Obituary of Rene George Koiter

Koiter, Rene (Reinder) 

(Retired from St. Joseph Hospital in Chatham). Born in Groningen, The Netherlands on Wednesday, August 4, 1937 - Gone to be with his Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Son of the late Klaas and Hennie Koiter of Wallaceburg.  Rene Koiter in his 80th year, dearly beloved husband of Betty (Koning) for 57 years.  He was a loving and amazing Dad to Robert (Bob) and his wife Wanda of Marion, SC and Richard (Rick) of Vancouver, BC.  He is predeceased by his eldest son, Clarence (2007) and an infant son (1960).  Fondly remembered by his 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.  Rene will be dearly missed by his sister, Riemie Bruinius (the late Luke) of Chatham, his brother Klaas (Barb) of Corunna and his Sister-in-law Grietje Koiter (the late Warner) of Townsend.  He will be remembered by his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.  
Family to receive friends on Friday, July 21, 2017 at McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will take place on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Living Hope Free Reformed Church, 159 Gregory Drive East, Chatham. Interment to follow in Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham. 
Betty and the boys would like to thank the church family for their prayers, visits and support over this time.  A special thank-you and gratitude for the amazing care and love shown to Rene and his family by the staff of Meadow Park Nursing Home.  These acts of kindnesses will never be forgotten by Rene's family.  May the Lord bless you all.  As an expression of sympathy, a donation to the Meadow Park Nursing Home Auxiliary (Redevelopment Fund) or the charity of your choosing would be greatly appreciated.

McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St Clair Street, 
Chatham, Ontario
519 351 2040