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Anton Lensink Obituary

Lensink, Anton D. NIVERVILLE Anton D. Lensink, 78, was welcomed into his eternal home in glory on Thursday, October 18, 2007 after his courageous fight with cancer. A Christian and lifelong member of Emmanuel Reformed Church, he served as elder, deacon and sexton for several years after retirement. Anton served in the U.S. Air Force as a mechanic and was a Korean War veteran. He had a wondrous sense of humor and enjoyed motorcycles, gardening, antique automobiles and airplanes. He loved landscaping and tending to his fishpond. He was a master craftsman with wood, creating many family heirlooms and unique home decor. Mr. Lensink is survived by his wife of 45 years, Dorothy Sweet Lensink; his children, Aaron D. Lensink (Sandy), Toni A. Strattman (Richard), Lorne P. Lensink (Robin), James Lensink (Grace), Richard Lensink (Judy), Sharon Voldahl (Gerald) and Susan Madeline; a sister, Helen Merckx; 15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Services will be held Sunday, October 21, 2007 at Emmanuel Reformed Church. Relatives and friends are invited to fellowship with the family from 2-4 p.m. with a memorial service following at 4 p.m. All are invited to a reception immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Emmanuel Reformed Church, 1150 Maple Hill Road, Castleton, NY 12033.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Oct. 20 to Oct. 21, 2007.

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Lauren Zeh (DiGrigoli)

October 23, 2007

To the entire Lensink Family: Please know my thoughts are with you all. I have very fond memories of Mr. Lensink, he had such a good sense of humor! I remember being at your house all of the time; Friday night homemade pizza, soda and Jiffy Popcorn (always delicious Mrs. Lensink) and lots of joy and love squeezed into the kitchen. I will always cherish my memories of your family; playing out in the yard with Toni, Lorne and little Aaron. And, Mr. Lensink did such a cool design in your yard so it was fun for the kids. I could go on and on; sharing in Toni's wedding with all of you - that was alot of fun. Where does the time go? Going to church with you often...Again, I am thinking of all of you and sure I'll see you around town. My deepest sympathy, Lauren (DiGrigoli) Zeh

Patricia DiGrigoli

October 22, 2007

To All the Lensink Family
It seems like only yesterday our kids were young and spending time together--my deepest sympathy to all of you Pat Digrigoli

Andrew Jacobus

October 21, 2007

Anton was a good man and a great father. How he raised his family helped forge an all-time amazing friendship for me with Aaron. He will be dearly missed. Our prayers are with all those close to Anton and his family.

With love and deepest regret,

Meg Duso

October 20, 2007

To the Whole Lensink Family,
I have such wonderful memories of Mr. Lensink and all of you, I always felt like a part of your family and enjoyed spending so much time with Mr. and Mrs. Lensink and Aaron, your house was always filled with so much love and comfort. I hope you realize how special your family was to me and how I treasure all of the memories.
My Deepest Sympathy,
Meg Duso(DiGrigoli)

October 20, 2007

Grandpa,
I won't be the same without you. Tucker and I will miss you!

cindy Hochberg

October 20, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

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