Our sympathies to you Ben, Amy and Brent and families Will miss her smile, laughter and her kindness. I hope you find healing in all the beautiful memories you shared. Hugs
Diane and family

Ben, Amy, Brent and family,
Sending you all our heartfelt sympathies during this hard time. Arlene was a wonderful woman, and will be missed by so many. Treasure all your memories.
Sincerely,
Bill & Heather McMillan

Dear Ben, Brent and Hunter
We are truly sorry for the loss of a loving wife, mother and grand mother.
Her and I had many conversations at the hockey games. She was such a lovely lady. It always warmed my heart went Hunter after every game gave his gramma a hug. They were true loyal fans of The Navy Vets. Hold all your wonderful memories close to your heart to get you thru the difficult days ahead.
Judy and Paul Kelly, Sara, andrew and Lukas #89 Pickard

My condolences to you and your family. May God shower you and your family with peace and comfort as you mourn for your loved one . Holding you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Ben, Amy, Brent and family, my deepest sympathies. She was a wonderful woman. Jacquie

We are so sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing. Our boys had her as a teacher and they sure liked her. Just a great and caring teacher. She will be missed by all. Jim &Danica

Ben and Family
So sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing. May happy memories help you through this difficult time!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Arlene s
Smile will surly be missed.

To Ben and Family,
Our sympathy to you all.
May your memories help at this time.
Janice and Bill Morris

Dear Ben, Amy and Brent and all of Arlene’s family. We send our sincerest sympathies on the passing of a loving and gentle lady with the most wonderful smile. May all your memories help you with your loss.
Sending sympathies to June too as she mourns the loss of her dear sister. From the Blagrave family

Sorry for your loss Amy,Brent.
I’ll cherish the memories from public school.
May she be our guardian angel.
Rest in peace Arlene.

Ben, Amy and Brent. Our deepest sympathies to you all on the loss of such a lovely woman. She was part of our family for many years and we will miss her smiling face, especially at the hockey games.

Dear Ben, Amy, Brent, June and families;
Sending you our sincere sympathies at this very difficult time. Remembering such a wonderful friend for over 60 years: high school, summer jobs at the ‘Bend’, Teachers College, teaching career, hockey, families, and retirement. Will miss her beautiful smile, her calm and caring demeanor, and her gentle soul. We are all so blessed to have had her in our lives. Cherish all these memories, and hold them in your hearts.
With love,
Gwen and John

To the family of Arlene we send our condolences….sincerely Ray and Linda

Our sympathies to Ben, Amy and Brent and families. Arlene was a gentle kind soul. Ben was always by her side. Many memories of time spent with them both over the years.

Dear Ben, Amy, Brent & Family
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Arlene certainly was a beautiful person inside and out. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Ken & Lois

Ben, Amy, and Brent,
So shocked to hear about Arlene’s passing. She was always such a genuine, delightful lady. Thinking about all of you during this difficult time.

Dear Ben and family, sending our sincere condolences at this sad and difficult time.

Ben, Amy & Brent, So sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs

Ben, Amy, Brent and your families ❤️
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Everything happened so quickly.
Arlene always greeted you with her beautiful smile. Glad we shared many Mondays together doing water aerobics at the Vanastra pool. Ben I hope you continue to join us. Ralph and Dianne Wood

Sending heartfelt condolences to you – Ben, Amy, Brent and all your families. Arlene was a lovely, caring lady.
You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Jane and Len Muegge

We always enjoyed the bright smile Arlene shared with so many . She was a wonderful wife, mother and example to the community of Egmondville. Peace to her wonderful family.

Piet and Rose Loomans
Whitby, Ont.

Ben,Amy ,Brent and Families.
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Deepest sympathies.
Reiny and Lynda

Sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy.

