Willempje “Willy” (Bouwmeester) Broere

Died: February 23, 2013 | Place: Victoria Hospital

Obituary

BROERE, Willy….

Suddenly at Victoria Hospital, London, on Saturday, February 23, 2013, Willempje “Willy” (Bouwmeester) Broere in her 88th year. Beloved wife of John Broere for 65 years. Cherished mother of Rick Broere (Linda), Henry Broere (Sandra), Betty Jackson (Keith) and John Broere (Gillian). Loving Oma of Trina, Andrew, Adam, Lisa, Nikki, Sunny, Michelle, Jen, Michael, Jason, Jeff, Shannon, Jamie, Roly and great-Oma of 15. Dear sister of Grietje van Almenkerk (the late Jan), Maartje van den Berge (Cor), Maria Sijens (the late Linze), Elizabeth Bouwmeester (Marinus), Pam van Wijk (the late Albert), Jan Bouwmeester (Annie), Nellie Arends (Siebren), Annie Heyblom (Joep) and Ed Bouwmeester (Rita). Predeceased by her brother Aart Bouwmeester, her sisters Riek van der Elst (Jan) and Lenie van Asch (the late Gerrit). Also missed by many nieces and nephews. Willy enjoyed knitting, painting and gardening. She was a very kind and generous person. Cremation has taken place. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2013 from 11-1pm at Dutch Canadian Society Hall, 1738 Gore Road, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

7s Comments

  1. Ed and Rita February 26, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    Rest in Peace Willy.A Kind and Wonderful Lady.We’ll miss You.

  2. Gre van Almenkerk-Bouwmeester February 26, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    Rust zacht lieve Willy.

  3. Shannon February 27, 2013 at 7:33 pm

    Rest in peace Oma – you will be forever in our hearts.

  4. Cathy Shepherd February 28, 2013 at 9:59 am

    I lived in the same apt. building on Wonderland Rd as you did. saw you in the building got to know you more went shopping at NO frills , your a very wonderdful woman going to miss you alot. GOD BLESS/

  5. Betty February 28, 2013 at 9:03 pm

    She’s gone to heaven mommy said. She flys with angels ’round my bed. I love you.

  6. Kitty and Jim March 1, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    Happy knitting Willy. We will miss you.

  7. Marion Broere January 24, 2016 at 7:58 pm

    Great Oma, I didn’t know you very well. But I still really miss you. I still have the necklace you gave me, probably in 2011. I remember your funeral. You didn’t want something sad so it was more of a gathering. But when it came time for speeches, a lot of people cried. I miss you.

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