Obituary of Abraham Aartsen
AARTSEN: Abraham (Bear) of West Lorne passed away at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham Campus on Monday July 25th, 2022. Born in Chatham Ontario on October 21,1954, Bear was in his 68th year.
Dear brother of Andrea and Pete Eskritt of Wroxeter, Henry Aartsen and Heather Cook of Muirkirk, Herman (Harry) and Patty Aartsen of Chatham. Bear was loved by nephews John, Micheal, Jason, Jason and nieces Debra, Tracy, Kim, Sandra and great nephews and nieces, and special friend Diane Coburn.
Abraham (Bear) was predeceased by his parents Hendrik and Gerritje Aartsen, sister Corrie Disley, brother in law Jack Disley, niece Elizabeth Disley, nephew Greg Eskritt.
Expression of Sympathy, donations to Diabetes Association.
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