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VAN BEEK: Henrica “Hennie” (de Graaf) of Ailsa Craig and formerly of Thedford

July 24, 2017 By Haskett Funeral Homes 12 Condolences

VAN BEEK: Henrica “Hennie” (de Graaf) of Ailsa Craig and formerly of Thedford

At Craigwiel Gardens Nursing Home, Ailsa Craig on Sunday, July 23, 2017 of Ailsa Craig and formerly of Thedford in her 94th year.  Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Van Beek (2003).  Dear mother of  Antoinette and Neil Wagner of Platsville, Laura Fischer of Cambridge, Lawrence Van Beek and Rosalyn Lee of British Columbia, Ken and Deb Van Beek of Brussels, Martin Van Beek and Catherine Cook of Bayfield, Anthony and Angela Van Beek of Thedford, Mary Lou and Peter Winkler of Constance Bay, Dan Eichler of New Hamburg, and Bob Schnarr of Ailsa Craig.  Also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Dear sister-in-law of Katherine Van Beek of Cambridge, and Emma Van Beek of British Columbia.  Predeceased by infant first child Anthony, daughters Cora Schnarr (2005) and Joan Eichler (2008), and her brothers and sisters.  Hennie was one of thirteen children in the de Graaf family.  Lawrence and Hennie immigrated to Canada in 1949 after the war to start their own family of ten children.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Prayers will be said in the funeral home on Thursday evening at 6:45 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, 32922 Richmond Street, Lucan on Friday, July 28, 2017  at 11 AM with Father Ross Bartley presiding.  Cremation with Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Lucan.

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

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  1. Wally Mueller

    August 2, 2017 at 9:07 AM

    Thinking of you all during the difficult time. I will always remember the good times on peel street.
    Wally & John Mueller

  2. Cor Veeger

    July 27, 2017 at 6:40 AM

    Cor Veeger
    juli 27,2017

    Our condoleances for all her children, children in law, grand childrenn a great grand childrem.
    May she rest in peace.
    children from Annie de Graaf en Cees Veeger Texel Holland.
    Agatha Veeger(dead 28-06-2016) en Jan Rutten Thea Veeger Cor Veeger en Hannie de Graaf

  3. Pat and Alan Hardisty

    July 26, 2017 at 8:20 PM

    I feel very proud to have met Karl’s Oma . From everything I have heard about her and her family , it is obvious that she and her husband raised a wonderful family . Enjoy your great memories. Love, Nana Pat and Alan Hardisty

  4. Thea Stokkermans

    July 26, 2017 at 5:40 PM

    Sincere sympathy in the passing of your mother, Have not seen her in a long time, Just wanted to say she was a very good friend of my mother when we lived in Kenilworth, Nellie and Henry Caris.

  5. Mike Van Beek

    July 26, 2017 at 12:40 PM

    Condolences to the “New Hamburg” Van Beek family. Tante Hennie was a sweet, giving lady who loved her family. She will be missed!
    Mike and Donna Van Beek and family

  6. Aad en Marian Zegers

    July 26, 2017 at 11:54 AM

    Gecondoleerd met het verlies van onze verre tante Hennie. Wij wensen jullie veel sterkte toe.
    Ze mag dan een hoge leeftijd hebben, maar je heb maar een moeder, en die moeten jullie nu missen.
    Marian van Nel de Graaf en Tines Bakker groeten jullie vanaf Texel.

  7. Céline de Graaf

    July 26, 2017 at 3:40 AM

    Our dear aunty in Canada has passed away. She was such a nice lady, we still have very nice memories of her visiting Holland several times. Our condoleances for all her children, children in law, Grand childrenn, great grandchildrem and beloved ones. May she rest in peace.
    From Piet Zijm and Céline de Graaf ( tante Mart and ome Tinus) Texel, Holland

  8. Sharon Witteveen -Leslie

    July 25, 2017 at 7:49 PM

    Sincere condolences to the entire Van Beek Family! My thoughts and Prayers are with you at this Heartfelt time. Thanks for the Memories!

  9. Kathy Burke

    July 24, 2017 at 11:16 PM

    I have wonderful fond memories of Tante Hennie, such a sweet lady! Deepest condolences to our New Hamburg cousins. May she Rest In Peace. ❤️
    Love Ken Andy Katharine Burke (Van Beek) & family

  10. emma van beek

    July 24, 2017 at 8:47 PM

    TO Hennies family my deepauntest sympathy my thoughts an d prayers are with you may her soul rest in peace

  11. Mark and Bonnie Weber

    July 24, 2017 at 8:41 PM

    Mark and I send our condolences to all the families and friends. Cherish the times you had, and treasure your memories

  12. Linda Bast

    July 24, 2017 at 6:55 PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with the family today. I always felt welcome at your home in New Hamburg.

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