Wijntje VAN DE POL

VanDeHOEF Winnie (Wijntje Van de Pol) - Peacefully, surrounded by her family, Winnie left this world on April 9, 2009, at the C.E.E. Hospital of Bluewater Health, Continuing Care Site, Petrolia, in her 97th year. Beloved mother of Harry and Fran VanDeHoef of Sarnia, Garry and Mary VanDeHoef of Wyoming, Clari Thornicroft (the late Bruce, February 2009) of London, and Dini and Harold Taylor of Sarnia. Winnie was predeceased by her husband Hendrik (Henry) (1986) as well as several sisters and brothers in the Netherlands. Two sisters, as well as several nieces and nephews also remain in the Netherlands. Grandmother to Tanya Smith, Amy Foch, Steve VanDeHoef, Melody Jacques and Chrystal VanDeHoef, Shannon Robinson, Joleen Taylor, Stefany Jamieson and Trevor Taylor, as well as fifteen great grandchildren. Winnie was born in the Netherlands in 1912 and immigrated with her family to Southwestern Ontario in September 1952. In honoring their mother's wishes, the family will not be having visitation. A memorial service celebrating Winnie's life will be held for family and friends at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wyoming. Cremation has taken place, with a private family burial. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Inn of the Good Shepherd, or the charity of your choice. Memories and condolences may be left on-line at www.needhamjay.com. Arrangements entrusted to the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME (519-882-0100). 11472018