Johanna (Joan) Schoemaker, nee van de Lagemaat, of Goderich in her 96th year went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 6, 2024. She was predeceased by her husband, Wicher, (1999) with whom she enjoyed 36 years of marriage. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Margaret, Paul (Sandra), Betty (Neil). Dear Oma to Skye, Natalie (David), Ryan, Liam and Jacob. Missed by her great grandchildren Gavin and Blayke. She will fondly be remembered by her sister-in-laws Stein and Riny and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her three brothers and sister in the Netherlands.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday October 9, 2024 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Trinity Christian Reformed Church, 245 Mill Road Goderich.
Funeral Service will be held on Thursday October 10, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Trinity Christian Reformed Church, Goderich.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Trinity Christian Reformed Church, Goderich, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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Els Drenth - de Vries
‘Tante Jo Lagemaat’, our nanny in Amsterdam. I loved her. She had a trunk with toys at her place to play with. I remember being sad, when she came to tell us, that she was getting married and emigrating to Canada. By than I was three years old and it felt like she stopped being my nanny a year too early for me. Fortunately I visited her a few times, many years later. Elizabeth de Vries
Joke De Vries
My sincere condoleances to the family and friends of Johanna.
She was our “tante Jo v.d. Lagemaat” in our childhood. And she has been a great help for our parents, both in our grocery store and for us. We loved her: always kind and understanding, specially for my litlke brothers and sisters.
I will not forget her!
Corrie de Gier-de Vries
Remembering aunt Jo, I loved her very much and I am happy that she was our nanny in the Netherlands, where she lived nearby our home. Fortunately I could visit her with my husband, years ago, in Canada and I will always remember her as a nice lovely person. I am happy knowing her and have a deep respect for her. Cornelia de Vries, daughter of Arie and Antje de Vries from Amsterdam.
Gertjan De Vries
Johanna was nanny to my babyship. Every now and then one of our family had to get her at her(mother’s)home, for she was the only one who could get me to sleep. Need I write write more?
Fran Martin
My fondest memories are with us all gathered around Betty and Neil’s table at any given holiday. Family spread out all over the house and out comes the Skippo cards. Boy not too many could beat your mum at that game. I was a learner and I know every now and then if I had missed something, she would clear her throat and look at me with raised eyebrows…..then the Buttercook? No idea how to spell it! The best thing I have ever tasted. God Bless you Joan and keep you in His care x
Lisa Brough
Through her daughter Betty, I was blessed to have known Joan for over 30 yrs. Joan was such a lovely, caring and warm person. Her home was always open for family and friends and she loved nothing more than a houseful of family and friends surrounding her. I will remember with fondness, all the great times spent with Joan over the years – from chats with a cup of tea and her (best in the world!) Boterkoek to all our great games of SkipBo! She will truly be missed.
My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you – Paul, Margaret, Betty and families.
Henk en Emmy Suurling
We wish the family all the strenght they need. We are so glad that we spend the last two weeks in Canada with tante Jo. We had such a good time together en will always remember here With love Henk and Emmy
Jim Bissett
My condolences Margaret and Family.
Jim Bissett
Ida Van de Lagemaat
Tante Jo was someone you had to love. She was a down-to-earth person with a sense of humor, caring and attentive. No hidden agenda’s, what you see is what you get. I feel privileged that she was my aunt and I will always remember her dearly.
Marlene Brall
I was friends of Alice from public school until today. I would visit your Mom with Alice. Your Mom was a lovely lady and always made me feel so welcome. Great memories are treasures! We are sending our condolences to the family.
Gwen and Wayne Doak
Our deepest sympathy to Johanna Schoemaker’s Family. She will be greatly missed by many.