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Gerardus Leygraff

Born In: Utrecht, Netherlands
Born: September 10th, 1937

Passed in: Hillsborough, New Brunswick, Canada
Passed on: July 5th, 2010

1937-2010 - Gerardus Leygraaf, 72, of Hillsborough passed away peacefully on July 5th, 2010 at the Moncton Hospital with his loving family by his side. Gerardus was born in Utrecht, Holland on September 10th, 1937 the son of the late Gerardus and Anna (Scholten) Leygraaf. He worked for the steel mills in Holland and later worked here for Maritime Farm Supply. He sailed for many years with the Merchant Marines and worked his way up to Captain. Gerardus enjoyed fishing, camping and gardening. He also had an artistic side and enjoyed painting. He was a huge Soccer fan and always voted for his Holland team. He will be remembered for his great sense of humour and for his shining personality, he was always happy. Just being around him was uplifting, even in his last days, he was the one giving comfort to his family. He was a very devoted husband, dad and grampa, his family meant everything to him and he would light up whenever the kids came into the room. "When a loved one becomes a memory. A memory becomes a treasure. Treasure the memories." He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Sheila (Smith) Leygraaf of Hillsborough; daughters, Franciska Leygraaf of Moncton and Nancy Jardine of Hamilton, Ont.; sons, Gerardus Leygraaf (Peggy) of Baltimore and John Leygraaf of Irishtown; his precious eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren; sister, Annie Wynberg of Irishtown. He will also be sadly missed by several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a sister, Jeanne Bosse.
Honoring Gerardus's own wishes there will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at the Albert County Funeral Home on Thursday, July 8th, 2010 at 2:00pm with Rev. Carol Mullin officiating. For those who wish donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral Home, 4130 route 114, Hopewell Cape, NB 734-2780
www.albertcountyfh.com

 

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