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Gertruda Rutten

In Memorial

RuttenGertruda Maria “Truus” Rutten

Peacefully at Simcoe Manor Beeton, on Saturday October 3rd, 2015. Gertruda (Van Dijk) in her 89th year; Beloved wife of the late John J Rutten. Loving mother of Louwie (Denise), Wilma (Peter) Carney, Jenny (Jim) Carney, Joseph (Sherri), John Jr. , Frank (Margot), Trudie (Martin) Stewart, Leo (Barbara), and David (Sue).

Remembered lovingly as Oma to: Chris, Jonathan (Terri), Julie, Sarah (Glen), Jason (Karen), Mark (Jessica), Adam (Caitie), Miranda, Krista, Darren, Jessica, Ruby, Harry, Jaret, Garrett, Shelby, Michael, Michelle, Mark, Zachery, Katrina, Alexis and Brianna. Great-Oma to: Cody, Leah, Emma, Ava, Claire, Ben, Wes, Addison, Olivia, and Grace.

Resting at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on Wednesday October 7th, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. James Church Colgan, on Thursday October 8th 2015 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow in St. James Cemetery, Colgan. Donations to Simcoe Manor, 5988-8th Line, Beeton would be appreciated by the family. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.

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  1. Mary Lynch says

    October 22, 2015 at 1:09 pm

    ATRA The members of the Adjala-Tosorontio Residents Association offer their sincere sympathy to the Rutten family for the loss of their mother Gertrude. She was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed in the community.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

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  2. Mary Small Brett says

    October 12, 2015 at 10:15 pm

    To the Rutten family,
    I was truly saddened to hear about your mother’s passing. Gertruda and my mother(Agatha Small)were great friends. I have many wonderful memories of your mom. May you feel the peace of Christ at this difficult time.

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  3. Klaus & Beatriz Baumfeld says

    October 8, 2015 at 3:43 pm

    To the whole Family:
    Our deepest sympathy! Your Mom made us feel welcome when we moved to Loretto and was a blessing looking after Michael before and after school! I am so sorry I found out a few hours to late to attend the Funeral. I am sure your Dad received her with open arms! Blessings to all!

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  4. Mike Keogh says

    October 8, 2015 at 1:09 pm

    My sincere sympathy to Peter and Wilma and Jim and Jenny AND all the rest of the families! She was a great LADY ! Mike here.

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  5. Debra Yapp says

    October 8, 2015 at 10:13 am

    Our deepest condolences to a family that was a big part of our youth. Special lady, great family, sorry for your loss.

    The Yapp Family

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  6. Mary Van de Gevel says

    October 7, 2015 at 10:29 pm

    On behalf of Mom/ and family , our deepest condolence to the Rutten family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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  7. Karin Rider says

    October 7, 2015 at 10:50 am

    Jenny, my condolences to you and your family. Cherish the memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you. xx

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  8. Steve Matusiak says

    October 6, 2015 at 8:39 am

    Dear Rutten Family – our deepest condolence to the family. Your mom was a hard working great women who treated everyone with kindness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  9. Mike and Mary Murphy says

    October 6, 2015 at 8:27 am

    Our deepest condolences to you John and your family. Mike has so many fond memories of your Mom and the time he spent with your family.

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  10. The Alexiou family says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:59 pm

    Our condolences to you and your family John. We will keep you in our prayers. May God bless Gertruda. Jim,Betty Anne, John and Margaret Alexiou.

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  11. Mary Pridham says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:26 pm

    The Rutten family,my thoughts and prayers are with you,please accept my deepest sympathy,sincerely Mary Pridham and family.

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  12. The Veldpaus Family says

    October 5, 2015 at 3:20 pm

    Our deepest condolences to the Rutten family. Mom has lost a true friend, a soul mate. May Gertruda rest in peace.

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