Peacefully at the Dundas Manor on March 27, 2017 surrounded by her family in her 95th year. Martina is predeceased by her first husband Arnold Ceelen, and second husband Martin Bongers; as well as brothers Jack Toonders of Navan, Chris Toonders of the Netherlands, and Frank Toonders of London; and by grandson Brandon Alarie. She is survived by brothers Anthony of Williamsburg and Ted of London, Ontario. She is the loving Mother of Ted (Karin) of Mountain; Henry (Marilyn) of Kemptville; John (Joy) of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta; Paul (Debbie) of Edson, Alberta; Diane (Wade) of the SV Joana; and Mike (Bonnie) of Mountain; and Step-Mom of Betty (Dalton) Hart of Morrisburg, Tina (John) Smit of Dunrobin, Connie (John) Pepers of Iroquois, Debbie (the late Henry Westenbroek) of Winchester Springs, Ted (Mary) of Toyes Hill, Paul (Susan) of Ashton, and Monica (Kendall) Skillen of Ottawa. She is also survived by 32 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
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Jessica Liptak says
March 28, 2017 at 12:00 amOur sincerest condolences on the loss of a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. May she rest in peace.
Wilf McNairn / Leona Brown says
March 28, 2017 at 12:00 amJohn, Joy & Family,
Thinking about you in your time of loss.
Sincerely, Wilf & Leona
Tanja, Walter, Ria, Bastian Schaefer says
March 29, 2017 at 12:00 amOur sincere condolences. She was such a lovely lady and we’re so sorry for your loss,
Familie Schaefer (Bongers) Germany/Netherlands/ United Kingdom
Tante cisca en tiny uit Holland says
March 29, 2017 at 12:00 amGecondoleerd!
Wij wensen jullie alle sterkte die er is.
Wij denken aan jullie!
Lieve groetjes tante Cisca en Tiny uit Holland.
Paula & Barb says
March 29, 2017 at 12:00 amWe would like to express our deepest sympathies to the Ceelen-Bongers families. May God grant you peace and surround you with His love. May He carry you on wings of eagles and hold you in the shelter of His arms.
Familie Bongers says
March 29, 2017 at 12:00 amWij wensen jullie allen veel sterkte met het verwerken van dit verlies.
Annemarie en Piet Bongers
Marg & Renaud Vantyghem says
March 29, 2017 at 12:00 amYour memory is our keepsake with which we’ll never part. God has you in his keeping we have you in our hearts.
Our deepest condolences.
Christine van Lanen says
March 29, 2017 at 12:00 amSincere Condolences to the entire family.
Elena, Rod and Vanessa Goobie says
March 29, 2017 at 12:00 amMonica and family, We are very saddened to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Elena, Rod and Vanessa
Robyn says
March 29, 2017 at 12:00 amTed, Karin and Family- thinking of you all at this time xo
Pamela Paul Ropars says
March 29, 2017 at 12:00 amWe are sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you comfort. Pam and Paul
Irene and Jack Toonders says
March 29, 2017 at 12:00 amOur deepest sympathy go out to the Ceelen and Bongers families. Tante Tiny will be greatly missed, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Anne and Bob Bertram says
March 29, 2017 at 12:00 amMay family and friends comfort you, faith uphold you and loving memories heal your heart.
Our sincere condolences.
Anne and Bob
Leslie & Kevin Follows says
March 29, 2017 at 12:00 amWe are so sad to hear of your loss. Our condolences to you and the family, Monica. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elly en Theo says
March 29, 2017 at 12:00 amGecondoleerd, wij willen jullie heel erg veel sterkte wensen in deze moeilijke tijd!
Liefs Theo en Elly uit Holland
Isabelle Campbell says
March 30, 2017 at 12:00 amTed and Karen:
My sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Andre & Marianne Toonders says
March 31, 2017 at 12:00 amOur deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Andre & Marianne Toonders
Albert and Nancy Koekkoek says
March 31, 2017 at 12:00 amTo the Ceelen/Bongers Families, Nancy and I would like to express our deepest sympathies to you all. Your mother always had a place in her heart for God, so it is good to know that she is in a good place.
Growing up next door to the Ceelen Homestead means I have many fond memories of the Ceelen family and your mother. She was always so kind !
Bill and Brenda Bakker says
March 31, 2017 at 12:00 amSo sorry for your loss Mike and Bonnie and family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Verhoeven Family says
April 14, 2017 at 12:00 amSincere sympathy in the loss of your lovely mother. Thinking of you all with fond memories.
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