Ben, Amy and Brent;
Sincerest sympathy to all your family. Arlene always had a smile for everyone she met.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gordon & irma

Ben, June, Amy, Brent and families, My deepest sympathies on the loss of Arlene – wife, sister, mother. I have fond memories of Ben and Arlene going back to 1964, when I recall seeing my student, Ben dancing with Arlene at a dance I was chaperoning at Seaforth District High School. I thought then as I have for many years since, “What a lovely couple!” Dick Burgess

Sorry to hear of Arlene passing away. Sending are prayers and condolences to Ben and families. John Munro & Rose

Our deepest condolences to Ben, Amy and Brent on Arlenes passing. May your memories help you all through this difficult time. Hugs to all of you.

Ben, Amy, Brent and all,
My sincerest sympathy at this time. Arlene was a great teacher and her students will remember her with fondness. Her singing talents were an asset to the Harmony Highlights for many years, providing enjoyment to all. I am sorry for your loss.

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of a dear sweet lady. Every time we saw her she had a lovely smile on her face. She will truly be missed.

Ben and Family

Please accept our sincere sympathy at this sad time. Cherish the special memories you have. Arlene was a special lady.

Bill and Grace Campbell

Dear Ben & Family….so sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing…memories of her go back to public school….cherish the memories you have made…
our deepest sympathy

Dear Ben & Family
So sorry for your loss . Thinking of all of You, at this difficult time.
Sincere Sympathy ,
Keith & Janet Patterson

Ben, Amy, Brent and families.
We are so sorry for your loss. Arlene was such a friendly lady with a kind smile. May your memories help heal you.

My sincerest condolences on the loss ofvyour wife and mother. Arlene was a kind and gentle soul.

Ben,Amy,Brent and Family .
Our Sympathy to you in the passing of a beloved Wife,Mother.and Grandma you are in our thoughts and Prayers.R.I.P.Arlene
With Sympathy Mark and Kathy.

My sympathy to Arlene’s family , I knew Arlene while singing in Seaforth Harmony Hi- Lites choir, she was such a pleasant person to be around ,always a smile on her face
My deepest sympathy
Mary Lou Erb

To Ben & family, Thinking of you at this difficult time, Arlene always greeted you with a smile! Our deepest sympathy! Ron & Theresa Murray.

Our deepest sympathy to Arlene’s family. We have a lot of good memories from our singing time with Harmony HiLites. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

Ben and family, my sincere condolences on your loss you will be in my prayers. Arlene will be missed by many, may she rest in peace now.

Judy Damjanov (swimmer)

Ben and Family;
Arlene’s wonderful smile and gracious way will be missed by so many. My condolences.
Norma Khan

Ben, Amy, Brent and families so sorry for your loss . Arlene will always be with you. Her memories will bring you sunshine.

To Ben, Amy and Brent and families
Arlene was such a kind helpful lady, We go back along way with our teaching days,We leaned on each other for so many things .Always a fun time together ,going to sure miss my friend.
Sincerely ,
Edith and Laurence Taylor

Ben ,Amy, Brent and family
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Arlene’s passing.
Keep the memories close to your hearts and she will never be far away
Deepest sympathy
Tom Dawn and family

Ben & family:
Sincere condolences to the family. Arlene will be missed by all.

Ben and family,sorry to hear of Arlene,s passing. Will miss seeing her in her flower beds. Our sympathy to all of you at this time. Gary,Ellen.

Sincere sympathy to Ben and his family. May the happy memories help you through these difficult days. Cor and Gerda Vanden Hoven

Our deepest sympathies to Ben, Amy, Brent and families. May your memories with your mom bring you peace, comfort and strength. Thinking of you all.

Steve and Joanne Schroeder

Ben and family
So sorry to hear about Arlene. She was always very friendly and caring. Remember the good times. My condolences.

Dear Ben and family: I enjoyed getting to know both of you through RTO. Arlene and I have had many great conversations by phone and in person over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your wonderful memories bring you peace.

Our sympathies to Ben and the Van Den Akker family. Arlene was a beautiful lady.

I wish to extend my sincere condolences to you Ben and family- Remembering the great times we had in the years of singing with all the gals in Seaforth Harmony Hi Lites -May you be surrounded with the peace and courage of Christ in your days ahead.

