Martin KUIPERS called to his eternal home from Maitland Manor Goderich on Friday, September 21, 2018 at the age of 87. Born, February 19, 1931 in Aduard, Groningen, the Netherlands, he will be loving remembered by his family – John and Cory Kuipers of Goderich: Corry Kuipers-Simard of Wyoming Ont; Jake and Deb Kuipers of Humbolt, Sask; Sister: Sadie Mosoronchon of Calgary Patti Gratton (special family, friend) Goderich. Grandchildren Charleen and Harry Bakker, Pam and Jody Kuipers; LeeAnn and Chris Bell, Chris and Mike Simard; Justin and Arianna (Jamie) Kuipers; Step Grandchildren Carissa and Will McWhirter, Anthony Alcorn. Great Grandchildren – Jacob, Jessica and Kaitlyn Bakker; Connor Bell; step great-grandchildren, Taylor and Mariah McWhirter; And his “special Maitland Manor Family”. Predeceased by his daughter Jeannette (2013) and spouse, Martha (2016); Sister, Cathy Taylor (2013), Brother Mark (Jan 2018). Also remembered by brothers and sisters in law in the Netherlands and numerous nieces and nephews and their families.
Martin’s family immigrated to Brooks, Alberta in 1948 where he married Martha in 1954, when she immigrated to Canada.
The family farmed in Alberta till 1964, and then moved to Bowmanville where he was caretaker of the Christian School. Then in 1969 they farmed in Colborne Township till 1986, when they moved into Goderich, where Martin was caretaker of North Street United Church and St. Peter’s Catholic Church, at that time he also painted at numerous businesses and residences.
Martin loved to spend time with his family, and he especially loved children. He enjoyed Goderich’s waterfront, and country drives.
Family will receive friends at Trinity Christian Reformed Church,
245 Mill Rd. Goderich, on Saturday October 6, 2018 at 11AM until time of Celebration of Life at 12PM. Donations to the Alzheimer Society of Huron County gratefully acknowledged.
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).
Liz & Jack Klooster
Sorry to hear about your dad / grandfather/ friend. I did not hear that he passed away till the afternoon of Sat Oct 6 . Our condolences to you & the extended family . We spent many hours with your dad when we lived in Goderich ,& enjoyed his stories about the past. Even when we visited him in Clinton .
Brian and Bev Weaver
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Keep your memories of him close.
Michael and Cathy Martin
Corry and family,
So sorry to read about the passing of your father/grandfather. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. May pleasant memories bring you peace.
Michael and Cathy (parents of Stephen)
egbert and ingrid warringa
our well minded condoleances too John/Cory, Corry, and Jake/deb. and your children, with loosing your Dad/grand-pa,
we are glad that we shared a time with our uncle Martin Kuipers ! the time that I worked for him and times that we had
holidays with them . Thanks.
a last greeting from us, Egbert and Ingrid.