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Maria VAN DEN ELSEN
Sunday January 12, 2025

VAN DEN ELSEN, Maria Anna (nee Van der Heijden) 1931 – 2025 - surrounded by loving family at the Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Sunday, January 12th, 2025 in her 94th year. Cherished wife of the late Martin Van Den Elsen (2018). Loving mother of Ed Van Den Elsen (Margie) of Simcoe, Dianne Van Daele (late John -2022) of Courtland, Art Van Den Elsen (Marcia) of Simcoe and Rita Beckett (Brad Clarke) of Burford. Proud Oma & great Oma of Julie Van De Poele (fiancé Peter Rempel), children Elena, Evie & Brock; Sara Van Den Elsen; Dion Matthews (Roni), sons Grayson & Nolan; Leanne Van Daele; Reed & Raya Van Den Elsen and Trewit, Tayten & Rylan Beckett. Maria will be lovingly remembered by her sister Jeanne Van Lierop and by brothers Antoon & Willie Van der Heijden, all of Holland. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews & extended family. Predeceased by her parents, the late Adrianus & Theodora Van der Heijden; by siblings Johanna, Nellie, Mien, Thea, Jan, Adrianus & by her grandson-in-law Ryan Van De Poele. Friends are invited to share their memories of Maria with her family at the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. North Simcoe for visitation on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church, 17 Lynn Park Ave. Port Dover on Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Augustine Ogundele as celebrant. Interment: Port Dover Cemetery. Those wishing to donate in memory of Maria are asked to consider the Norfolk General Hospital Foundation or Golden Pond Retirement Home, Waterford. Special thanks to the staff of Golden Pond, 3B & 4B of Norfolk General Hospital for their wonderful care & compassion during mom’s stay. Thank you all. Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com (519) 426-0199
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