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Gysbertha G. “Bep” Plomp

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Gysbertha G. “Bep” Plomp age 87 of Amherst on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre in Truro, NS.
Bep was born February 14, 1930 in Amsterdam, Netherlands and was a daughter of the late Gerrit and Cornelia (Buijs) Van Montfoort.
In 1953 at the young age of 23, Bep, Hans and her family immigrated through Pier 21 and settled in Prince Edward Island where they eventually purchased a farm.
Bep became a Licensed Practical Nurse and proudly completed a 30 year career at the Highland View Regional Hospital in Amherst.
Bep loved her flowers and spent many happy hours puttering away in her garden.
It gave her great pleasure to share her gardening talents with her friends.
She was extremely proud to have won gardening awards from town of Amherst
She was a member of the Amherst Lioness Club and especially enjoyed spending time with her sons.
Bep will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Rinie Plomp (Rena) Geary, NB, and Ron (Deb) Plomp, Regina, SK; four grandchildren, Jason (Caro), Jonathan (Sue), Michael and Tyler (Christine); eight great grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family.
Bep was the last surviving member of her immediate family and was predeceased by her brothers and sisters from the Netherlands.
A celebration of Bep’s Life will be held on Friday, July 28, 2017 between the hours of 2:00 – 4:00 pm from Campbell’s Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst (902) 667-9906.
In lieu of floral tributes, memorial contributions in Bep’s memory may be made to the Ileostomy Society or the Children’s Wish Foundation.
On line condolences & sharing of memories can be forwarded to the family via: www.campbellsamherst.ca or by visiting the funeral home Facebook page.

 

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