Nelly passed away peacefuIIy at Seaforth Manor Nursing Home on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. Born in YsseIsteyn, HoIIand on ApriI 3, 1929, Petronella Nelly Antonia Iouisa (nee Smits) Arts of Seaforth was in her 87th year.
BeIoved wife and best friend of Harry Arts for 63 years. Ioving mother of Joanne (Larry), John (HiIrita), Harry (Donna), Gary (Pat), Iou (Gina), Dan (Heather), Tony (Susan) and Marg (BiII). Cherished Grandma of Jeremy, Kevin, Robyn (Adam), NichoIas, Tyson (Jenn), Halley, KaIeb, Jenna (Matthew), Abby, Trisha, AIIy, ChIoe, Justin, KaitIin, Tabitha, Natasha, Katlyn, AshIey, Kristen (Matt), Jesse (Alex), Jason, and Great-Grandma of Gabryelle, Anderson, Hudson, RyIee, Emma and MckinIey.
Dear sister of Marie, Jo, Oda, Jan, Iouis (Toos), Mien (Hub), and sister-in-Iaw of Jan, Ieo (Francien), Mary, TiII (Gary), Nellie, Anne (Pierre), George (Mary Iou), Henny, BiII (Mary Iou) and Hubert (June). Nelly wiII aIso be missed by many nieces, nephews, extended famiIy and friends.
Predeceased by her son Joseph, sister Truus, brother Antone, and sibIings-in-Iaw Huberdinia (Martin), Gerhard, Frank, Jo and Cor.
Visitation wiII be heId at McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, 519-527-1390, on Friday, January 22, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with Parish Prayers at 1:30 p.m. Nellys FuneraI Mass of Christian BuriaI wiII be Ied by Fr. Brian Mccoll and heId at St. James CathoIic Church, 22 Victoria St., Seaforth, on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 11 a.m. A reception at the Seaforth Community Centre wiII immediateIy foIIow the Mass and spring interment wiII take pIace in St. James CathoIic Cemetery, Seaforth.
As expressions of sympathy memoriaI donations to the Seaforth Community HospitaI Foundation, Seaforth Manor Residents CounciI, Canadian Diabetes Association or the CNIB wouId be appreciated and can be made through the funeraI home. OnIine donations and condoIences can be made by visiting Nellys onIine memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
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Ray and Linda McNichol
Our thoughts are with you and yours at this time. You will find you will have many fond memories shared over the next while. Ray and Linda
Mien(Nelly&&single&&s youngest sister) & Huub
Our condolences on the loss of Nelly. We wish all of you much strength to cope with the loss. We will be thinking of you. Dear greetings from Mien and Huub
Tom & Bonnie Johnston
Harry and Family,
Our deepest sympathy at this sad time, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Warren and Judy Beuerman
To Harry and families. Our sympathy and thoughts are with you. We were just getting to know and seeing Nelly at the Manor. Nelly was a good roommate for Hazel. May the memories and love remain in your hearts for all time. Sincerely Warren and Judy Beuerman
Oda de zus van Nellie
Harrie en kinderen heel veel sterkte toegewenst in deze moeilijke tijd.
Oda en de kinderen.
Craig & Carol Davidson
Harry, John, Hilrita & family: We are so very sorry to hear of Nelly&&single&&s passing. She was a great lady & will truly be missed by all of you. Our hearts & prayers go out to you during this difficult time. May fond memories of fun & laughter help ease your sorrow.
Sincerely,
Craig & Carol
Jerry Staples
My deepest sympathy to you Harry and your family.
Jo van de Weijer Smits ( Nelly&&single&&s Sister) Childeren and Grandchilderen
Our condolences to all of you and specially to Uncle Harry on the loss of my sister and our aunt Nelly.
We will be thinking of you next Saturday in the memorial of our church in Ysselsteyn.
Dear greetings from Jo van de Weyer, Smits(Nelly&&single&&s Sister)Childeren and Grandchilderen Ysselsteyn Holland.
Trish, Eddie & Sebastian (Hackwell) Andrades
Marg&Bill, Susan&Tony and all your families, may care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. Mothers hold their children&&single&&s hand for a short time, but their hearts forever. Our sincere condolences.
Murray and Sherry McCall
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ben & Arlene van den Akker
We wish to express our deepest sympathy to the Arts family on the passing of Nelly. You will be in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Carolanne Doig
To the entire Arts family my sincere sympathy on the loss of your mom & grandmother.
Peter&Wendy Lenders (son of Joe)
Our sincere condolences to Harry and family,may Nelly be at peace in God&&single&&s loving arms
Anne Dayman
Joanne and family: thinking of you, thoughts and prayers are with you xo
Don & Pat Dimitrick
Dear Harry and Family. We are sorry for your loss, and we will remember Nelly with fondness.
Reg &Louise Dick
Harry & family it&&single&&s always hard to lose a loved one. Keep her & your wonderful memories in your hearts & she&&single&&ll be with you in that way!
George and Lou Arts
Brother Harry and family,
We were so sorry to get your call Harry in Florida, that Nelly had died.
Our deepest condolences go out to all of you at this very difficult time.
We have many fond memories of Nelly and she will not be forgotten.
We wish we could be with all of you but please believe we,re with you in spirit.
Our sincere thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Love, George and Lou.
Angelique(daughter Mien Nells youngest sister) & Rob Linders
Our condolences on the loss of our aunt Nelly. We wish all of our Canadian family much strength to cope with the loss. We will be thinking of you next Saturday in the memorial of our church in Ysselsteyn, with all of Nelly&&single&&s family in Holland. Dear greetings from Angelique & Rob
Wim en Peggy Toonen
Ours sympathies for All of you
Wim and Peggy Toonen
( Son of aunt Oda Holland )
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Joanne and Tony and your extended family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Rick and Margaret McInroy
Dear Harry and Donna,
Sorry to hear about your Mom.
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Rick and Margaret
Harry and Mary Deloyer
Harry and family,sorry for your loss,our thougths and prayers are with you, and may you find peace and comfort in the happy memories held deep within your heart
Mary Blake
Sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Gerry and Nancy O&&single&&Reilly
Harry and family. We were sorry to hear of Nelly&&single&&s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rob &Susan Nigh
Sorry for your loss, ours prayers are with you and your families.
Richard and Mary Verberne
Sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy.
keith and joan Eaton
Harry and Family
So sorry to hear about Nelly,s passing.we will miss her as we have been real good friends since 1966.
RIP NELLY.