Obituary of Maria Smit

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Smit, Maria Alice of Springfield passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of Martin Smit. Dear mother of Anita Provoost(Caleb) of Parksville, B.C.,  Lori Tiemens(Patrick) of Stratford, Joe Smit(Chantale) of Ottawa and Mike Smit of Thunder Bay. Loving grandmother of Ryan(Sky), James, Hannah, Anna, Sarah and Claire. Sister of Jan van de Hoef(late Arlene), Jerry van de Hoef (Mary Jane) and Jack van de Hoef(Jane). She will be missed by a number of nieces and nephews. Born in St. Thomas, Ontario on June 10, 1952, daughter of the late Sander and Willy(Hooyer) van de Hoef. Maria worked as a Supervisor at the Springfield and Belmont Library. She had a big heart for giving back to her community through volunteering with the Family Central, Harvest Bowl dehydrating and preserving produce as well as helping to weave and make milk bag mats. Maria was a dedicated member of the Aylmer Christian Reformed Church and will be missed by her faith community. Visitation will be held at the H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer on Sunday from 2-4:00 p.m. and 6-8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Aylmer Christian Reformed Church on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. A graveside service will be held prior to the funeral at the Springfield Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. Donations to Immanuel Christian School or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Share memories or condolences at kebbelfuneralhome.com