Obituary of Mary Jongerden

Mary Jongerden (nee Geerlof) peacefully passed away at Bradford Valley Care Community on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 70 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Gerry Jongerden. Loving mom of Gerry Veenstra (Suzie Lee), Tina Veenstra (Brad Bobesich) and Ida (Dana) Carmody. Proud nana of Kate, Rose; Ella, Danielle; Abigail and Peter. Dear sister of Carolyn (Darren) and late Henk (late Nellie) Geerlof. Mary will also be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Mary was born in the Netherlands and immigrated to Canada as a child. She resided in Smithville, Ontario with her parents and siblings and then lived for many years in Stoney Creek, Ontario with her first husband, Henry Veenstra, and their three children. She resided in St. Catharines, Ontario for over a decade before moving into a long-term care facility in Bradford, Ontario. Mary loved her family, friends and music above all else. She will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her. A memorial service for Mary will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church in St. Catharines, Ontario on Friday, June 7^th, 2019 at 2:00 pm. Online memories and condolences may be shared at skwarchukfuneralhome.com. In Mary's memory, donations may be made to the ALS Society.