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119 Talbot Street East | Aylmer, Ontario N5H 1H3

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Maria Smit

1952 - 2024

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Sunday

August

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2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sunday, August 25, 2024

H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home

119 Talbot Street East

Aylmer, Ontario, Canada

(519) 773-8400

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August

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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Sunday, August 25, 2024

H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home

119 Talbot Street East

Aylmer, Ontario, Canada

(519) 773-8400

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August

Graveside

10:00 am

Monday, August 26, 2024

Springfield Cemetery

52412 Pressey Line

Springfield, Ontario, Canada

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August

Service

11:00 am

Monday, August 26, 2024

Aylmer Christian Reformed Church

194 South St W,

Aylmer, Ontario, Canada

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Monday, August 26, 2024

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Dear Martin, Anita, Lori, Joe and Mike. I still can find the words on Maria her sudden passing.I'll cherish all the memories. "Are you calling me old". :)

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Riet Osnabrugge-v.d.Hoef posted a condolence

Monday, August 26, 2024

Martin, kinderen en kleinkinderen. Vanuit Nederland van harte gecondoleerd met het onverwachte overlijden van Maria. Wij hebben zojuist de mooie uitvaartdienst kunnen beluisteren. Wij herinneren ons Maria als een lieve en spontane vrouw die altijd klaar stond voor haar ouders en later voor haar kinderen en kleinkinderen. Koester de vele mooie herinneringen aan haar want daar kunnen jullie verder mee. Heel veel sterkte, Theo Roelofs en Riet Osnabrugge-v.d.Hoef.

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Liza van de Hoef donated to IMMANUEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SOCIETY INC.

Monday, August 26, 2024

Our deepest condolences. May peace find a path to you each during this difficult time. Liza & Steve, Jill & Cora

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Roy Van Kemenade posted a condolence

Monday, August 26, 2024

Prayers are with you Martin and family. Only met Maria a handful of times in my life but she seemed lovely. Just remember her for the good times. She is in the best of care now. God bless her. Regards to the family

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Joe deRyk donated to IMMANUEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SOCIETY INC.

Sunday, August 25, 2024

Dear Martin, Anita and families, I am so sorry for the loss of Maria. Sorry I couldn't make it to the funeral home to see you all in person but you guys are in my thoughts at this difficult time. Take care, Joe

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Cosimo Commisso posted a condolence

Sunday, August 25, 2024

Dear Martin and family, My thoughts go out to you during this incredibly difficult time. Maria was a truly remarkable woman whose kindness and warmth touched everyone who knew her. Her love for you, Martin, and for her children and grandchildren was always so evident, and her memory will forever be a source of comfort and strength. Her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her. With deepest sympathy, Cosimo Commisso (Diana van de Hoef)

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Jeff Kritzer posted a condolence

Sunday, August 25, 2024

Lori, Pat, Anna, Sarah, Claire Please accept our condolences and know you are in our thoughts as you mourn the loss of your mother and grandmother. Take comfort in the love that you all share as a family. Jeff Zach, Megan & Slade (Scarlett ), Elizabeth The Kritzer family

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Family Pilon donated to CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY - SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DU CANCER

Sunday, August 25, 2024

Our sincerest condolences to all family members.

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Jennifer Driezen donated to CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY - SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DU CANCER

Saturday, August 24, 2024

Our sincere condolences to Uncle Martin, Anita, Lori, Joe, Mike, Dad, Uncle Jerry, Uncle Jack and all the family and friends whose lives were touched by Aunt Maria. She has left us far too soon. We take some comfort knowing she’s having a kopje koffie and lemon long johns with Oma, Opa and Mom by her side. We will miss her and her beautiful smile. Alex, Sherri, Diana, Jen and families.

