Frederick “Fred” Hendrik Veenstra,
of Drayton passed away at Victoria Hospital, London, Saturday, March 11, 2017 in his 85th year. Beloved husband of the late Jantje “Jenny” Hessels (2006). Loving father of Albert Veenstra of Drayton and Tracy and her husband Mike Echlin of Deep River, Ontario. Loved Opa of Jennifer Echlin and Stephen Mask of Deep River, Michelle Echlin and Patrick MacLanders of Naniamo B.C. and Nathan Echlin of Deep River. Brother of Froukje Vander Mollen of Holland and Marijke Boonstra of Hamilton. Brother-in-law of Everet Hessels and his wife Cheryl of Blyth, John Hessels and his wife Wilma of Goderich and Florence and her husband Ken Janower of Cambridge. Predeceased by one brother Meindert Veenstra and one brother-in-law Arend Hessels.
The family will receive friends at the Drayton Christian Reformed Church, 88 Main Street, Drayton, Ontario on Wednesday March 15, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Pastor Paul Droogers will conduct the Funeral Service in the Drayton Christian Reformed Church on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Drayton Cemetery
As expressions of sympathy donations to the Community Christian School, Drayton, Ontario would be appreciated by the family.