Passed away peacefuIIy with aII her famiIy by her side at Victoria HospitaI in Iondon on Sunday, December 30, 2012; WiIheImina HeIena (nee Braam) Pennings of Egmondville, in her 83rd year.
Survived by her husband of 58 years, Henry Pennings; and by her chiIdren, Rita (Brian) Kennedy of Dorchester, Toni (Robert) ConnoIIy of Stittsville, Gerry (Debbie) Pennings of Zurich, Mary Jane AndreoIa of Fernie, BC, Betty (Gary) Regier of St. Joseph, and EIaine (Ken) DeCorte of Seaforth. AIso survived by her 17 Ioving grandchiIdren and 2 great grandchiIdren, Kelly (Steve), Ryan, Iisanne, Ben, Jessie, Erin, AIicia (WiII), Iauren, Iuke, Montana, Hunter, Corey (Iauren), Alex, Shauna, KyIe, Jeff, Ieah, Avery & MyIa. She is predeceased by her parents Theodoris and Antonia Braam and by her sisters and brothers, Dora (Jan) Coppens, Marie (Jos) Van Grinsven, Gerrit Braam, NoIda (Kees) SteItenpooI, Tonnie (Gerrit) PoeIs, Theo Braam (in chiIdhood), Annie (Johan) van Uden and Theo (Jaantje) Braam. AIso survived by her sister-in-Iaw Jaantje Braam and many brothers and sisters-in-Iaw of the Pennings famiIy, nephews and nieces both in HoIIand and in Canada.
Visitation wiII be heId at McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, 519-527-1390, on Tuesday, January 1st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers wiII be offered in the funeraI home on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 10:20 a.m. foIIowed by procession to St. James CathoIic Church, 22 Victoria St. N., Seaforth, for WiImas FuneraI Mass at 11 a.m. Fr. Chris GiIIespie officiating. Private interment to take pIace at St. James Roman CathoIic Cemetery in Seaforth foIIowed by a funeraI Iuncheon.
MemoriaI donations to the ONE CARE Home & Community Support Services (AduIt Day Services) or the Seaforth Community HospitaI Foundation wouId be appreciated and can be made through the funeraI home or by visiting WiImas memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
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Henk en Maria Pennings
Dag Ome Harry en familie, van harte gecondoleerd van ons allemaal veel sterkte de komende tijd. Vanmiddag de foto&&single&&s en film gezien van Anja en Wim fijn om iedereen weer een keer te zien, jou kinderen zijn ook ouder geworden en de kleinkinderen groter Ik weet nog dat Alicia of Erin geboren is toen wij bij jullie waren.
Het ga jullie allen goed groet uit Heeswijk van Dennis, Laura, Maria en Henk Pennings.
Dorothe v Bussel v d Ven
Dear family
We have think a lot of you, at this sad time.
She was a wanderfull person,whit a nice smile on here face.
our symphathies to all of you.
hallo ome harry
heel veel sterkte met het grote verlies.
We vonden haar een supper lieve
tante,een stille genieter met een hele mooie
uitstraling.Het gaat je goed.
Liefs Dorothe and family.
Joanne & Pete Janzen
I have so many good memories spending time with the Pennings family! Your mom will be missed by many. Thinking of you all.
Heather and Gerard Rempel
Betty, so sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family as you go through this difficult time.
Sally Van Doornik
Our deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sallly, Nicole, Ian, Claire and Taylor Holmes
Elly & Thijs and children
Dear Harry & family.Our sympathies to you and your family.Tante Mien was very special.So glad all of you are together rightnow to comfort each other and share in your grief.
Elly and Thijs
Jerry and Julie Groot
Jerry and I would like to extend our sympathy to all the family with the passing of Mrs. Pennings. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Hugs to you all .
Jerry and Julie Groot
Bill and Carol Stephenson
Thinking of you at this difficult time , our deepest sympathy .
Paula and Greg Farrell
Dear Toni, Bob, Ben and Jess and the entire Penning Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved mother. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Patti and Steve Geoffrey
Dear Pennings family
May.the memories held deep within your heart help to soothe you. You are very close in our thoughts and prayers.
Patti and Steve Geoffrey
Merv and Maureen Agar
Dear Harry and family, Thinking of you at this sad time. Hope all the wonderful memories you have of this special lady bring smiles to you as you say goodbye.
Family Theo en Jaantje Braam
Dear family, we were very sorry to hear the sad news about the death of aunt Mien. We know that our mom and dad were always so very happy to see uncle Harry and aunt Mien in Holland or Canada. We also all hold good memories of their visits. We wish you strength to carry the loss. Warm regards from Tonnie, Walter, Lenny, Kristin en Geert, Ad, Monique, Jeroen, Ton en Willeke Eerde
jos coppens
Dear Family,
Our thoughts are with you all in these sad days. We remember tante Mien for her hospitality during our stays with you all in Canada.
