VERSLUIS, Ali - It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother and “Oma” on June 21, 2023 at Hillsdale Terraces, with family at her side.
Ali lived a productive and fulfilling like for almost 96 years.
Ali was predeceased by her husband Martin in 2009, having been constant life companions since grade school.
The proverbial “message in a bottle”/love letter was cast from the ship which took Martin to Indonesia at the age of 16, later to be found on the shores of France and returned by the French police to the Dutch police and then forwarded it to Ali.
She said “yes”! and they immigrated to Canada in 1951, eventually establishing a greenhouse business in north Oshawa.
Her sweetness and compassion were reflected in her love of nature and animals. She enjoyed hearty laughter, particularly with her son Martin and her sisters Johanna and Riet.
Ali graciously accepted her new home at Hillsdale in 2017 and was clearly beloved by both staff and fellow residents.
Ali will be missed by all who knew her, but especially by her sons Martin (Henrietta) and Paul (Alice) of Apopka Florida, grandsons Clint (Jenn), Ryan (Carly), Chris (Kalea) and granddaughter Ali (Graham).
She was a loving great-Oma to Drew, Anna. Leah, Nathaniel and Kyra, as well as Mackenzie and Ethan. She is further survived by numerous nieces and nephews, both here and in the Netherlands.
A celebration of life event was held at Mount Lawn Funeral Home in Whitby for family and close friends.
Memorial donations made to the World Vision would be appreciated.
The family extends heartfelt thanks for the exceptional care given to Ali and all of us by the staff of Hillsdale Terraces.
Your kindness will never be forgotten.
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