In loving memory of
Rients
1940 - 2022
Rients "Ron" Boorsma
The Lord called unto Himself Rients “Ron” Boorsma Monday, January 17, 2022 at St. Catharines General Hospital. Rients leaves behind his wife of 51 years Riemke “Rhea” Boorsma. He will be missed dearly by his children Ronald Boorsma (Yeimi), Doreen Crawford (Scott), and Katharine Parsons (Chris). He is lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Celina (Jonas), Calvin, Ben, Nathan and Noah. (Siblings) Diane (Sybrand)†, Grace (Albert) , John (Clara), Ted (Brenda) , Edward (Wilma), Dave† (Anne), Gerrit† (Margaret†). He will be missed by his four-legged friend Stanley. Due to current Covid restrictions, visitation is required to be by booked appointment. You may prebook a visitation time through the link below, or call the funeral home at 905-957-7031 to prebook a time. Visitation at Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Thursday, January 20 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral service at First Reformed Church of St. Catharines on Friday, January 21 at 11:00 a.m.. Interment at Union Cemetery in Smithville will precede the funeral service. Memorial donations to a food bank of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Book one appointment time per household group: (for example, a couple who live together would book one appointment time) https://signup.com/go/ypUAHMv Book one Appointment per person for the Funeral service: https://signup.com/go/JSWfAQaMemories & Condolences
John Kelly
Friday, January 21, 2022
Wish to give our condolences to the Boorsma Families. Story - Rients and Riemke came to our place back in 1988ish as we were new Dairy farm neighbours in the area. Both Rients and Riemke welcomed us and offered to help in any way even to help with the milking if needed. Thanks for that memory and may the Lord carry you Riemke as you go through this time. John and Sietske Kelly
Cheryl and John Ganann
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Doreen and Scott, We want you to know how very sorry we are for the loss of your father/father-in-law. Know that we are thinking about you as you have to deal with this very sad loss and that we are keeping you both in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Most Sincerely, John and Cheryl
Quinton Mol
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Our condolences to you and your family!
God's peace be over you in the days ahead!
Pastor Quinton & Stephanie
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