deJeu, Mary E. (née Vernooy) (Died)

de JEU - Peacefully at Woodstock General Hospital on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, Mary E. de Jeu (nee Vernooy) of Woodstock and formerly of Innerkip, in her 67th year. Beloved wife of Ted for nearly 46 years. Loved mother of Linda (Carolyn) of Peterborough, Joe (Kim) of Waterloo, Rob (Dana) of Innerkip, and Doug (Tammy) of Waterloo. Loving Oma of Dawson, Jada, Nathan, Courtney, Isabella, and Alexandria. Dear sister of Nick Vernooy (Betty) of Innerkip, Teresa Van Nes (Jack) of Stratford, Rev. Paul Vernooy of Scarborough, John Vernooy (Mary) of Bright, Corrie Vink (Bill) of Innerkip, Bill Vernooy (Pat) of Fort Erie, Pete Vernooy (Linda) of Woodstock, Betsy Coleman (Terry) of Ingersoll, Joe Vernooy (Joze) of St. Pauls, and Jim Vernooy of Sweaburg. Dear sister-in-law of Piet de Jeu (Gertie) of Delaware, Columba Snyders (Tony) of Lambeth, Joe de Jeu (Isobel) of Dorchester, John de Jeu (Marie) of Delaware, Leo de Jeu (Bernice) of London, Ernie de Jeu (Jeanne) of Delaware, Nellie Bradica (Sam) of Clinton, and Pauline Van Leerzem (Hank) of Strathroy. Also lovingly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents John and Cornelia Vernooy, sister Anne Van Gerwen, sister-in-law Cora Vernooy, niece Julie Vernooy, brothers-in-law Harry Van Gerwen, Jacob de Jeu, and Ed Wammes, and parents-in-law Johannes and Maria de Jeu. Mary was an active Catholic Women's League member for 35 years, including three and a half terms as President, as well as a volunteer for Canadian Food for Children, Meals on Wheels, Woodingford Lodge, Caressant Care, and the Holy Trinity sewing group. She was an avid stamp collector and loved to knit, crochet, play cards, travel, and especially watch and cheer her grandchildren in their many activities. Friends will be received at the SMITH-LeROY FUNERAL HOME, 69 Wellington Street North, Woodstock on Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. C.W.L. and parish prayers on Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish, 904 Dundas Street, Woodstock on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. Interment at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Mary's wishes were in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to Canadian Food for Children. Smith-LeRoy, (519) 537-3611. Personal condolences may be sent at www.smithleroy.com