At 90 years of age, Gonnie passed away surrounded by her children.  She was loved greatly and will be missed by her 4 children and their spouses: Frits and Gwen, Rolf and Sharon, Saskia and Art, Kristine; her 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and her family in Holland and New Zealand.

She was born and raised in Holland.  She married Fred in 1947 and their amazing life journey together began!  After having two sons in Holland, they lived in Indonesia then immigrated to Canada and had two daughters.  She loved being a Mother and an Oma the most!  She enjoyed gardening, knitting, playing bridge and painting.  She lived her life so beautifully with such grace and courage!  We hope her and Dad are dancing together once again!

She was loved and well cared for by the staff at James Bay Care Centre and Dr. Domke and we thank you all!

Condolences may be offered to the family below.

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  • Hannah

    Kristine,
    Gilda Radner knew you. Please do not respond back. I can’t.
    Page Program, New York

  • Hannah

    Kristine,
    Gilda Radner knew you. Please do not respond back. I can’t

  • Louise Takhar

    Saskia and family, Mrs de’Geest was a lovely woman. I appreciated her openness and kindness to me during my teen years. I ran into your mom at Hillside mall once in a while and she always had time to stop and chat with me. Please accept my deepest condolences.

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