Obituary of Petronella Willems | Slaats
With her family by her side Nellie Willems / Slaats, loving mother and devoted wife entered eternal rest November 2nd 2024 at the age of 94.
Nellie will be remembered affectionately by her brother Theo, her children Mary Lou (Rick), Henry (Donna), Jacqui, Joan a.k.a. Charlene, and Peter (Kathy); grandchildren Justin (Lindsay), Melissa (Jeff) Tim (Rachel); Tyler, Michael (Danielle) Judith and Heather; great grandchildren Charleigh, Ryder, and Crosby.
Nellie was also predeceased by her husbands John Slaats (1967) and Peter Willems (1999) as well as her son Hank Willems and her grandson Nathan Soetemans whom she loved and missed dearly.
Nellie was a kind, caring mother who loved her kids and was always very friendly to anyone she encountered. So much so that she was the neighbourhood mom, and she always had a hug for anyone and everyone.
A big thank you to the staff at Season’s Retirement Community, Strathroy.
In lieu of flowers and in keeping with Nellie's long standing continual support, donations to the Canadian Cancer society would be greatly appreciated.
At Nellie’s request cremation has taken place.
Friends will be received by family at the Elliott-Madill Funeral Home (22424 Adelaide Road, Mount Brydges) on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024, from 2 – 4 pm and 6 – 8 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at All Saints Parish, 124 Front St E, Strathroy on Thursday, November 7th at 12 noon.
Mass will be livestreamed from All Saints Parish. Click Here! on Thursday
A private family interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery, at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to Elliott-Madill Funeral Home Ltd. www.elliottmadill.com
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