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Bell Family donated to ZION CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH OF OSHAWA
Monday, July 17, 2023
Judy, we are deeply sorry for your loss. We love you and send big hugs. We move to Bellevilles on the 28th and will keep in touch. Much love to you, and gratitude to God for you. Annie & Gord & Abby
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Hillsdale Estates Family Council posted a condolence
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Dear Judy: Our sincere condolences on your loss!
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Corry VanderMeer posted a condolence
Sunday, July 9, 2023
My sincere condolences to Judy and extended family.
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My first memory of John was , when he made milk deliveries in ORONO.
I WAS IN high-school, at that time Orono Highxchool was above a Public School.
Every weekday ,I'd get off of the bus and John had his cart with a horse, making deliveries .
A wave and a smile, is one of those memories.
Pray the Lord will comfort you during these days.
He will be missed.
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Judy Lanning posted a condolence
Sunday, July 9, 2023
Prayers for you Judy as you navigate "the new norm:. I remember the good times we had when you were living with Uncle Arie and Aunt Gerry.
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Connie Jeninga posted a condolence
Saturday, July 8, 2023
John was always helping where he could. He was a Grandparent reading buddy at Immanual for Andrew when he was in Mrs Schenk’s class.
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Map van den Berg posted a condolence
Saturday, July 8, 2023
Lieve Ditta
Mijn hartelijke deelneming met het overlijden van John.
Met dit korte gedichtje wens ik je sterkte toe:
Als achterom kijken pijn doet, en vooruit kijken je soms bang maakt.
Kijk dan naast je.
Ik ben er! Ik zal er zijn!
Lieve groet
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Cathy Schenk posted a condolence
Friday, July 7, 2023
Dear Judy and family;
It is with mixed emotions that we received the news about John's passing. Both Johan and I have fond memories of our wedding 38 years ago when you and John made up our wedding flowers. Your genuine support of our family has always been appreciate. We are away on holidays, so we will not be able to attend the funeral. We will visit you in Oshawa soon Judy and try to watch the service on line. May God comfort you, Judy. You have always been such a faithful and loving wife to John. May God give you peace in knowing that John has at last found peace in the arms of our Saviour.
Praying for you and the family as you travel this difficult road.
Much love,
Johan and Cathy Schenk
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judy smidstra Posted Aug 30, 2023 at 11:02 PM
Dear Cathy and Johan, thanks for sharing your love and friendship after John's passing. We go back over the many years that we journeyed together; thanks for the fond memories...
John loved being part of the grandparent reading program at Immanuel School, Cathy. Even if you missed John's funeral I thoroughly enjoyed your- and Gerrie's visit last week, Thanks for the flowers, they are still beautiful, my friend. Much love and friendship,
-Judy
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Friday, July 7, 2023
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judy smidstra Posted Aug 31, 2023 at 12:58 PM
Oepkje and Johannes, thanks for sharing your expression of love after John's passing.
I also received your personal messages and comments after the service took place.
Thank you for your love and friendship.
We might be far apart yet remain together for as long as we can.
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Glenn Hodgins lit a candle
Friday, July 7, 2023
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Glenn Hodgins Posted Jul 7, 2023 at 2:18 PM
Love & warm memories from everyone in Hemmingford! xoxo
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judy smidstra Posted Aug 31, 2023 at 1:05 PM
Glen, thanks for lighting the candle and for including these pictures; reminding me of that day when you and Frances got married. It also reminded me of the flower shop we ran in those days.
We go back a long time, Glen. I also want to thank you and Frances for the donation (Zion's foodbank) we received. All these tributes helped me as i brought closure to John's journey. Love to you and yours, -judy
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Marleen van Belle posted a condolence
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Judy, ik las iets van Dietrich Bonhoeffer en dat wil ik met jou delen :
Afscheid nemen
is met zachte vingers
wat voorbij is dichtdoen
en verpakken
in goede gedachten
der herinnering
En van iemand anders : dood is niet afwezigheid, maar veranderde aanwezigheid.
In gedachten ben ik bij je, je zus Marleen.
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judy smidstra Posted Aug 31, 2023 at 1:14 PM
Marleen, thank you for your tribute, the first one, after John's passing; it meant a lot to me.
I love Dietrich Bonhoeffer's quotes, they speak to my heart. The distance made it hard for our family, however, we were closely connected electronically. Yes, John is gone, but he lives on in my heart and in my memories. Love you, sis.
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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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