She was very special, and remembered me so much to my mom.greetings from Janhein en Jos
Jill (Drysdale)Geiger
Dear Rita,
Thinking of you at this time.
Our sympathies to you & your family; your Dad; as well as your siblings & their families.
Sincerely, Jill & Ralph
Mat en Angelike Verheijen-Poels
We wish all of you, a lot of strenght in these sad and difficult days. We have nice memories of tante Mien. Mata en Angelike Verheijen-Poels
Hunter Andreola
Dear Grandma: I loved being with you all the time and I&&single&&ll never forget about you. Love Hunter
Jackie and Ed
MJ,Hunter,Montana and Pennings family so sorry for your loss.So glad all of you are together right now to comfort each other and share in your grief.MJ your Mother has left a wonderful legacy…hold tight to the memories.
Lois and Gino Elia
MJ, Montana, Hunter and Pennings families;
We may be far away in Fernie, but know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time. Please find strength and comfort from the memories that you have and the stories that you share.
Alex and Blondie MacLeod
Dear Harry and Family. Please accept our sincere condolences in the loss of a loving wife, mother, grandmother. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Teresa and Mark Van Bree
Dear Harry, Betty and all the Pennings family – our thoughts are with you all with the loss of your mom. I have many happy memories of the times spent together with Betty, your Mom and all of you. I was welcomed into your home so many times. Your Mom will always be remembered as a kind and gentle woman with a big heart. May you cherish the memories of special times together. Love Mark & Teresa Van Bree and family.
Paul & Joan Ducharme
Dear Harry and all family members, we are sending our condoences in the loss of Wilma and a dear friend to us over the past yrs especially while living near us in Zurich, and babysitting Darcy for us. Prayers for all.
Garnet and Margaret McBride
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Garnet and Marg
Theo en Tonny Braam-Lavrijssen
Our thoughts go to all of you, family Pennings-Braam. We wish you all a lot of strenght and courage. From Theo, Tonny, Ton, Inge en Pim en Sem, Suzan, Geert.
Helma van Uden en Peter
Dear family, We bring you our condolences and our thoughts are with you all. When I see the foto of tante Mien it remembers me to my mother. She looks a lot like her.Wish you a lot of strength these days. Helma van tante Annie en ome Johan (Berlicum)
Marian-Jack en de kinderen
Ome Harry and family. We heard of the death of tante Mien. We wish you all strenght in these days and for the futere. We will burn a candle for her. Our thoughts are with you all. We will never forget her. She likes a lot like our mam. Now they are together. Marian, Jack, Mike, Robin-Sjors, From tante Tonnie and ome Ger
Ron and Dianne Ducharme
Mr.Pennings,
Jerry and Debbie and Betty and Gary
We send our deepest sympathy at this very sad
time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the
whole family.
Theo en Dianne van Uden
we heard of the death of tante Mien, and wish you all strength in these sad days, many greatings from Theo and Dianne van Uden,son of Annie.
Doris Magnus
Mj and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Toni and Casey Kok
Dear Family, Our thoughts are with you. Visits with Tante Mein were always welcoming and comforting. She was an inspiration with her handwerk. Love Toni and Casey and family
Mary and Rick Harcus
Our prayers go out to to you all ,I have the fondest memories of your mom
Loved the times we spent with her always a kind word and her smile was the best , will never forget, love always Rick and Mary Harcus
Harriet and Bob Cameron
Dear Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Tante Mein will be missed. She was a very special and will always be remembered.
With Love, Harriet, Bob, Brad and Laura
herman and liz van grinsven
Our thoughts are with you and your families at this time. The memories that you have shared will always keep her close to you.
With Our Sympathy
Herman, Liz, Doug and Cody
Pam and Tony De Jong & family
Toni and family,
Our deepest sympathies to you and yours. You are blessed with some wonderful memories of a great lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Paul and JoAnn Lovell-Kristoferson
Toni, Bob, Ben and Jessica and family, Wilma provided such good care and guidance to her family. Anyone who came within reach of her arms and heart was welcomed without judgement and unlimited kindness. We had the very good fortune to fall into the category of friends. She will long be remembered with love and appreciation in our hearts. In sympathy and love, JoAnn and Paul
Colleen, Dave Roulston & family
Elaine, Ken & family…
Our deepest sympathy is extended to you in the loss of your Mom, Mother-in-law and Grandma…Hold close to your heart the many wonderful memories you have, as these will be your most cherished gifts.
Keeping you close in thought and prayer in the difficult days ahead.
Colleen, Dave & family
Elly,Thijs,Stijn,Sigi
Dear Family.Our deepest sympathy are with you at this sad time.Tante Mien was always very special to us.We will be have nice memories at her.
Connie & Bill Devereaux & family
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Mary and Tony Vanden Hengel
Your Mom was a very special mother and one of the kindest women I knew….Our prayers are with your family