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SMITS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-16 published
SMITS, Gerrit " Gerry"
Gerrit (Gerry) SMITS, formerly of London, in his 87th year, died peacefully on Friday, April 15, 2005, at Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy. Beloved▼ husband of the late Johanna (Ann) SMITS. Dear father of Jerry of Peace River, Cathy and her husband Dave ROBINSON of London. Grandpa to Lawrence, Donald and Sandra (Dave) of Peace River, Gary (Shari), Jennifer (Eddy) of London and Connie (Gary) of Saint Thomas. Opa to 7 great grandchildren and many foster children and predeceased by 2 great grandchildren. Also survived by a sister Anne in Holland. As requested by Gerry, there will be no visitation or service. Friends who wish may make memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Society. Evans Funeral Home, 648 Hamilton Road, entrusted with cremation arrangements. Online condolences www.evansfh.ca A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Mr. SMITS.

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SMITS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-07-18 published
WESTELAKEN, Christianus M. " Chris"
WESTELAKEN at Bluewater Health-Norman Site, Sarnia on Sunday, July 17, 2005, Christianus M. (Chris) WESTELAKEN of Forest (formerly Grand Bend). Beloved husband of Rina (DONKERS) WESTELAKEN. Dear father of Deborah (Bill) McKAY, Mitchell, Rose-Anne (Robert) SECCARECCIA, Unionville, Peter (Barb) WESTELAKEN, Saint Mary's, Paul WESTELAKEN, South Carolina, Lisa (Vittorio) PASSARELLI, Rome. Grandfather of Christopher, Nicholas, Sarah, Michael, Jordon, Stephen, Carley, Rachel, Ellen, Mackenzie, Ryan, Morgan, Chiara, Giuacomo, Livia and Guiseppi. Survived by brother Tony WESTELAKEN, Milton, Sisters Martina WYGERGANGS, Milton, Ann VAN BOXMEER, Wyoming, Marie VAN DOORN, Holland, Bertha SMITS, Holland. Predeceased by brother Joe WESTELAKEN and sister Wilhemina TIBOSCH of Holland. Aged 74 years. Resting at Ronn E. Dodge Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, McFarlane Chapel, 9 James Street South at Watt, Forest. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass St. Christophers Church, Union Street, Forest, Wednesday morning July 20th at 11 a.m. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wyoming. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society appreciated, cheques only received at Funeral Home. The family would like to thank Dr. DOSTALER, Dr. MADISON, nurses and staff at Palliative care for their care and kindness to Chris. A memorial tree will be planted in memory of "Chris" by the Dodge family.

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SMITS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-02 published
HUYBERS, Carolyn▼ (née SMITS)
Peacefully, surrounded by her family, at her home in Wyoming, on Monday, August 1, 2005. Carolyn HUYBERS (née SMITS,) born in Holland on February 28, 1920. Carolyn, Tony and three small children immigrated to Canada in 1951 and farmed in Lambton County until their retirement to Wyoming in 1984. Carolyn is the beloved wife of Tony, having celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on July 10, 2005. She is the loving mother of Joanne and Jack ROMBOUTS of Watford, John and Jenny HUYBERS of Courtright, Maria and Joe GORMLEY of Wallaceburg, Helen and Paul DEGROOT of Sebringville, Margaret and Adrian VENDENBERG of Forest, Agnes and Jack DEJONG of Monkton, Carol and Henk GOERTZ of Arkona, the late Tony (1999) and Mary HUYBERS of Camlachie, Ramona and Tom BERKERS of Wyoming and Mike and Lillis HUYBERS of Wyoming. Cherished grandmother of 30 grandchildren, including the late Eric DEGROOT (1981) and Lisa GORMLEY (1999) and 22 great-grandchildren. Also survived by a brother, Adrian and Kay SMITS of Oakville and predeceased by 10 brothers and sisters, including Catharina and John HUYBERS and Henry TOPS in Canada. Visitors will be received at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where prayers will be offered at 8: 45 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Philip's Church, Petrolia, on Thursday, August▼ 4, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. with Father Stephen SAVEL as celebrant. Private family interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wyoming. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Memories and condolences may be left on-line at www.needhamjay.com

