It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to the sudden passing of Teresa Michelle Tuinstra on April 2, 2015. Beloved wife and best friend of Gordon, loved mother of Kenny (Graham), Melissa, Derek (Molly), Jason (Catharine), Cody (Robbie), Tyler (Sady) and Precious Nanna of Emily. Loved daughter of Lorna and Ross Johnson, loving sister of Tammy (Joe) and William (Melanie). Dear daughter-in-law of Dorothy Mamela (late Eddie), Lenard and Linda Tuinstra, sister-in-law of Cindy (Lou) Barriffauti, Jeptha (Heather) Tuinstra and Robert (Suzie) Tuinstra. Dear aunt to Jessica, Steven, Cadence and Dahlia. She will also be dearly missed by many other relatives and friends. Although Teresa’s life was cut short at the age of 46 she enjoyed a full life with her family and friends. Visitation will be held on Monday April 6, 2015 from 2-4 & 7-9pm at MARKEY-DERMODY Funeral Home, 1774 King Street East, Hamilton and a Chapel Service on Tuesday April 7 at 11:00am, with cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