Ben, Amy , Brent and family:
Our deepest sympathies to everyone. Arlene was a wonderful woman and will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayer to you at this difficult time.

My sincere condolences to Ben and family.
Bill Wallace

Our condolences Ben, Amy and Brent. We remember Arlene for her positivity and kindness. She was a good friend and will be missed.

My sincere sympathy to Ben, Amy, Brent and families, Arlene was a wonderful lady, always had a smile and a chat, my thoughts and prayers are with you, R,I,P Arlene, you will be missed, Joy Ross.

Ben and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Ben, Amy,Brent and family
Our deepest condolences for the loss of Arlene. I wish you strength and healing in the memories you have shared.
Hugs
Tom and Carla Smith

Ben, Amy, Brent and families,

Our deepest sympathy to all of you all. We always enjoyed our conversations with Arlene over the years at HDC functions and more recently when we were in the neighborhood.

So sorry Benny and family Arlene was such a caring person she will be missed our deepest sympathy.
Anne and Lyle

Dear Ben and Family… We were so saddened to hear of Arlene’s passing and want to extend our deepest sympathies to all of you. She will be missed by so many and so will her beautiful smile. May God give you peace in the weeks and months to come…. Very Fondly, Larry & Donna Shapton and family.

Ben and family, we are very sorry for your loss. I have the fondest memories of my grade 4 teacher, the kind and patient Mrs. van den Akker, at SPS.

Brad Moore and Carrie McLlwain

Ben and family,

Thinking of all of you in the loss of a
loving wife, mother and grandmother. Have known Arlene since we were neighbours on the 17th and we would often chat about the “ old times”. We will remember Arlene for her infectious smile and gentle personality.
With caring thoughts of sympathy,
Jack and Mary Helen

With our deepest sympathy, on Arlene’s passing. Thinking of you and family at this sad time.

Brian and I send our deepest sympathy to Arlene’s family and friends. It was hockey that brought us together in Listowel many years ago. We have had the chance to reconnect the last few years in the Seaforth area at many different events.
May your fond memories of your wife, mom, grandmother, sister and aunt warm you and comfort you.

Dear Ben, Brent , Amy and families. Sending our deepest heart felt condolences. Will miss Arlene’s beautiful smile. Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Grace and Wayne Wiggins.

Ben, Amy, Brent and Families:
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Amy, I have so many wonderful memories of when you worked for us at the Golf Course and I knew your Mom as a very beautiful friend to my sister Gwen. The village will miss her gentle engaging smile. Sending warm hugs to all. Joyce Doig

Ben, Amy and Brent,
my thoughts are with you at this time. I am remembering so many good days with Arlene, and our cameras. She was a joy to be with, her smile and sparkling eyes lit up the room. I will always treasure those memories.

Ben and family. So sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing keep your memories close. Jeanett and George Wood

So sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing. My condolences to all the family. Lived around the corner from Arlene and her family. Treasure all your special memories.

Sending you all lots of love and peaceful prayers. Arlene was always special to me even though I haven’t seen her much in the past few years. RIP Arlene.💖

Dear Ben, Amy, Brent and families,
Arlene was a wonderful teacher and a great colleague during our many years together at Seaforth Public School. She was a kind and gentle friend to all of us who knew the pleasure of her company. She made our world a better place. We share your sadness in her loss.
With Love, Jill and Terry Johnston

Ben, Amy, Brent…
Sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing. Please accept our heart felt sympathies. Her forever smile will be remembered by many. Cherish your memories.
Allan & Karen

Our condolences to Ben and Families

Ben, Amy, Brent and Families. Please accept our sincere sympathies in the loss of Arlene from your lives. Cherish your memories.

Ben, Amy, Brent and Families

Our sincerest sympathies to you all. Arlene was a gem; so kind and friendly. We see in your eyes and your smiles, the happiness she brought to your family. She has left the world a better place and we are better because we knew her.

Ben, Amy and Brent and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We both enjoyed our visits with Arlene as our paths would cross at her grandkids sporting events. Truly a kind and gentle soul. Our deepest sympathies

Ben and family, my sincere sympathy in your loss of Arlene. May these wonderful tributes give you strength and courage to face the days ahead .Do treasure the many heart felt memories.