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Rita uploaded photo(s)

Saturday, August 24, 2024

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Lieve Martin, Anita, Lori, Joe en Mike, maar ook onze neven John, Jerry en Jack. En alle andere familieleden. Gecondoleerd met het verlies van je vrouw, jullie moeder, oma en zus. Het heeft een grote schok in onze familie teweeg gebracht toen John me belde met het nieuws van het overlijden van Maria. Het is nog steeds niet te bevatten dat we elkaar nooit meer spreken en appen bij en over van alles. Ook speciaal was onze gezamelijke trouwdag, we gingen op naar de 50 jaar om te kijken wat we dan samen konden doen, onze 40 jarige bruiloft gevierd met een rondreis door Portugal. 9 April zal nooit meer hetzelfde zijn. Lieve Maria, in gedachten geven we je een dikke knuffel en een dikke afscheids kus. Chris zegt, dag Marietje en jij zou zeggen, dag Chrisje. Lieve familie we wensen jullie heel veel kracht en sterkte in deze en in alle dagen die voor ons liggen, weet dat we, hoe ver ook,in onze gedachten bij jullie zijn. Love you all. Rita en Chris.

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Lorna Burks posted a condolence

Saturday, August 24, 2024

Dear Martin and family. Charlie and I send our deepest sympathy and condolences to you, your family and all those that knew and loved her. We are so sorry for your loss. Blessings to you all. May God give you all strength and peace.

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Benita Ruby donated to CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY - SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DU CANCER

Friday, August 23, 2024

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Richard and Colleen De Vos donated to IMMANUEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SOCIETY INC.

Friday, August 23, 2024

Dear Martin, Anita, Lori, Joe, Mike and family, How we will miss her, but rest in knowing she is in God's tender care for ever more. We are so grateful for her friendship and unconditional love and support of our family. She was an incredible blessing to us all. Love to all, Richard & Colleen De Vos

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Anny Smit uploaded photo(s)

Friday, August 23, 2024

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To Martin and family, Sending you all my condolences for the loss of Maria, your Mom and Grandma. I have many good memories of her, I'll never forget her! I think of you and greetings from the Netherlands!

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Brian Masschaele uploaded photo(s)

Friday, August 23, 2024

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To Martin and family, On behalf of Elgin County Library staff past and present, please accept our deepest sympathies on Maria's passing. Maria was the Supervisor of our Belmont and Springfield branches. She worked for the library for over 28 years and retired in 2017. She always had a positive attitude and made such a positive impact on the communities she served. There are so many fond memories of her service. She had the chance to plan an entirely new location for Springfield Library in 2010 as part of Malahide Community Place and an addition to Belmont Library in 2015/2016 which shows how valued her branches are to the community. A real highlight in her career was winning the top prize in Canada for the 2007 children's Summer Reading Club at Springfield which was awarded in 2008 in Quebec City and which she was able to receive with her close colleague and friend, Colleen De Vos. Photo is attached. She will be missed. With deepest sympathy, Brian Masschaele, Director Elgin County Library

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Mark and Teri Widner posted a condolence

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Passing along our condolences to Martin and family on the loss of Maria. Always enjoyed our conversations and her opinions. Maria was a one of a kind community supporter and will be greatly missed.

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Tom & Linda Charlton posted a condolence

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Dear Martin. We are saddened to learn of Maria's passing. We remember her with her biggest smiles and laughter and kind-hearted love of community and always her love of family. Her good humour and caring for others is her forever gift to us all. We offer our deepest sympathies to you and to all your family in this time of her passing. May God surround you with loving care, hope, and peace. God bless. Tom & Linda

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Joke Hooijer posted a condolence

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Wat verdrietig te vernemen van het overlijden van onze lieve nicht Maria. We wensen Martin, de kinderen en kleinkinderen en alle familie veel sterkte en troost bij dit grote gemis. We zullen altijd een warme herinnering houden aan ons fijne bezoek aan de familie in Canada in 2003. Waar we door Maria en Martin heel hartelijk en liefdevol werden ontvangen en verzorgd. Met liefdevolle groet uit Nederland van Joke Hooijer, Hans, Ragger en Zeger Vogt

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Glenda Nagy posted a condolence

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Sincere condolences to the family.

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Cathy Bearss posted a condolence

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Martin, Anita, Lori, Joe, Mike and families. I was so sorry to hear of of Maria’s passing. She was a wonderful person , always cheerful and smiling. She will be missed. Sending my heartfelt condolences to you all. Cathy Bearss

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Valerie Brown posted a condolence

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Condolences to your family. Maria will be greatly missed.

