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WILLEMINA SEYWERD Obituary

(née Smits) On October 19, 2024, after a short illness at Ottawa Civic Hospital, aged 95. Beloved wife of Henry Seywerd Sr. (deceased); loving mother of Henry (Nicole) and Homer (Deborah); grandmother of Theya and Tristan. Willemina was born on November 13, 1928, in Zierikzee, the Netherlands. She survived the war years in Holland and came to Canada to start a new life. She worked for many years at Centennial College in Scarborough and was very active in the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Netherlandic Studies (CAANS), especially with Dutch language instruction. We wish to thank the wonderful staff at Colonel By Retirement Residence for their care in her later years. A memorial service will be held at a later time.

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Nov. 2 to Nov. 6, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for WILLEMINA SEYWERD

11 Entries

Sebastian Siebel-Achenbach

February 13, 2025

Willemina was a good friend to my parents in their senior years. The three of them often got together for dinner and good conversations. They shared a lot. For that, thank you Willemina. My belated condolences to Henry, Homer, and their families. Sebastian Siebel-Achenbach, Joan Coutu, Ellen & Michèle.

Barbara de Witt-Caspers

February 5, 2025

Your mother was a friend of your mother in Arnhem. I met her several times when she visited my mother. Your uncle Bert was at my mother´s funeral in 2017.
My mother Jos Caspers-Bensdorp always talked with great affection about your mother.

Margaret and Don Chutter, Brockville

January 1, 2025

Will and I came to Ottawa from the Netherlands to work in the Dutch Embassy and remained good friends over the
years. Margaret Chutter, Brockville
Deepest condolences to her family. Margaret Chutter, Brockville

Christine Wiznuk

December 30, 2024

Ohhh Willemina! So often I've wondered how you've been since you retired from Centennial College. Loved working with you! Alwats precise, professional and with such class. You were a wealth of information, kind and a treasure to know. Rest well dear friend.

Kathy and Jim Sawada

November 13, 2024

Willemina was always up for an adventure ! An awesome spirit and friend.

Ineke van Weel

November 11, 2024

Willemina was one of my best friends in Canada, and was my favorite stop when visiting Toronto. Willemina to me epitomized integrity and intelligence and we always had a super 'gezellige' time when we were together. My thoughts go out to Henry, Homer and the whole family.

Kathy Van Laethem

November 9, 2024

Got to know Willemina in the “CAANS organization, and later as a friend in a small group of “Friench practice with Dutch, Belgian, German and Scottish friends! A great appreciation for culture and always a pleasure being part of her circle of friends!
Kathy Van Laethem!
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Augustinus (Gus) Dierick

November 9, 2024

Willemina was an amazing woman, full of energy, a good organizer and a person with real integrity. I have enjoyed working with her during her CAANS years and shall always remember her fondly.

Alta Mcneill

November 9, 2024

I am so sorry to hear about Wils passing.i have many happy memories of our many times together in Toronto with many common interests. My sincere sympathy to you and family.

Jalna Hunt and Jim Bee

November 2, 2024

We're sorry to hear of Willemina's death.
We enjoyed our conversations with her over the past year at Colonel By.
She always enjoyed the musical concert videos in the evenings and made every attempt to attend, even when her strength was failing.

David Overall

November 2, 2024

We saw the obituary for your mother this morning. I have fond memories of both your mother and father. Our sympathies to both you and Homer and your families. David and Denise Overall

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