Your Mom had the most beautiful smile and I enjoyed bantering with her and your Dad wherever I saw them in town or at the pool.
Condolences go out to Ben, Amy and Brent. You’ll always have your memories.

Ben, Amy, Brent, and Families,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Arlene. Always enjoyed the connections over the years.
Larry and Helen

Barb and I are indeed sorry to hear of your loss. Our sympathy goes out to all of you during these difficult times.
Arlene was a great neighbour, friend and relative and we’re sorry we’re unable to attend.

Ben and family
So very sorry to read about Arlene. Many memories of visiting with her at various H D C functions throughout our working years. She was such a kind, sweet gal and will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time in your lives.
Carol and Bob

Ben, Amy, Brent and family- so sorry to hear about Arlene. Our deepest sympathies. She will be missed.-Doug/Gail Schroeder

Ben, Amy, Brent and families, We are so very saddened to hear of Arlene’s passing. We will remember Arlene as the beautiful lady, with the beautiful smile for all she met. May your cherished family memories keep Arlene ever close to your hearts. Our Deepest Sympathy to all at this difficult time. Sincerely Bill and Gail Price

My heartfelt sympathy Ben to you and your family on the loss of your dear wife, mother and grandmother. I didn’t know your wife but remember seeing her with you at many HDC functions over the years. Cherish your memories made through the years to help you through this sad time in your lives.
Sincerely,
Helen Lyons

To the van den AKKER family;
Thinking of you at this difficult time.

Our thoughts and prayers to you Ben and families

Brent & family,
We were so saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. We have such fond memories of her at the arena cheering H & the boys on. Sincere condolences from our family to yours. Big hugs!
❤️The Durands

Ben, Amy Brent and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you on Arlene’s passing, she was such a wonderful lady. I was lucky enough to be one of her students and have never forgotten the warmth she brought to the classroom at Seaforth Public School.
Brandi (Williamson) Wilson and family.

Ben, Amy, Brent and families.
So sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing. She will live on in your memories so hold them close. We’re away so unable to attend the funeral but we’ll keep you in our thought and prayers.

Ben, Amy, Brent and families
Our heartfelt condolences to you. Arlene was a beautiful person who touched many lives, and a favourite teacher to many. She always had a smile and I enjoyed our chats at the Rec Centre. Sending you much love during this difficult time, hugs to everyone
Tammy and Pete Martene

Our sincere condolences on Arlene’s passing.
My parents ( Andy & Verna MacNichol )had a farm beside the Williamson’s. I remember having play-dates with Arlene. We would
have “ little” tea parties. Sometimes her brother Keith would join us.
Lots of great memories.
Bob & Sharon (McNichol) Elliott

You all have our sympathy & condolences in the passing of Arlene. What a lovely lady & patient teacher she was.
Sincerely, Rick & Carolyn Powell & family

Our sincere condolences to Ben and family.
Lyle and Cathi Hill

Dear Ben and Family.
Please accept our sympathy. Arlene was a good friend and room mate, a teaching partner and a beautiful bridesmaid in our wedding. We will always remember Arlene as we named our second daughter Arlene.
Treasure all of your wonderful memories.
Sincerely, Ruth and Harold Klages.

Ben, Amy & Brent and families – my Sincere Sympathy to all of you with the loss of Arlene. She will be missed.

So sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing.
Condolences to Ben and family.

Thinking of all of you today and sending our sincere condolences and love. We will always remember Arlene’s warm and loving spirit. We have good memories of family times we shared with her and all of you.
Love,
Steve and Marian

Ben, Brett, Amy and families our deepest sympathy go out to you all during these difficult times. Arlene was thoughtful, kind and always greeted you with a smile. All those hockey games she attended and never anything negative. Very positive and encouraging at all times. Treasure those memories. Don & Elaine

So sorry Ben. Didn’t know until now. Arlene was a wonderful person. We will all miss her.

