Obituary of Attie Dieleman
DIELEMAN: Attie (VanderWeide) -
Passed peacefully into the loving arms of her faithful Saviour, her earthly struggle completed on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in her 86th year.
Born on December 11, 1932 in Enschede, The Netherlands, she was the beloved wife of 58 years to Adrian.
Loving mother to Bill and Grace, Brenda and Ken, Ken and Ingrid and Ron and Nancy.
Caring grandmother to 15 grandchildren and their 6 spouses and 5 great-grandchildren.
Attie is survived by her sister Alie and predeceased by 10 brothers and sisters.
Also remembered by many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.
Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Friday, March 16, 2018 from 3:00 - 5:00pm and 7:00 - 9:00pm. Following a private family interment at Maple Leaf Cemetery, a Funeral Service will be held at Grace Christian Reformed Church, 255 Tweedsmuir Ave West at 11:00am on Saturday, March 17, 2018 with Pastor Fred Heslinga officiating.
The funeral service for Attie will be live streamed in the internet, beginning at 10:55am. Please visit www.chathamgrace.com/media and click on the live stream option to watch the service online.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Attie to the Chatham Christian School.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, 519-351-2040
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