Obituary of Petronella (Nellie) Vanos

Petronella (Nellie) Vanos

After a difficult and painful experience with Mesothelioma, on Friday, October 13, 2017, Petronella (Nellie) Vanos (nee Roks) in her 86th year of life. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 63 years, Peter (2016). Much loved mother of John and Mary Vanos, Joyce and John Feher, Harriet and John Vander Burgt (2016), Audrey Wong, Teresa and Ted Hopkinson and James and Maria Vanos. Beloved Grandma to Matt and Erin, Carrie and Jordan, Leah and Sam, Johanna and Warren, Jessica and Nick, Natalie and Pete, Nick and Megan, Josh and Lacey, Alex and Dawn, Daniel and Tiffany, Lucas and Serena, Ben, Julia and Jesse, Sam, Janelle and Connor, Clayton, Chelsey. Great Grandma of twelve. Also survived by siblings John and Lenie Roks, Betty DeBrouwer, Frank Roks, Marian Roks and Jo Marchant and in laws Albert Van Herk and Judy, and Rita Roks. Predeceased by siblings Johanna Nuyten, Peter Roks and Jenny VanHerk and brother in law Henry DeBrouwer. Also survived by Vanos family members; Bill Vanos, Annie Vanderschoot, Annie Vanos, Harry and Wilma Vanos, Ted and Mary Vanos, Nancy Boere and predeceased by Johanna Vanos, John Vanos, Tony and Bep Vanos, John Vanderschoot, Harry and Diny  Beernink, Martin Vanos and Irma Manning and Jim Boere. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit at the Caradoc Community Centre, Lions Park Dr., Mt. Brydges on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm.  The Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Nellie’s life will be held at Sacred Heart Parish, 2408 Gideon Dr., Delaware on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 12 noon.  Reverend D. Matthew Bedard presiding.  Interment Sacred Heart In the Fields, Mt. Brydges at a later date.  Donations to St. Joseph’s Hospice, 485 Windermere Rd., P.O. Box 1449 STN B, London, Ont. N6A 9Z9 gratefully acknowledged.  On-line condolences are available through www.mcfarlane-roberts.com.  McFarlane & Roberts Funeral Home, Lambeth 519-652-2020 in care of arrangements.