Wife of 64 years to Mathias Thijssen. Mother of Fred (Monica), Tony (Christine) and Lizanne Santantonio (Frank). Cherished Oma to Matthew (Alicia), Sean (Danielle), Daniel (Natalie) and Celine (Shane). Great-Oma to Evelyn.
Co-founder of Thyssen of Galt (1971). Member of St. Gregory's Parish for 48 years and life time member of The Catholic Women's League.
Special thank you to all our friends and family for their love and support and the kind and caring staff at The Cambridge Memorial Hospital - Surgical Services, Medicine and Rehab Services.
Our beloved wife, mother and oma always put our family first, gentle in nature and strong in spirit. We will always treasure your beautiful smile and your loving soul. Soar free now. Forever in our hearts.
A funeral visitation will be held at Coutts Funeral Home (96 St. Andrews Street, Cambridge) on Sunday March 24th, 2019 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm & 7:00 - 9:00 pm (Prayers at 8:30pm). A funeral mass will follow on Monday March 25th, 2019 at St. Gregory's Church (10 St. Gregorys Drive, Cambridge) at 11:00 am with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Cambridge Memorial Hospital and the Alzheimer's Society.