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SMITS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-03 published
HUYBERS, Carolyn▲ (née SMITS)
Peacefully, surrounded by her family, at her home in Wyoming, on Monday, August 1, 2005. Carolyn HUYBERS (née SMITS,) born in Holland on February 18, 1920. Carolyn, Tony and three small children immigrated to Canada in 1951 and farmed in Lambton County until their retirement to Wyoming in 1984. Carolyn is the beloved wife of Tony, having celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on July 10, 2005. She is the loving mother of Joanne and Jack ROMBOUTS of Watford, John and Jenny HUYBERS of Courtright, Maria and Joe GORMLEY of Wallaceburg, Helen and Paul DEGROOT of Sebringville, Margaret and Adrian VENDENBERG of Forest, Agnes and Jack DEJONG of Monkton, Carol and Henk GOERTZ of Arkona, the late Tony (1999) and Mary HUYBERS of Camlachie, Ramona and Tom BERKERS of Wyoming and Mike and Lillis HUYBERS of Wyoming. Cherished grandmother of 39 grandchildren, including the late Eric DEGROOT (1981) and Lisa GORMLEY (1999) and 22 great-grandchildren. Also survived by a brother, Adrian and Kay SMITS of Oakville and predeceased by 10 brothers and sisters, including Catharina and John HUYBERS and Henry TOPS in Canada. Visitors will be received at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where prayers will be offered at 8: 45 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Philip's Church, Petrolia, on Thursday, August▲ 4, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. with Father Stephen SAVEL as celebrant. Private family interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wyoming. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Memories and condolences may be left on-line at www.needhamjay.com

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SMITS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-08 published
SMITS, Mary A. (TOUSSAINT)
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, September 7, 2005 Mary A. (TOUSSAINT) SMITS of Exeter in her 81st year. Beloved wife of William C. SMITS. Dear mother of Jake and Sherry SMITS of Ridgetown and Rob SMITS of Toronto. Dear grandmother of Tim and Adam. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and relatives in Holland. Dear friend of Brenda, Debbie and Sister Gabriella. Predeceased by brothers Gerard, Frans, Peter, Jaap, Kees, Adam and Adrie and sisters Bep and Anne. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Thursday evening 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Precious Blood Church, 200 Sanders Street West, Exeter on Friday, September 9th at 11 a.m. with Father Ray LAWHEAD presiding. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Precious Blood Church Building Fund would be appreciated by the family. Prayers will be said in the funeral home Thursday evening at 6: 30 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.hopperhockeyfh.com.

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SMITS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-06 published
RONALD, Margaret▼ F.▼ (HUBERT)
Of Valleyview Home, Saint Thomas, on Tuesday, October 4, 2005, at her late residence, in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Earl P. RONALD (Sept.▼ 29, 1934) and dearly loved mother of Jim and his wife Janet▼ (SMITS) RONALD, Dick▼ and his wife Janet (SHUTE) RONALD, all of Saint Thomas. Dear sister of Charlie HUBERT of Hamilton and the late Lawrence HUBERT. Dear sister-in-law of Edna HUBERT of Cambridge. Loved grandmother of Steven and his wife Jennifer▼ RONALD, Robert▼ and his wife Nicole RONALD, Terry and his wife Heidi▼ RONALD, Jocelyn▼ and her husband Greg UNDERHILL, Nicole▼ and her husband Jim BROWN, Jaime SCIDMORE and her partner Robert ANDERSON and loved great grandmother of Jayme, Brandon, Kaitlyn, Kylee, Jordan and Joel RONALD, Braydon, Cody and Janelle UNDERHILL. Dear friend of Edith DAWDY of Saint Thomas. Margaret was born in Galt on May 1, 1909. She was a graduate Registered Nurse of the Galt General Hospital. Resting at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas where funeral service will be held Friday at 11: 00 a.m. Interment in Union Cemetery. Visitation Thursday evening 7-9 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.

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SMITS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-07 published
RONALD, Margaret▲ F.▲ (HUBERT)
Of Valleyview Home, Saint Thomas, on Tuesday, October 4, 2005, at her late residence, in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Earl P. RONALD (Sept.▲ 29, 1993) and dearly loved mother of Jim and his wife Janet▲ (SMITS) RONALD, Dick▲ and his wife Janet (SHUTE) RONALD, all of Saint Thomas. Dear sister of Charlie HUBERT of Hamilton and the late Lawrence HUBERT. Dear sister-in-law of Edna HUBERT of Cambridge. Loved grandmother of Steven and his wife Jennifer▲ RONALD, Robert▲ and his wife Nicole RONALD, Terry and his wife Heidi▲ RONALD, Jocelyn▲ and her husband Greg UNDERHILL, Nicole▲ and her husband Jim BROWN, Jaime SCIDMORE and her partner Robert ANDERSON and loved great grandmother of Jayme, Brandon, Kaitlyn, Kylee, Jordan and Joel RONALD, Braydon, Cody and Janelle UNDERHILL. Dear friend of Edith DAWDY of Saint Thomas. Predeceased by brother George HUBERT and sisters Anna (HUBERT) SMITH and Hilda HUBERT. Margaret was born in Galt on May 1, 1909. She was a graduate Registered Nurse of the Galt General Hospital. Resting at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas where funeral service will be held Friday at 11: 00 a.m. Interment in Union Cemetery. Visitation Thursday evening 7-9 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.

