Oct 29, 1918 – Dec 23, 2012
Our sweet, loving mother passed away peacefully after a long and happy life. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Ben, in 1999. She leaves to mourn her children, John (Mana) of Vancouver, Alice (Art) Kool of Victoria, Hank of Sidney, Bert (Arlene) of Kelowna, and Ed (Shelley) of Edmonton; grandchildren Susanna (Germany), Sonia (Vancouver) and Kelly (Falkland).
Connie was born in Oldebroek, Holland. She married Ben in 1942 and in 1956 they immigrated to Victoria where she has lived ever since, except for a stay in Abbotsford from 2000 to 2009. Connie was a caring, loving wife and mother who made many life-long friends. She and Ben were very active members of the Christian Reformed Church and her strong faith sustained her throughout the years. She was a beautiful singer and enjoyed music all her life.
We would like to thank the very caring staff at Mount St. Mary where she was fortunate enough to spend her last three years. We also thank her very dear friend and companion, Valerie Aggelou, who enriched her days immeasurably while she was at Mount St. Mary.
Connie will be remembered in her beloved Christian Reformed Church, 661 Agnes Street in Victoria on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Mount St. Mary Foundation, 861 Fairfield Rd., Victoria, BC, V8V 5A9, in Connie’s name. Condolences may be offered below.
12 Responses
Dear Alice and Family,
How very fortunate you were to have had such a lovely lady in your life for so many years. Now it is time to reflect and cherish all the warm memories of your wonderful Mom.
Take comfort in knowing that you were a very caring daughter, Alice, and that you were always there for her.
My deepest sympathy to you and to all of your family.
Hugs, Sandra
Dear Bert and Family,
Don’t think of her as gone away-
her journey’s just begun,
life hold so many faucets-
this earth is only one.
And think of her as living
in the hearts of those she touched…
for nothing loved is ever lost-
and she was loved so much.
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of your dear Mother.
Debbie & Lee Belanger
Dear Bert & Family;
The love of your mother can never be replaced but we hope you will find comfort in the love of famly and friends. We are sincerely sorry for your loss.
Wendy & Mike Judd
Gecondoleerd met het verlies van jullie moeder en oma.
Wij wensen jullie veel sterkte.
Groeten,
Aly van den Brink-Dokter, Hermien Antink-Dokter en Lammy aan ‘t Goor-Dokter (Oldebroek)
It was a privilege to have met Connie Westervelt, at Alice’s home. She was totally gracious and charming. Our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends. Best regards, Warren and Martha
Hello Alcie and many brothers os Connie.
I am so sorry for your loss. Jessica and I we all had so much fun with our little coffee chats with all the other ladies.I loved to make dear Connis smille ‘with open your ees Miss Connie’.And most of the time she did. She will be sorely missed. Love and warm thoughts to all of her family. Love Judy.
To the Westervelt Family;
May the light of your mothers smile and the warmth of her heart stay with you always.
My sympathy, love and aloha to Connie Westervelt’s family. Fondest thoughts and prayers to daughter Alice.
—Fondly Holly
Beste familie,
Met deze mail willen wij jullie condoleren met het overlijden van jullie (schoon)moeder en oma.
Heel veel sterkte toegewenst de komende tijd..
Hartelijke groeten,
Lammert en Rita.
Dear Family, I met Connie a couple years ago at Mnt.St.Mary because we had an connection, both Dutch.
She loved to speak Dutch to me and I loved it to.
We song together a lot of Dutch songs, include;” The Tulips from Amsterdam”.
I gonna miss her eyes and smile.
Family take care, sorry for your loss…
Anneke Wijkstra