Obituary of Henricus "Henk" Bouwmeester

Born on March 2, 1935 in Hellendoorn, Netherlands, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 2, 2017 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 82. Lovingly married to Catharina “Rini” (nee Heetkamp) for 53 years. Henk and Rini raised 3 amazing sons Tim (Laurie), Alen (Kim) and Mark (Tammy). Loving and respected Opa to Caine (Clare), Taylar (Cody), Lisa (Frank), Jazmine and Jade and great grandfather of Olivia. Henk and his sister Mini came to Canada in 1960 to join his sister Rita. Always a hard worker, Henk retired from GM after 30 years. A “Master Builder”, Henk was always building and fixing things for his family and his friends.

The family of Henk Bouwmeester will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott‑Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905 985‑2171) on Monday, June 5th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1710 Scugog Street (Hwy 7A) in Port Perry on Tuesday, June 6th at 11 a.m. with Father Marco Testa officiating.

If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com