BREKELMANS Our hearts are heavy but full of the love, warmth and beautiful memories he filled them with. We say goodbye to Marinus E. Brekelmans September 20, 1929 - July 9, 2016 Devoted husband of Dora (Donkers - 2000) who was his one and only sweetheart. A dear father to Jeanne, Francis (Dianne), Arnold (Caroline), Henriette MacArthur (Glen). Warm and loving Opa of Travis, Calvin, Tanya and Leah, Luke and Paul, Carly and Connor. He will also be missed and fondly remembered by many close relatives in Canada and Holland. Born in Udenhout, Holland, he immigrated to Canada with his family to farm in 1969, settling in Thamesford Ontario. He was a shining example that the simplest truths matter the most. Visitations - Brock & Visser Funeral Home, Thamesford ON Tuesday July 12, 2016 - 2:00-4:00pm & 7:00-9:00pm Funeral - Sacred Heart Church, Ingersoll ON Wednesday July 13, 2016 - 11:00am Celebration of his Life - Henderson Hall, Ingersoll ON Immediately after the funeral please join us for a tribute from his family followed by lunch. Interment - Sacred Heart Cemetery, Ingersoll ON To help others who wish to remain safe and independent in their homes, donations will be gratefully accepted to Lifeline in Oxford County. These funds will help provide their services for those who cannot afford them.
Visitation Details
Tuesday, July 12th, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Brock and Visser Funeral Home, Thamesford Chapel
Tuesday, July 12th, 2016 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Brock and Visser Funeral Home, Thamesford Chapel
Service Details
Wednesday, July 13th, 2016 11:00am, Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Interment Details
Sacred Heart Cemetery