Cornelis Brinkman

On April 10th the Lord called Kees home in his 91st year. Predeceased by Grietje Brinkman, his wife of 61 years and by his parents: Dirk Brinkman and Klazien Brinkman-Hart. Devoted father to Grace (Gary), Dirk (Margie), John (Annette) and Kathleen. Dear Opa to Miranda, Liesje (David), Annette and John David, Danielle (Jonathan), Annelise, Bethany, Nathaniel (Lea), Hannah (Nathan), Ben, Tobie, Lucy, Samantha and Ella. Great-grandfather to Esther, Flora and Emmerick. Survived by his brothers Henk, Dick and Wim.

Kees was born March 6, 1931 in Zaandam, Netherlands. He married Grietje in February 1957 and they emigrated to Peterborough a month later. Together they ensured that their home and cottage on Chandos Lake were places of hospitality and fellowship. Kees was an active member of Cephas Christian Reformed Church and was employed at Miltronics/Siemens for over 30 years. He was a man with the gift of working with his hands; everything from building/renovations to boats to wooden toys for his grandchildren. Kees was happiest on the water with a sail full of wind, and happier yet when he could share that experience with friends and family.

Family and friends are invited to call at the Comstock-Kaye Life Celebration Centre, 356 Rubidge St, Peterborough, on Sunday April 17th for visitation from 6:00 to 8:00.

A memorial service will be held on Monday April 18th at 11:00 at Cephas Christian Reformed Church: 220 Goodfellow Rd, Peterborough. A family graveside internment will be held at Rosemount Memorial Gardens.

Gifts in memory of Kees may be made to: Rhema Christian School ( http://www.rhema.ca/ ) or Redeemer University ( https://www.redeemer.ca/give/ )