Ben, Amy, Brent and families, our deepest sympathies on the loss of Arlene.

Sending comforting hugs!
May every thought of Arlene bring a smile to your faces; just like the beautiful smile that always graced her face.
Gerry, Kathy and Derek Cooper

Ben, Amy, Brent and family,

Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort. Arlene was a wonderful woman who touched the lives of many.

Brian & Christie Little

Sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing.
May your memories heal your hurt
and give you strength through the coming days.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Many memories at Dutch family gatherings.

HILRITA ARTS ( HOEKSTRA)

Ben, Brent and family

Our sincere condolences to all of you on the loss of Arlene.

We have so many memories from back in the Listowel Junior B days.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all

Len and Pauline Gruhl and family

Ben & Family
We were saddened to hear of Arlene’s passing.
May all your memories bring you much comfort.
Although words seem to say so little
I hope they help in some small way
To ease the loss you’re experiencing today.
Hold fast to your memoirs ,
To all of the cherished moments of the past,
To the blessing and the laughter,
The joys and the celebrations,
The sorrow and the tears.
They all add up to a treasure of fond yesterdays
That you shared and spent together,
Dawne & Merv Erb

Sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing. Cherish the memories Ben. Our condolences to your family. George and Kim Kruse.

Ben and family

So very sorry to hear of Arlene’s death. She was always a happy, kind and gracious woman.

Susan and Tim Beard

Dear Ben, Amy, Brent and families,
Our thoughts our with you at this sad time. We will always remember her sweet smile when ever we met. Your loving memories will help you all hold her close.

Ben and Families, our sincere condolences on losing Arlene. May your memories give you comfort going forward.

Walt and Brenda Vermunt

Arlene was a lovely person through and through. My sincere condolences to her family at this sad time.

Ben I was so sad to hear of Arlene’s passing. She was she such a wonderful lady and I know you will miss her a lot. I always enjoyed our chats at HDC gatherings. Brad and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family.

Janet and Brad Bettles

Ben, and Family,

We’re sorry to hear of Arelene’s passing. Our condolences, may you cherish your memories.

David and Sarah Shapton

So sorry for your loss Ben & family. It was always a pleasure meeting Arlene when out for a walk. She will sure be missed in the neighborhood too! Cherish your many fond memories
Sincerely, Kathy & Greg O’Reilly

Dear Ben & family

I’m sorry to hear of Arlene’s passing. My deepest condolences to your family as you grieve her loss. I remember her beautiful smile and kind soul.

Take care
Jenn & Matt Telfer

Ben and Family,
We are saddened to hear of Arlenes passing. We hold you all in our thoughts and prayers.

She was a fondly remembered teacher of mine at Seaforth Public School, so many years ago. I remember her smile, her kindness, and gentle words. I have read many of the other comments left here, and clearly she touched many lives in a positive way.

Our sympathy to Ben, Amy,Brent and family
Many fond memories of Arlene at SPS. Everytime we crossed paths over the years, she would always take a few minutes to stop and say hello
Hugs to all of you

Dear Ben and family. Our sincere condolences to your family from the Longstaff family. We wish you peace and comfort. Arlene always had a sweet smile and nod whenever you met her on her walks with her friend. May all your memories be kept close in your hearts to know what a wonderful wife and Mom you had. Mary Longstaff and family

Ben, Amy and Brent and extended family. My sympathy to all. Arlene was an inspiration to many students who passed through her classroom over the years. May your memories carry you through this sad time.

So sorry for your loss Ben and family .

Dear Ben, Amy, Brent and family,
I just read about Arlene’s passing and wanted to convey my condolences. Mrs. van den Akker was a wonderful teacher and I always enjoyed seeing/talking to her when I was a student at SPS. Years later, I had the opportunity to sing with her in the Harmony Hi-Lites. She was a lovely and kind person. May the many wonderful memories you have of her help bring you some comfort.
Kind regards,
Tracy (Bosman) McLennan

I feel honoured to have had the privilege of teaching for a few years at SPS with Arlene. She left a positive influence upon anyone she encountered, students and staff alike.