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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank M. Schenkels of Taxis River, NB. He died peacefully at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Frank was born in Heeze, Netherlands on February 4, 1925 to his parents, Franciscus and Hendrica (van den Laak) Schenkels. On February 2, 1955, he married, Antonia (Spanjers) and shortly thereafter they came to Canada to settle down on the Gordon Vale farm in Parker’s Ridge, NB. In his life, Frank earned recognition as a hard working farmer who valued his family, friends and faith. Frank was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Adrianus and John; sister, Marie of the Netherlands. Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Antonia; daughter, Mary Nabuurs (Arny); sons, Frank (Melissa), Henry (Debbie) and Joe (Valerie); sisters, Adriana van den Broek and Sister Cathrina Schenkels; brothers, Wim (Tina), Joe (Cathrina) and Harry (Riek). Also left to mourn Frank’s passing are his thirteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Visitation will take place at Miramichi Valley Funeral Home, 7681 Route 8, New Bandon, NB on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held from St. Joachim’s Catholic Church, Boiestown on Friday, March 19, 2010 at 2 pm with Father Jacques R. Landry as celebrant. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arthritis Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences may be offered through: www.miramichivalleyfh.com

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• Gordon Green on March 20th, 2010

  “Just wanted to let you know we feel it was a real honor to know Frank. A man of integrity.
  Sorry to hear of your loss.
  Gordon and Wanda ”

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• Lynn Johansson on March 17th, 2010

  “Dear Antonia and Family,
  
  Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You and Your Family at this difficult time.
  
  Lynn and Folke Johansson”

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• Connors Transfer on March 17th, 2010

  “Henry and family,
  Our thoughts and prayers are with you
  and your family at this time. May you be comforted with many wonderful memories of your Dad.”

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• Teresa Donovan (Smith) on March 17th, 2010

  “To Toni and family I send my deep condolences upon Frank\'s passing. ”

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• Don Sutherland on March 17th, 2010

  “The Shenkels Family
  
  My most sincere condolences for the loss of your husband/father. Frank was a genuine gentleman and I consider it a honor to have known him and be able to regard him as a friend”

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