Carel Bœrs
Born In: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Passed in: Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: April 30th, 2010
Carel Bœrs, 79, Port Hawkesbury, passed away Friday, April 30, 2010, in Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home.
Carel was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, he was a son of the late Jacobus and Christina (Andriesson) Bœrs. Carel was a retired mechanic of Stora Forest Industries. He was a member of Port Hawkesbury Lions Club for many years. Carel enjoyed travelling and family times.
He is survived by his sons, Fred (Lorraine), Mulgrave, Ron (Cathy), Stellarton; grandchildren, Carel (Michelle), Shawn (Lori), Adam, Carli; sisters, Agnes (Allan), England, Cor Hol, Netherlands, Tiny (Ger) Tepaske, Netherlands; brother, Koos (Ali), Netherlands; many nieces and nephews in Holland.
Carel was predeceased by his wife, Elly; son, Michael; brother, Jan.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. Mark's United Church, Port Hawkesbury, with Rev. Sheldon LeGrow officiating. Burial at a later date in Southbrook Cemetery, Port Hawkesbury.
Family flowers only please. Memorial donations in memory of Carel may be made to St. Mark's United Church, Port Hawkesbury, Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or charity of your choice.
Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com.
