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H. Elly Desplanque

H. Elly  Desplanque

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of H. "Elly" Desplanque-Deventer, age 88, of Amherst. After a courageous battle with COPD, Elly passed away peacefully at home with her daughter by her side on Wednesday, August 24, 2016.
Born in Velsen, Netherlands, she was a daughter of the late Cornelis and Marchje (Reinds) Deventer.
Elly arrived in Gander, Newfoundland from the Netherlands in 1953, then moved to Nova Scotia where she met her husband of 56 years. After moving to Amherst, they married and raised their family. Elly enjoyed classical music and birding.
She will be dearly missed by her children Eric (Wendy), Calgary, AB, Joyce Desplanque (Susan Bent), Brookfield, NS and Kelvin (Dawn), Ottawa, ON; 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; sister Miep Deventer, Netherlands; several nieces and nephews,
She was predeceased by her husband Constant; infant son Marnix and several brothers and sisters.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777) where her an Afternoon of Remembrance will be held on Monday, August 29, 2016 from 2 to 4 pm. Burial will take place in the Amherst Cemetery at a later date.
Those wishing to make a donation in Elly's name may do so to the Nova Scotia Lung Association, or the charity of your choice.
Elly's Family wish to extend sincere thanks to the palliative care team and the VON for their care and support.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Elly's online memorial through the Furlong~Jones Funeral Home Facebook Page, or at www.furlongjones.ca.

 

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