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SMITS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-30 published
WESTELAKEN, Arnold J.
Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, December 29, 2005 Arnold J. WESTELAKEN of R.R.#1 Hensall in his 82nd year. Beloved▲ husband of the late Frances (SMITS) WESTELAKEN (1991.) Dear father of Arnie WESTELAKEN of Camlachie, Irene and Dave POSLIFF of Strathroy, Art and Ursula WESTELAKEN of Sarnia, Margaret and Mike INTVEN of Saint Thomas, Mike and Sheila WESTELAKEN of Rodney, Brian and Ruth WESTELAKEN of Hensall, Christine WESTELAKEN and Ken JULES of Woodstock, Jackie WESTELAKEN and Otte ROSENKRANTZ of London and Rob DARLING of Ilderton. Also survived by 24 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Dear brother of Anny LIEBREGTS, John WESTELAKEN and Paul and Betty WESTELAKEN all of Saint Thomas, Herman and Emmy WESTELAKEN of Uxbridge, Ed WESTELAKEN of Blenheim, Lucy and Louis VAN BOXMEER of London and Mary WESTLAKEN of Orillia. Predeceased by daughter Mary Ann DARLING, daughter-in-law Judy WESTELAKEN, brother Ben WESTLAKEN and sisters-in-law Jeanne and Ann WESTELAKEN and brother-in-law Joe LIEBREGTS. Family and Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Sunday 2-4 p.m. and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Precious Blood Church, 200 Sanders Street West, Exeter on Tuesday, January 3rd at 11 a.m. with Father Ray LAWHEAD celebrating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society gratefully appreciated. Prayers in the funeral home Monday at 6: 30 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.hopperhockeyfh.com

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SMITZ o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-26 published
ENDICOTT, Norman Austin (1926-2005)
Born in Chongqing, China, the eldest son of missionaries James and Mary ENDICOTT, he liked to point out he was "third generation Chinese." Responsible for many hijinks at the Canadian School in Chengtu. After serving in the Royal Air Force overseas in 1944-45, he graduated a Silver Medalist from Victoria College and from Osgoode Hall Law School.
An "unrepentant premature anti-fascist," he early joined labour and peace campaigns and supported the Chinese revolutionary cause. He practiced corporate-commercial law, also lending his talents to progressive causes: June Marks' campaign against blockbusting in Ward 2; Alderman Dan Heap's fight against lead poisoning and for strikers at Texpack and Artistic Woodworking. He supported Madeleine Parent and Kent Rowley in their struggle for Canadian unions and Pauline Julienne and Pierre Godin for justice for Quebec. He was most proud of changes in immigration process as a result of the Dowhopaluk case.
In 1958 he organized a lawyers' delegation to China, meeting with Chou-En-Lai. He supported international organizations of jurists promoting the Geneva Agreement and advancement of the rule of law. He debated Red Guards at Baida in 1966. His Comportex Trading led the way in opening Canada-China trade in the 1970s, as well as trade with Cuba. He supported the Toronto Chinese Canadian Welfare Association and was a founding member of the Canadian China (Friendship) Society of Toronto in 1971. He helped establish North Carolina Press which contributed to the development of Canadian publishing.
Despite Parkinson's disease, he accompanied wife Caroline helping her teach English and business at S.I.S.U. in Chongqing in 1990. He established a representative office in Chongqing in 1993. Survived by wife Caroline WALKER, son Eric and daughter Susanne, grand_sons John and Paul FAIRLEY, stepson James PERLY and Michelle. Also by former wife Kathleen ENDICOTT, brothers Stephen and Mike, sister Shirley ENDICOTT- SMALL, George HUANG and family in Beijing, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Thanks to Sunnybrook Veterans' staff, the healthcare system and, especially, Vernon SMITZ.
A celebration of his life will be held on March 13, 2005. Please phone 416-363-1141 for details.

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