Mrs. Teena de Jonge

Teena de Jonge (nee Van Gorkum) passed away Tuesday January 31st, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Teena was born December 17th, 1937 in Arum, Holland.  Daughter of Anna Van Gorkum and the late George.  Teena was the beloved wife of Abraham for over 30 years.  Our mother leaves behind James, David, Ronald, Daniel and Kathy and their spouses along with her 13 wonderful grandchildren.  Older sister of Frank (deceased), Gretta, Fred, Ted, Don and Richard.  Teena led a Christian life.  She enjoyed many travel adventures and was a Big Sister. Teena owned a successful interior design business all while battling Multiple Sclerosis for over 44 years.  She will be missed by her family and many friends.  “She was one strong woman” who loved the Lord.  A big thank you to Dr. Sullivan, nurse Mary Beth and the rest of the PCCT (Palliative Care Consultation Team).  Family and friends are invited to Grace Christian Reformed Church, 255 Tweedsmuir Ave. West, Chatham, Church on Thursday February 2nd, visiting from 7 to 9 p.m.  A memorial Service to celebrate Teena’s life will be held on Friday February 3rd, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Grace Christian Reformed Church with Pastor William Koopmans officiating.  To follow the service on-line go to www.chathamgrace.com.  Cremation has taken place.  Friends planning an expression of remembrance are asked to consider the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee-CRWRC through Grace Christian Reformed Church, 255 Tweedsmuir Ave. West, P.O. Box 377, Chatham, N7M 5K4.  Arrangements entrusted to the Alexander & Houle Funeral Home, 245 Wellington West, Chatham, 519-352-2710.  On-line condolences may be left at www.alexanderfuneralhome.ca

Visitation:  Thursday February 2nd from 7 to 9 p.m.  at Grace Christian Reformed Church

Memorial Service:  Friday February 3rd, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.

Conducted At: Grace Christian Reformed Church, 255 Tweedsmuir Ave. West, Chatham

Officiating:  Pastor William Koopmans

Donations:  Christian Reformed World Relief Committee-CRWRC

Cremation has taken place.

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