Obituary of Henry Donkers

Donkers, Henry J. ~ Passed peacefully in his sleep at his home in Elmira on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at 3 a.m., beside his loving wife Annie, and surrounded by his nine children, at the age of 88 years. Beloved husband of Annie (Klunder) Donkers for almost 60 years. Dear father of Jim (Marilyn), Mary (Willard) Ropp, Theresa Burns, Mike (Svetlana), Francine Flynn, Ann (John) Tracey, Stephanie Donkers-Schmalz, Christine (Rob) Jamieson, and John (Sarah). Loving grandfather of 24 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Brother of Peter, Adrian, and Bert (Teresa). He was predeceased by his son-in-law David Burns, eight brothers, and two sisters. Hein was known for his kind nature and fun sense of humour. He loved his family, farming, gardening, and nature, especially birds. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 11 a.m. at St. Teresa of Avila RC Church, 19 Flamingo Dr., Elmira. Interment will follow in Elmira Union Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family. Service Summary Visitation: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home ~ Funeral Mass: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 11 a.m. at St. Teresa of Avila RC Church (19 Flamingo Dr., Elmira) ~ Donations: Regional Cancer Centre -- (Grand River Hospital Foundation, PO Box 9056, 835 King St. W., Kitchener, ON N2G 1G3 To donate on-line: www.grhf.org or call 519-749-4205)