In Memory of
Nellie Christiana
Brouwers (Van Rossum)
Brouwers (Van Rossum)
1926 -
2016
2016
Obituary for Nellie Christiana Brouwers (Van Rossum)
BROUWERS, Nellie Christiana (nee Van Rossum)-
Nellie passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at her home in Oakville on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at the age of 89. She was an adoring wife, mother and oma. Beloved wife for 63 years of the late William “Bill” Brouwers. She will be remembered with much love and fondness by her children John, Ted and his wife Brenda, Petra and her husband Brian Aikin, Angella Macartney and her partner Robert O’Hoski, Brenda and her husband Barry Walker. Oma cherished her grandchildren and they will miss her greatly - Joshua and Seth (John), Andria (predeceased), Aaron and his wife Leah and their son Elijah, Mark and his wife Meghan, Amanda and her husband John Versluis and their children William and Ava (Ted), Joel and Genevieve and her husband Karl Sudfeld (Petra), Christianna and Bailey (Brenda), Shannon and her husband Jack Soares and sons Joaquim and Mateo (Angella). Nellie is survived by her sister Jo and brother-in-law Cor van de Biggelaar in Holland.
She was blessed with a giving and healthy heart and made many friends throughout her life as a wonderful neighbour, community service worker (hospital, red cross, cancer society, Rotary club), tennis player, swimmer, down hill and water skier, avid bridge, card and game player and overall lover of life. Nellie was revered for her delicious soups and her adventurous culinary pursuits. Those who knew her are in awe of her approach to life. Every day she demonstrated that life was precious and through her actions encouraged her broad circle of loved ones to be passionate and dedicated to life and to family and friends.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation at SMITH’S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stoplight north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Friday February 19, 2016 from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m where a Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Reception to follow. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Juravinski Cancer Clinic, Dr. Correia at Joseph Brant and the Halton Mississauga CCAC Palliative Care Team for their excellent care management. If desired as expressions of sympathy, donations in Nellie’s memory to the Cancer Assistance Program (www.cancerassist.ca) would be sincerely appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com
Nellie passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at her home in Oakville on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at the age of 89. She was an adoring wife, mother and oma. Beloved wife for 63 years of the late William “Bill” Brouwers. She will be remembered with much love and fondness by her children John, Ted and his wife Brenda, Petra and her husband Brian Aikin, Angella Macartney and her partner Robert O’Hoski, Brenda and her husband Barry Walker. Oma cherished her grandchildren and they will miss her greatly - Joshua and Seth (John), Andria (predeceased), Aaron and his wife Leah and their son Elijah, Mark and his wife Meghan, Amanda and her husband John Versluis and their children William and Ava (Ted), Joel and Genevieve and her husband Karl Sudfeld (Petra), Christianna and Bailey (Brenda), Shannon and her husband Jack Soares and sons Joaquim and Mateo (Angella). Nellie is survived by her sister Jo and brother-in-law Cor van de Biggelaar in Holland.
She was blessed with a giving and healthy heart and made many friends throughout her life as a wonderful neighbour, community service worker (hospital, red cross, cancer society, Rotary club), tennis player, swimmer, down hill and water skier, avid bridge, card and game player and overall lover of life. Nellie was revered for her delicious soups and her adventurous culinary pursuits. Those who knew her are in awe of her approach to life. Every day she demonstrated that life was precious and through her actions encouraged her broad circle of loved ones to be passionate and dedicated to life and to family and friends.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation at SMITH’S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stoplight north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Friday February 19, 2016 from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m where a Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Reception to follow. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Juravinski Cancer Clinic, Dr. Correia at Joseph Brant and the Halton Mississauga CCAC Palliative Care Team for their excellent care management. If desired as expressions of sympathy, donations in Nellie’s memory to the Cancer Assistance Program (www.cancerassist.ca) would be sincerely appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com
