Obituary for Maas Brunekreeft
Brunekreeft, Maas (December 30, 1939 – October 7, 2022) –
Maas Brunekreeft peacefully passed away on October 7, 2022, at Woodstock General Hospital, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Maas was born in Barneveld, Holland on December 30, 1939, and immigrated with his family in 1951 from Holland to New Brunswick at the age of 11. They then moved to Leamington, Ontario and then to Courtland, in 1954. Survived by his loving wife Shirley (nee Barnard) Brunekreeft of 56 years, his son Ron Brunekreeft, his daughter Nancy (nee Brunekreeft) & her husband Darrell Barnaby and his two grandchildren Cody, Samantha, and her friend Bryan. Also survived by his sisters, Alie (George) Ryken, Sally (Alex) Szucs and brother Hank (‘Henry’) Brunekreeft and survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parent's Aaltje & Gerrit Brunekreeft, his brother Geurt (George) Brunekreeft, his sister and brother in-law, Hendrikje (Hennie) and Jan (John) Ryken, his sister and brother in-law Elbarta (Bep) and Henry (Hank) Snellen.
Maas was a very loving husband, father, grandfather friend and hard-working man. He worked for Carroll Brother's Hardware, Stauffer Motors, Oxford Gulf/Battery Supply (machinist & tow truck driver) and was the proud owner of M & R Small Engines. Maas loved farming and enjoyed being on their hobby farm for 44 years before moving into town. Maas was a great handy man who loved wood working, helping others, fishing, and hunting and spending time with his family and friends.
In keeping with Maas's expressed wishes cremation has taken place. There will be no public visitation and a private family burial will held at a future date. Thank you to Dr. Cheng for all his care and home visits and his nurse Amy, Dr. Foster and her nurse Julie at Victoria Hospital, Care Partner Nurses, and the Chemo & Palliative Care teams at Woodstock Hospital. All who knew Mass are invited to share favourite memories, letters of sympathy, photos or contribute memorial donations to the “Canadian Cancer Society” or to any charity of your choice via Mass’ online tribute page at www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com or by contacting the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes, Tillsonburg (519) 842-4238, which has been entrusted with all cremation arrangements, with confidence.
Maas Brunekreeft peacefully passed away on October 7, 2022, at Woodstock General Hospital, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Maas was born in Barneveld, Holland on December 30, 1939, and immigrated with his family in 1951 from Holland to New Brunswick at the age of 11. They then moved to Leamington, Ontario and then to Courtland, in 1954. Survived by his loving wife Shirley (nee Barnard) Brunekreeft of 56 years, his son Ron Brunekreeft, his daughter Nancy (nee Brunekreeft) & her husband Darrell Barnaby and his two grandchildren Cody, Samantha, and her friend Bryan. Also survived by his sisters, Alie (George) Ryken, Sally (Alex) Szucs and brother Hank (‘Henry’) Brunekreeft and survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parent's Aaltje & Gerrit Brunekreeft, his brother Geurt (George) Brunekreeft, his sister and brother in-law, Hendrikje (Hennie) and Jan (John) Ryken, his sister and brother in-law Elbarta (Bep) and Henry (Hank) Snellen.
Maas was a very loving husband, father, grandfather friend and hard-working man. He worked for Carroll Brother's Hardware, Stauffer Motors, Oxford Gulf/Battery Supply (machinist & tow truck driver) and was the proud owner of M & R Small Engines. Maas loved farming and enjoyed being on their hobby farm for 44 years before moving into town. Maas was a great handy man who loved wood working, helping others, fishing, and hunting and spending time with his family and friends.
In keeping with Maas's expressed wishes cremation has taken place. There will be no public visitation and a private family burial will held at a future date. Thank you to Dr. Cheng for all his care and home visits and his nurse Amy, Dr. Foster and her nurse Julie at Victoria Hospital, Care Partner Nurses, and the Chemo & Palliative Care teams at Woodstock Hospital. All who knew Mass are invited to share favourite memories, letters of sympathy, photos or contribute memorial donations to the “Canadian Cancer Society” or to any charity of your choice via Mass’ online tribute page at www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com or by contacting the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes, Tillsonburg (519) 842-4238, which has been entrusted with all cremation arrangements, with confidence.