Gerry VAN ROOTSELAAR

ROB, Gerry 2008-10-09 In loving memory of Gerry Rob of Quibell Ontario, who passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 2, 2008. Born in Holland on June 22, 1928, she came to Canada in early 1947 as a war bride. Gerry married John Alexander Rob on May 29, 1947 and together they raised six children on a small farm in Quibell. She and John spent many years owning and operating school buses in the area. Gerry was predeceased by her parents Hendricka and Jacob Van Rootselaar in Holland and her husband John. She is survived by her children; Ricky Marchiorello (George), Jack (Angie), Richard (Karen), Ron (Ruth), Dan (Barb), Art (Sue) and by her grandchildren Dean, Jason, Alyson, Travis, Hannah, Erika, Daniel, Christopher, Neil, Justin and her great-grandchildren Ethan, Abigail, Adam, Sydney, Olivia and Isabella. Gerry is also survived by her sister Willy and Jan Van Dijk in Holland and her brother-in-law Harry Rob and his wife Betty. Numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and close friends also survive. To celebrate Gerry‘s life, a memorial service will be held on October 11, 2008 at the Quibell Community Centre. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Dryden Regional Health Centre CT scanner fund through the Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Avenue, Dryden, Ontario P8N 2X3.