Anne (Johanna Maria) de Kort (nee Bertens) passed away peacefully on June 10, 2019, at Jessica’s House, Exeter, at the age of 91. Predeceased by husband, Adrian de Kort (2007). Cherished mother of Joanne and Bill Vandenberk, Wilma and Henry Wydeven, Harriet de Kort, and John and Michelle de Kort. Adored Oma of Krista and Marty De Groot, Janelle, Kevin and Katie; Erika, Jocelyn; Michael, Matthew, and Jessica. Special Great-Oma of Adelle, John, Jacob, Claire; Kort, Carter, and Kase. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Gerry and Annie Bertens, Lucy and John Van Haaren, Annie de Kort, Zus and Leo Van Kasteren, Piet de Kort, and Rien and Ria de Kort. Tante An will be missed by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her siblings and in-laws: Piet and Jo Bertens, Lies and Willem Van Laak, Miet and Janus Van Esch, Wim Bertens, Jan Bertens, Jos and Tiny Bertens, Frank and Rieka Bertens, Jan de Kort, Louis and Mary de Kort, and Nel de Kort.
Anne was born on December 8, 1927 in Enschot, North Brabant in The Netherlands, the youngest girl in a family of nine. Anne and Adrian were one of the couples of the famous “Dutch Dozen” wedding in 1954. One month later, they and three of the other couples immigrated to Canada and settled in southwestern Ontario. After various jobs in different locations, Anne and Adrian purchased a dairy farm near Denfield in 1960. Together, they moved their growing family and lived out their dream, worked hard and raised their family. In 1997, they retired to Vintage Green in Ilderton, and in 2018, Anne moved to Seasons Retirement Community in Strathroy. Anne was known for her egg cookies, homemade bread, and knitting. She enjoyed playing cards and board games, visiting friends, traveling to Alberta and Holland and most importantly, spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank the staff of Seasons Retirement Residence, Home Instead Senior Care, and Jessica’s House for their care and compassion.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Thursday, June 13th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 PM. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick Church, 32922 Richmond Street, Lucan on Friday, June 14th at 11 AM. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery, Lucan.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Jessica’s House, or the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Marlies van Rijzingen
Beste familie de Kort-Bertens, beste familie van tante Ann,
Ook al kunnen jullie terugkijken op een mooie tijd met jullie moeder, het verdriet om haar afscheid zal ook aanwezig zijn. Ik wens jullie allen sterkte bij dit verlies en weet dat tante Ann in gedachte aanwezig blijft. Sterkte en lieve groet van Marlies van Rijzingen-van Laak
Familie de Bresser van Laak
Lieve familie van tante An.
Gecondoleerd met het overlijden van tante An.
Met fijne herinneringen denken wij terug aan haar.
Als wij op bezoek kwamen dan was het genieten van de zelfgemaakte cake.
Met onze kinderen zullen wij haar blijven herinneren als een geweldig lieve vrouw die volop interesse had in ons als familie.
Heel veel sterkte en liefs van ons.
Henri, Tini, Inge, Linda,Anouk en Marius
Burda Vandeborne
To the deKort family,
Sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you all at this time.
Randy and Vicky Funston
Dear Harriet and Family
Our condolences to you and your family, and our thoughts an prayers are with you during this sad time.
Rick & Julie DeWeerd
Dear Joanne and Bill and families
Rick and I were very sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Our thoughts are with you at all this difficult time.
Rick & Julie DeWeerd
JAYNE M MILTENBURG
Dear Joanne and Bill,
Our deepest condolences to you and your deKort-Bertens families. May the memories of your Mom be treasured and cherished.
Ben and Jayne
Don & Michelle Jeffrey
So sorry for your loss.
Don, Michelle and family
Paula Day
Dear family
Sorry for your loss. Anne was such a lovely lady
Don and Debbie Riddell
To the deKort family,
Thinking of you and sending each of you our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Memories will always be with you .
Don and Debbie ( Loyens ) Riddell
Gord Worrall
My sincere sympathies to Joanne and all of Mrs. de Kort’s family.
Adrian and Anne Kouwenberg
Dear Family De Kort, our condolences with the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. We will always remember her warm hospitality and friendship.
We are not able to be at her funeral, our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Anne and Adrian Kouwenberg
Linda Loyens
John and Michelle and family
So sorry to hear about your loss but memories will keep her with you forever. Stay strong and hug each other.
John & Carlene Mennen
John & Joanne, Please accept our deepest condolences to you and your family at this time.
Tony Martens
Sorry to hear of your loss, thinking of you and your families
Doug & Nancy Garrett
John & Michelle
Sorry to hear of Anne’ s death. I know you will all miss her terribly. Our prayer is God will fill you with so many precious memories to help ease the pain of your loss
Joanna Giesen
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Anne Giesen and family
Carolyne and Jennifer Walden
John and Family
Our deepest condolences to you and your family
Wendy Vandenberk
Dear Joanne (and Bill). My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May you cherish the wonderful memories of your mom.
BERNARD ANNIE V LAAK STERKE
BERNARD ANNIE V LAAK – STERKE
FAM , GECONDOLEERD MET HET VERLIES VAN MOEDER OMA
VEEL STERKTE TOEGEWENST IN DEZE DROEVIGE DAGEN.
RUST IN VREDE TANTE ANN.
Mien en Wil Bertens van Laak
Beste familie ,
Gecondoleerd met het verlies van jullie moeder, oma en overgrootmoeder.
Wij wensen jullie allen veel sterkte de komende tijd.
Kim BOWMAN
My deepest condolences on the loss of your Mother. It was an honour to have cared for her.
God Bless.
Shannon O'Shea Ross
Sending our sincere condolences on the passing of dear Oma. Cherish those wonderful memories, recipes and knitting lessons!
Love Shannon & Mark and Family
Ray & Sue Heffernan
To All the de Kort family,
I was saddened to hear the news that Anne has past away, My Deepest Sympathy to everyone I did Anne’s hair for many years and got to know her and all of you as Family hearing about you in our conversations I will miss Anne . Keep your Memmories close to your Heart to help you through this very difficult time.
Sue & Ray Heffernan
Dianne and Mark Tucker
Joanne and Bill, our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family for the loss of your dear Mother. May God be with you at this time.
Familie Erma en Ger van Laak
Beste familie,
De vele mooie momenten en herinneringen kunnen jullie tot steun zijn bij het dragen van dit grote verlies. Veel sterke.
Familie Erma en Ger van Laak
Trees van Nunen
Our deepest condolences to your family.
You are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Trees en Giel van Nunen – van Laak
Lorna Sewell
I’m thinking of all of you and praying for comfort. I thought very highly of your mom and when I saw her, I enjoyed the twinkle in her eye. I will miss her. I know its hard to say good bye in spite of having had so many wonderful years with her. It’s never easy to let go. God bless you all with his peace.
Linda Dietrich
Joanne & Bill,
So sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathy.
John and Mary McIntosh
Thinking of your family at this sad time, but also of all the wonderful memories of a life well lived. Know that we care
John and Mary McIntosh
Marcel , Gonnie and family
Dear family, Our condolences for you all. Rest in peace tante Ann. ????