Obituary for Renie (Renske) Legemaate (Cahais)
In Loving Memory of
Renie (Renske) Legemaate (Cahais)
Sept. 3rd 1937 – Sept. 30th 2020
Renie (Renske) Legemaate (Cahais) went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday September 30th, 2020 at her home in Lochlin Ont. Born to Kornelis and Fokje. .Beloved wife of John for over 60 years. Dear mother of Martin (Salome) and Yvonne (Jeff), Loving Grandma of Sarah (Colin), Rebecca, Ryan, Allan, Andy, Danny and Miriam. Sister of William (Ruth-deceased) and predeceased by Isaac (Nellie), Pieter (Nancy).
Renie was born in Hantumhuizen Netherlands Sept. the 3rd 1937. Her whole family immigrated to Canada in 1952 and settled in Ontario. Renie met John Legemaate there and were married June 27th 1959 and settled in Scarborough where Martin and Yvonne were born. Later they moved to Unionville and opened up a paint store. At that time they had already had a plot of land north of Unionville called Muddy Acers where a hobby farm had already started. After moving there the family enjoyed many family picnics, parties and even weddings! John and Renie were always drawn to the beauty of the North and moved to Lochlin where they retired. They enjoyed many years of hobbies, boating and community involvement. Words cannot describe her beautiful life of caring for others and her dedication to our Lord. She impacted many lives with her life, mirroring Jesus by humbly serving others.
A Private Family Gathering and Service to Celebrate Renie’s Life will be held at the Gordon A. Monk Funeral Home Ltd., 127 Bobcaygeon Rd., P.O. Box 427, Minden K0M 2K0 on Monday, October 5, 2020. Interment to follow at the Bethesda Lutheran Cemetery, Unionville.
Memorial Donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Renie (Renske) Legemaate (Cahais)
Sept. 3rd 1937 – Sept. 30th 2020
Renie (Renske) Legemaate (Cahais) went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday September 30th, 2020 at her home in Lochlin Ont. Born to Kornelis and Fokje. .Beloved wife of John for over 60 years. Dear mother of Martin (Salome) and Yvonne (Jeff), Loving Grandma of Sarah (Colin), Rebecca, Ryan, Allan, Andy, Danny and Miriam. Sister of William (Ruth-deceased) and predeceased by Isaac (Nellie), Pieter (Nancy).
Renie was born in Hantumhuizen Netherlands Sept. the 3rd 1937. Her whole family immigrated to Canada in 1952 and settled in Ontario. Renie met John Legemaate there and were married June 27th 1959 and settled in Scarborough where Martin and Yvonne were born. Later they moved to Unionville and opened up a paint store. At that time they had already had a plot of land north of Unionville called Muddy Acers where a hobby farm had already started. After moving there the family enjoyed many family picnics, parties and even weddings! John and Renie were always drawn to the beauty of the North and moved to Lochlin where they retired. They enjoyed many years of hobbies, boating and community involvement. Words cannot describe her beautiful life of caring for others and her dedication to our Lord. She impacted many lives with her life, mirroring Jesus by humbly serving others.
A Private Family Gathering and Service to Celebrate Renie’s Life will be held at the Gordon A. Monk Funeral Home Ltd., 127 Bobcaygeon Rd., P.O. Box 427, Minden K0M 2K0 on Monday, October 5, 2020. Interment to follow at the Bethesda Lutheran Cemetery, Unionville.
Memorial Donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.