Petronella SCHELLINGS

Petronella SCHELLINGS

Petronella SCHELLINGS Obituary

Published by Ottawa Citizen from Sep. 9 to Sep. 11, 2017.
SCHELLINGS, Petronella (Nellie) Peacefully in hospital surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, September 8, 2017 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Bert Schellings. Loving mother of John (Jan) and Robert (Cathy). Dear Gramma of Mark (Erin) and Carla Rigakis (Angelo); Bob (Erin) and Blake (Ashley); and the late Laura Schellings. Adored Great-Gramma of Alexa and Acadia Rigakis and Dakota Schellings. Nellie is survived by her sister-in-law Mary van Gaal; her sister Jet and brother Herman both of the Netherlands. Predeceased by brothers Arthur and John van Gaal in Canada as well as 4 brothers and 9 sisters in the Netherlands. Friends may attend a visitation at the Kars Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes 1610 Roger Stevens Dr., Kars on Thursday, September 14 from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Leonard Catholic Church Manotick on Friday, September 15 at 11 a.m. Interment St. Johns Cemetery, Enniskerry. For those who wish, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Condolences, donations or tributes may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com.

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September 11, 2017

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Joe-Anne Hickey

September 12, 2017

To Rob & Cathy and family.
Our thoughts are with you guy's at this time xoxo Joe-Anne & Joe Ferrone

Maddie Whalen

September 11, 2017

John, Jan, Mark, Erin and family,
I used to love seeing your Mom/Oma walking briskly up the First Line as I was driving to work. I was envious of her energy and discipline at her age! I thought it was awesome! May she rest in peace. God Bless.

Jennifer MCElroy ( Lapetina)

September 11, 2017

To John and Jan & Family.
Sending our deepest sympathies.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jenn& Steve McElroy

Tom Miller

September 11, 2017

To John & Jan and family..

Our thoughts are with you at this time.

Tom & Joanne Miller

Mike & Martha Lapetina

September 9, 2017

To all the Schellings family our thought and prayers are with you.She is finally where she wanted to be.Take comfort in that.

Alex & Donn Schepens

September 9, 2017

John, Rob & families, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hoping all the wonderful memories you have of your Mom help you though this difficult time.

September 9, 2017

Our thoughts are with you, John and Jan and family. We will be with you soon. Ron and suzie

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