Obituary of Ann Dieleman
DIELEMAN, Ann (nee Brouwer)...
Surrounded by her loving family on December 7th, 2020 at Chatham-Kent Hospice, Ann Dieleman was welcomed home by her Saviour at the age of 86.
Beloved wife of Jim Dieleman for 59 years.
Loving mother to Linda Dieleman (Gord), John (Carol) Dieleman, Karen (Dennis) Goforth, Dave (Jacky) Dieleman and Mark (Susan) Dieleman.
Proud grandma to Brian, Colin, Eric (Carly), Kyle (Erica), Leanne, Emma, Evan, Laura, Alia, Marcus, Juliana, Liam, Camryn and Aidann.
Sister of Joanne DeVries, Henry (Jane) Brouwer, John (Kathy) Brouwer, and Rhea Van Breda.
Predeceased by her brothers Harry Brouwer, Jim Brouwer, sister Jannie Brouwer and brothers-in-law Harry DeVries and Jake Van Breda.
Survived by sisters-in-law Helen Brouwer and Teny Brouwer.
Will be missed by many extended family members.
Ann immigrated from Holland in 1951 with her family. Jim and Ann were married in 1961. She loved working with Dr. McDonald as a receptionist. Ann always said she felt blessed to serve her church, Christian School and Kent Bridge community.
A graveside service will take place on December 9, 2020 at 2:00pm at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Maple Leaf Drive in Chatham. Those wishing to attend the service must sign-up at the following link https://signup.com/go/iDbZLrc or call the funeral home at 519-351-2040. No one who has not previously signed up will be allowed to attend. Please note that all those in attendance of a funeral service must wear a mask as directed by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario.
Those wishing to view the recorded live stream, you can watch at the following link https://vimeo.com/489417691
Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Ann are asked to consider the Chatham Christian School or Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street Chatham, ON N7L3K6
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