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Tragically on May 5th, 2026 in Wyoming, Ontario John and Wilma Hessels of Goderich went to be with their Lord and Saviour and became reunited with their daughter Tina and great granddaughter Lyla.
Loving parents to Patricia & Richard Roetcisoender and Susan & Robert Crump.
Adoring grandparents to Katelyn (Jake) Greg (Christina), Melissa, Daniel .
Great grandparents to Austin, Myles, Madison.
Missed by many siblings; Everett & Cheryl Hessels, Florence & Ken Janower, Peta Branderhorst, Janie Wilts, Koos & Rita Verburg, John & Margaret Verburg and Sylvia Nonkes.
Predeceased by parents Frank & Tryntje Hessels and Johannes & Antje Verburg, siblings Jenny & Fred Veenstra, Arend Hessels, John Branderhorst, Martin Wilts, and Tony & Roely Verburg.
John and Wilma will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Friends and family are invited to visitation on Friday May 8th from 7-9pm at Trinity Christian Reformed Church in Goderich, and Saturday May 9th from 10-11am. with funeral service to follow at 11am.
Interment at a later date in Maitland Cemetery.
Pastor Tim Keep officiating.
In lieu of flowers and as expressions of sympathy donations to Trinity Christian Reformed Church or Belwood Lodge and Camp would be appreciated.
Please forward donations to Box 340 Brussels, ON N0G 1H0.
Condolences may be left at riversidefuneralhome.ca
Friday, May 8, 2026
7:00 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)
Trinity Christian Reformed Church
Saturday, May 9, 2026
10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Trinity Christian Reformed Church
Saturday, May 9, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
Trinity Christian Reformed Church
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