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Gysbertus "Bert" Ottevanger
July 4, 1926 - July 28, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">OTTEVANGER, Gysbertus “Bert”. It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Bert on Thursday July 28th, 2016 at the age of 90. His wife of 60 years Maria will forever cherish the years they shared and will deeply miss him. Dad’s legacy will live on in the heart of his dear daughter Jane (Paul) Hendriks. Bert was born in Holland in 1926. As a teenager, his father passed away leaving Bert to support his mother and brother under the hardships of German Occupation. Caring and responsibility characterized his life. In 1956 Bert left Holland for Canada with his beautiful bride Maria to forge a new life. He learned new skills, taught himself flawless English and cared for his family the rest of his life. Always busy with new projects, DIY, woodworking, quilting, and E-Commerce even in his advanced years. Bert was always a caring and loving man, we will miss him dearly and he will forever be in our hearts. In keeping with Bert’s wishes, cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy donations to Canadian Cancer would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Pleasantview Funeral Home 905-892-1699.</div>