Petronella "Nellie" Martens

MARTENS, Petronella "Nellie" - Passed away at Caressant Care, Woodstock on May 9th , 2016 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Marinus Martens (2003). Loving mother of Gerry (Margaret) Martens, Thea (Brian) Maloney, Anne (Harold) Zinn, Bill Martens and Rini (Sue) Martens. Cherished grandmother of eleven grandchildren and many great grandchildren . Predeceased by her son Rini Martens (1955) and by her parents Wilhelmus and Anna (nee Borghs) Swinkles. A private family service will take place with interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated and may be arranged through the Brock and Visser Funeral Home, Woodstock (519-539-0004). Personal online condolences at www.brockandvisser.com