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Esther Joanne Vanderveen
1960 - 2012
Esther Joanne Vanderveen
1960 - 2012
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BORN
1960
DIED
2012
Esther Vanderveen Obituary
The family will receive friends at the Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 278 Parnell Rd., on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 from 1-4 pm and 6-9 pm. Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 11 am at the church. Memorial donations to Outreach International or Hospice Niagara would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to HULSE & ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL (905-684-6346). Online tributes may be made at www.hulseandenglish.com.
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Julia Morrow
October 3, 2012
Sam, Ria, Carla, Jacqueline and John; my most heartfelt sympathies to you and your families. As my childhood friend and neighbour, I will keep Esther forever in my fondest memories.
Helena Copeland
October 3, 2012
Dear John,
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family at this very sad time. May God grant you strength and peace in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Helena Veenendaal Copeland
(Hospice Volunteer)
October 3, 2012
Dear John, our heart felt sympathies to you and your family. Thank you for the support you showed us while we were at hospice. Esther is with Jesus too now like our mom, with no more pain and no more tears. We are so glad to have met you. Take care and may God's peace and comfort be with you and your family during this time. Cindy, Shelly, Kim and Krystine. (Jo-Anne's family)
Carrie VanDorp
October 3, 2012
Dear Kristin and Joe, So sorry for your loss. We know that this is not the end, and that is not how God made life to be, and we feel that hurt. Thinking of you, and praying for peace and beauty in memories of your mom shared today.
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Pam Westervelt
October 2, 2012
Kristin ... you and Joe, Hailey and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May the God of love and peace be with you during this time of mourning. Love in Christ, Pam, Christopher, Rebecca, Kimberly, Jillian & Larissa
October 2, 2012
Dear John and family, may you feel the comfort of Gods loving arms as you grieve the loss of your wife and mother Esther.
Dave Cook (a neighbour who walked with Esther to the bus way back in grade school)and wife Tricia Cook
Jana Westervelt
October 2, 2012
Kristen, Joe, and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow. Celebrate the joy you had here on earth and the joy you will have when we all see Jesus. John & Jana Westervelt and family
Loris and Pete Reid
October 2, 2012
Our hearts go out to you and your family at this time and in the days ahead. May you hold on to those special memories of Esther. And may you have comfort in knowing that she is rejoicing in heaven with our Lord and Saviour.
Gayla and Gary postma
October 2, 2012
Please accept our deepest sympathies for your whole family.
Yvonne Korince (nee Smeenk)
October 2, 2012
Dear John, Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved wife, Esther. I know you will find comfort from the knowledge that Esther is now with her Saviour, her body at rest and her spirit soaring amongst the angels. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of mourning.
October 1, 2012
John....I want to send my most heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I am very sorry for your loss. Take good care of yourself.
Debbie Turner (Hospice Volunteer)
Darla Youldon
October 1, 2012
Dear John,
I am so sorry for your loss. I also thank you for the kindness you extended to my sisters and me while our dad, Earl Capell, was in the room next to your wife at Hospice Niagara. What a sad year it has been....Darla Youldon (Burlington, ON)
Debbie Biller
October 1, 2012
Dear John - I am very sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for the kindness you showed me while my father "Earl Capell" was in the room next to yours at Hospice.
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
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