Death Notices

DOUMA, Riemke “Martha” (nee Dijkstra) (1924-2018) – passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Parkview Meadows, Townsend on Sunday, November 11th, 2018 in her 95th year.  Predeceased by her beloved husband Harry Douma (1980).  Cherished mother of Jeanette Hawkins (Ted) of Brantford, Sylvia Holtrop (Gerry) of Iowa, Joanne Douma of Brantford, Dora Douma of Brantford, the late Jim Douma (Georgina) of Delhi and George Douma of Brantford.  Cherished grandmother & great grandmother of many grandchildren.  Martha will be lovingly remembered by her brother Haaije Dijkstra (late Griet) of the Netherlands.  Friends are invited to share their memories of Martha with her family at the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. North Simcoe for visitation on Thursday, November 15th, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. and again on Friday morning from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.  A funeral service will follow visitation in the chapel on Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jeff Vandermeer officiating.  Interment:  Oakwood Cemetery, Simcoe.  Those wishing to donate in memory of Martha are asked to consider the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (C.N.I.B.).  Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com  (519) 426-0199