell on April 14th, 2016 4:39 PM

My deepest sympathy to the Straatman family and my prayers and thoughts are with you. Mary Brintnell

Condolence from Patrick and Angela Clarke on April 14th, 2016 5:37 PM

Hi Anne and family. We were very sorry to read of the death of Gerry and father…..we spent very many happy hours playing cards, bowling etc. in our early days in Lucan.

Please be assured of prayers for you all over the ensuing weeks.

We are unable to attend, Patrick is going into a Nursing Home shortly and we have people coming and going in the house, appointments etc. etc. but we will certainly be thinking of y’all.

God Bless

Angela and Patrick

Condolence from Peter and Wilma Bastiaansen on April 15th, 2016 12:21 AM

Dear Ann , Straatman and Geerts family.
Our deepest sympathy with the passing of Gerry, he surely will be missed by many.
Gerry was a very special person. Keep your memories close and share them often .
Our thoughts and prayers are with You, may you be granted strength for the days ahead.
Pete and Wilma Bastiaansen.

Condolence from Frieda Verellen on April 15th, 2016 12:14 PM

My sincere condolences to Ann and all the Straatman’s and your families. In time may the many special memories of Gerry bring you comfort, healing and perhaps even a few smiles.
Frieda Verellen and Family

Condolence from Amanda and Brian O’Neil on April 15th, 2016 12:49 PM

Ann and Family, please accept our condolences. While his life was long you will still miss him, but remember all the good times and family joys you shared with your husband, father and grandfather. Sincerely, Brian, Amanda, Jake & Joe

Condolence from Judy Pitt and Family on April 15th, 2016 2:18 PM

So sorry to hear about Gerry. Remember lots of laughs many years ago.
Sorry I can’t be there tomorrow.

Condolence from Teresa & Jeff Young on April 15th, 2016 7:14 PM

Annette, Jane, Tony & John: We’re sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your mother during this difficult time.

Condolence from Louis Hagistefanis on April 16th, 2016 7:21 AM

My condolences John to you and your family for your loss.

Louis Hagistefanis

Condolence from Tony & Sally VandenBoomen on April 16th, 2016 10:53 AM

Annette & Tim, Jane & Paul, Tony & Connie, John & Nicole,

We are thinking of you and your Mom at this very sad time.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Condolence from Leo en Marietje van Dijk Langenboom Holland on April 17th, 2016 4:27 AM

Wij willen Annie en de kinderen veel sterkte wensen met het verlies van Gerrit je man en vader.

Condolence from Paul and Diane Nicholson on April 19th, 2016 8:33 AM

Dear Annette and Tim and Families, Bob was over briefly last Sunday and gave us the news. Paul and I were very sad to hear about the loss of your dear father, Annette. Deepest condolences are sent to you and your families. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you during this most sad and difficult time. God Bless all of you. Paul and Diane Nicholson

Condolence from Truus van der Coer- Vollenberg Uden Holland on April 19th, 2016 3:11 PM

Annie kinderen en kleinkinderen, ik wens jullie heel veel sterkte met het overlijden van Gerrit, jullie vader en opa, en ik hoop dat je de kracht mag krijgen om dit grote verlies te aanvaarden en te verwerken.
In gedachten zijn wij bij jullie we zullen voor je bidden.
Heel veel sterkte namens Truus en Hendrik van der Coer – Vollenberg uit Holland

Condolence from Arlene and Scott Thomson on April 23rd, 2016 9:51 AM

Dear Annette and Tim

We were very sorry to hear about your Dad , are prays are with you and your family

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