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Jennifer MacKenzie posted a condolence

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Mike and family, Please know we are thinking of you all during this difficult time. Jennifer and Richard Mackenzie

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Sherry Graham posted a condolence

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Maria touched many people, young and old. She was a very kind and giving Soul. Very sorry for your great loss. RIP

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Kevin Ross posted a condolence

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Martin: So sorry to hear about your loss, sending prayers

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Sherry Berkelmans posted a condolence

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Our deepest condolences to the entire family. Prayers for you all

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Donna and Brian Lunn posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Martin and Family. We hardly know how to process the sudden passing of Maria, so can only imagine how difficult this is for all of you. She will be genuinely missed at Harvest Bowl and all her volunteer passions in the community she gave so much to. She has given much and will find assurance in her Heavenly rest.

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Brian and Liz Firby posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Our sincere condolences to The Smit family. Maria will be missed by so many. May she RIP.

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Wendy Hertner posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Martin and family, My deepest condolences to each of you at this very sad and difficult time. Maria’s faith, smile and love for sharing books will always be remembered.

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Danielle Dagg posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Our most sincere condolences to The Smit Family on the loss of their Mother. Maria was such a kind person. May she RIP Dagg Family

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TRISH posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Martin , Family This is beyond difficult. My heart goes out to you as I send my heartfelt sympathy to you at this sad time

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Laura Porter posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Growing up in Springfield, she was always so kind to me. My deepest sympathy to you Anita and family. ~ Laura ( McCabe) Porter

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Marlene Berkelmans posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

I worked at Terrace Lounge. Maria would faithfully come in with books for the residents. She was so kind. If she couldn't find the resident in there room she would look in the hair dressing room. I was so blessed seeing her in her element. She would stop and have a visit. Also with a beautiful smile and a kind word.

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Alicia Waito posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

I am so very sorry to hear of Maria's passing. May the lord comfort you during such a difficult time. May God's comforting presence surround you during this time. Lean on his strength, and may the promise of eternal life through Christ bring you hope. I have you in my prayers. -Alicia Waito

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Shackelton family posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Anita and Caleb and family..Martin and family We are very sorry to hear about Maria. She has left fond memories of the days at the Springfield Library and around town. Always loved to chat and share our stories about our families. Thinking of all of you, Gary and Kim and family

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Springfield and Belmont Library Staff uploaded photo(s)

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

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Dear Martin and family, On behalf of Maria's Springfield and Belmont Library coworkers and friends, know we share deeply in your loss. To us, Maria will always be our SuperLibrarian and her legacy lives on in the lives of everyone she met, served and supported. We are all better for her presence in our lives. Here is our favourite picture of Maria as it captures her joy doing what she was born to do - be in the service of others. She is loved and will be remembered always in our libraries and in our hearts.

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Penny Shackelton posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Sincerest condolences to the entire family in the passing of Maria. I knew her from Belmont Library. She was always so kind. She will be missed by her family. Thinking of you all.

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Janneke van Galen posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Our condoleances to Martin, the children and other family. We have great memories of visiting the beautifull country Canada and meeting the family in 2010, feeling very welcome. We will meet again. Bart and Janneke van Galen (Hooijer), Janos, Eleen, Simon, from Barneveld, Netherlands.

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Christi Fraser posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Our deepest condolences to Martin and all family. Maria's heart and soul were golden and she helped so many in our community. We will miss her smile, guidance and friendship dearly. Heaven has gained a sweet angel. Sending peace and prayers from Nathan, Holly and Christi Fraser

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Jim and Marg Hare posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Condolences to Martin and his family, sorry to hear of Maria’s passing. I have known Maria since going to 4H and also working with her at Harvest Bowl. She was a hard working, community involvement was her passion and always did it was a smile. She will be dearly missed in the Springfield community.

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Cindy Earhart posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

My deepest condolences to Martin and all of the family. I remember fond memories of being neighbours and our kids growing up together. Maria was always seen with a huge smile and she had a caring heart ❤️. She will be sadly missed by many people.

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024

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