In Memory of

Mary

DeSchiffart

Obituary for Mary DeSchiffart

Mary DeSchiffart (née Oostlander)
February 24, 1932 - June 7, 2021

Surrounded by family, Mary passed away peacefully into rest at the home of Ron and Kim DeSchiffart, Kemptville, Ontario, on Monday, June 7, 2021, at the age of 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Sidney DeSchiffart and loving mother of Gary (Trish), Charley (Helen), Clarence (Eveline), Ron (Kim), Judy (Eppo) Eerkes, Brian (Sue) and Tim (Joanna). She was dearly loved and will be missed by 24 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her sisters, Wilma (John) Huibers and Alyce LaRocque, as well as by nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her parents, Cornelius and Geertje Oostlander, her brother, Peter Oostlander, two brothers-in-law, John VanderBoom and Lomar LaRocque, and one infant great-grandson, Ryan.

Family and friends will be received at Irvine Funeral Home, 4 James Street East, Brockville on Thursday, June10, 2021, between 7 pm and 9 pm. COVID-19 protocols will be in effect with registration required for visitation. Please call the funeral home at 613-342-2828 to reserve a visitation time or RSVP at https://www.irvinememorial.com/

A private family burial celebrating Mary's life and giving thanks will be held at Oakland Cemetery. A service of memorial will follow in later months once COVID-19 restrictions have been eased. As expression of sympathy and the celebration of Mary’s life, donations to Bethel Christian Reformed Church - https://www.bethel-crc.com/ or the Heritage Christian School - https://www.hccs.ca/home by copying and pasting the link will be gratefully acknowledged. Send condolences or make a donation online at Irvine Funeral Home | Brockville, ON

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