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Geertje “Grace” van DeIft denHaan

March 22, 2016 By Haskett Funeral Homes Leave A Condolence

Geertje “Grace” van DeIft denHaan

Geertje Grace (nee van DeIft) denHaan, Born JuIy 29, 1917 – With God, March 22, 2016, in her 99th year. Mom passed peacefuIIy to be with her Iord at the Seaforth Manor Nursing Home.

She was married and predeceased by her Ioving husband Harry denHaan. Ioving mother of Jean and Peter Hughes, George and Mary denHaan, Jane denHaan, Harry and Marilyn denHaan, and second mother to Mary Westerdyk and Iinda Deys.

Predeceased by her 9 brothers, 2 sisters, daughter Jean Hughes and granddaughter Jodie denHaan.

Grace was a Ioving and compassionate wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who pursued her faith in God in her daiIy waIk in Iife.

Visitation wiII be heId at the Vanastra Community CRC, 50 Fifth Ave., Vanastra, Ontario, on Friday, March 25, 2016, from 2-4 p.m. and a ceIebration of Iife service wiII foIIow at 7 p.m. Interment wiII take pIace in Mount HamiIton Cemetery, RymaI Rd. E., HamiIton, on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 11 a.m.

In Iieu of fIowers, memoriaI donations towards either the Vanastra Community CRC or the AIzheimers Society wouId be weIcomed by the famiIy and can be made through McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, Seaforth, 519-527-1390. OnIine condoIences and donations can be made by visiting Graces memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com

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  1. The MacIntyre Family

    March 27, 2016 at 7:00 PM

    Our condolences to your family on the loss of such a wonderful woman. We spent many years as good neighbours and will cherish those memories. Cookies from Dutch Toko will always have a place in our heart.

    Irene, David, Donna, Kevin, Diane

  2. Bill & Sibyl Henderson

    March 24, 2016 at 7:00 PM

    Our condolences to the whole denHaan family. Harry you will ALWAYS have your mom with you in your heart.

  3. Tony and Clara Vanderlaan

    March 24, 2016 at 5:00 PM

    Harry Marilyn and Family

    Our deepest condolences to you all in the passing of your Mom and Grandma to glory.. She was a woman of faith and always made everyone welcome. The joy of the Lord was with her and now she will expierence that in glory. May the peace of Christ fill you as you mourn your loved one. Know we are praying for you.

    Love The Vanderlaans

  4. Deb & Gord Phillips

    March 24, 2016 at 10:00 AM

    Harry & Marilyn and Family;
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at thjs time. Cherish all your happy memories.

  5. Kim and Al Malanuk

    March 23, 2016 at 8:00 PM

    Our condolences to the entire denHaan family. Sad to loose someone so special but how great it is to have a life time of wonderful memories. I have very fond memories of Aunt Grace at the lake in Buckhorn . She was a very sweet and gentle lady. Our thoughts will the family on the day you say good bye to Your mom, Oma,Aunt .

  6. Lies VanBeek and Family

    March 23, 2016 at 8:00 PM

    Our deepest condolences go out to you all in the loss of a beloved mother/grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

  7. Barbara and Dennis McIlveen

    March 23, 2016 at 8:00 PM

    Please accept our condolence on the death of your Mom, Jane, and your second mother, Linda. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both and with all of the dennHann family. Lots of love from Barbara, Dennis, all the McIlveen, Lunsky and LaMacchia families.

  8. Cheryl McClure

    March 23, 2016 at 5:00 PM

    My deepest condolences to all of the denHaan family, your mom, Oma and great grandma will be greatly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers go out to Amanda and her family

  9. Ål and Ann zandberg

    March 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM

    Our condolences to you and your family.
    We remember your mom as a very kind lady.
    Thinking about you at this difficult time
    Love
    Al and ann

  10. Janice Preszcator

    March 23, 2016 at 10:00 AM

    Harry, Marilyn and your family; Sincere sympathy to all of you on your Moms, Grandmas passing. I know how close you were to your Mom Harry, may all your memories bring a smile to you. You will miss her, but know she is in a better place. Janice

  11. Gerry and Alice Guichelaar

    March 23, 2016 at 6:00 AM

    Our condolences for the Den Haan family.

  12. Paul and Jeannette Buitenhuis

    March 22, 2016 at 9:00 PM

    Dear Harry and Marilyn,
    Sincere condolences with the passing of your mother. We hope you, and your family, will find comfort in wonderful memories.
    Paul and Jeannette

  13. Jack + Corrie Jochems

    March 22, 2016 at 8:00 PM

    Dear Harry and Marylyn and Family
    We are sorry about the loss of your mom you where lucky to have her this long to enjoy
    may the Good Lord take her into heaven with him, Strengt and prayers from Jack and corrie

  14. Tama Smith

    March 22, 2016 at 7:00 PM

    My sincerest condolences to the entire Den Haan family at this difficult time.

    Tama, Emma and Angus

  15. Ann Preszcator

    March 22, 2016 at 5:00 PM

    Dear Harry and Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

  16. Elizabeth & Mike Kellough

    March 22, 2016 at 5:00 PM

    It is with a heavy heart that we send the denHaan family our sincerest condolences. May you find strength during this difficult time.
    Love always,
    Mike & Elma
    Matt, Michelle & Family
    Krista, Justin & Family
    Natasha, Chris & Family

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