Maria (Netty) Janssen passed away peacefully on April 8, 2016 at the age of 93 at Harwood Manor in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Maria (Netty) was born in Stevensweert, Holland and is survived by her children Ennie (Norman) Linkert of St. Walburg, SK and their children and grandchildren, Kristi (Ken) Wourms and Zachary, Nicholas and Julien, Kim Linkert, and Dennie Linkert (Jari Vahkasaari); Jack (Wendy) Janssen of Chipman, AB and their children and grandchildren, Shannon, Bryan (Sarah) and Mathew and Alexandra; Wilma (Doug) Cunningham of Nanaimo, BC with their children and grandchildren, Carey (Ken) Fleming and Kiana, Liam and Emma, Cathrine (Peter) Hackett, and Jennifer (Brendan) Goss; Julie Barnett (Denis Giasson) of St. Walburg, SK and her children and grandchildren, Raegan (Gant) McGraw and Lyndsey, Alex, Eli and Ben and Jan (Kerwin) Laumbach and Jordan and Nikki; Anita Garelle (Frank Keller) of Battleford, SK and Suzanne (Adrien) Rousseau and Atley and Caleb; Renee Belyk (Kyle Hamaguchi), Steven (Kim) Garelle and Tyler, Brooklyn and Olivia; and Maryanne Janssen (Doug Taylor) of St. Walburg, SK; and one brother, Wiel Cuypers, of Maasbracht, Limburg, Netherlands. Maria (Netty) was predeceased by her husband, Jack on May 3, 1995, 6 sisters and 3 brothers. Jack and Maria (Netty) were married on August 24, 1946. Ennie was born one year later, followed by Jack and Wilma. According to Mom; one day Dad announced that they were going to immigrate to Canada. Mom鈥檚 response was, 鈥渨here is Canada?鈥� Just after Wilma鈥檚 first birthday the family docked in Quebec City, then boarded a train to North Battleford, Saskatchewan where they arrived on May 29, 1951. There they were met by the Howard Baxter family; their sponsors. The Baxter family made it possible for our family to make Canada our new home. Leaving her country behind was very difficult for Mom; she had to wait 23 years before she was able to return to her home for a visit. One year after arriving in their new country Mom and Dad welcomed Julie home. Anita was born two years later and last but not least Maryanne completed the family! Mom loved her family. She worked very hard to raise her children with a sense that anything could be accomplished with very little and there were no goals that couldn鈥檛 be reached. She loved her grandchildren. She taught them to sing dutch children鈥檚 songs and kept our culture alive for them including how to bake her famous rye bread. Mom had an amazing voice; she often sang for the staff and residents at Harwood Manor. She loved music, dancing, flowers (especially African violets) and feeding the birds. We love you and miss you Mom. The Janssen Family.
CARD OF THANKS
The family of Maria (Netty) Janssen would like to thank all of our family, friends and neighbors for their support and caring during this difficult time. Thank you to the staff at Harwood Manor for the care they provided. Thank you to Father Greg for the beautiful service, Raegan and Jan for doing the readings, Steven and Kristi for reading the eulogy, and to Dave for providing the music. Thank you to the St. Vital CWL for the lovely luncheon, and especially to Marshall鈥檚 Funeral Home Ltd. To everyone who sent food, card, flowers and made phone calls to each of our homes, thank you. Your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten.
