Obituary of Lillian Elvina van Rassel

van RASSEL, Lillian Elvina (Ringstead) - It is with deep regret that the family of Lillian announce her passing at Vision Nursing Home on Monday, May 5, 2008, in her 96th year. Beloved wife of 67 years of the late Gerald van Rassel (2005). Much loved mother of Brenda Stack and her husband John, Sandra Duguay and her husband Renaud, the late Bryan (2002) and his wife Barbara van Rassel, and the late Michael (1956). Proud and loving grandma of Lori Duguay, Shelli and Rob Trella, Bryan Stack and his friend Bonnie Dunn, Mark and Janet Stack, all of Sarnia, Paul and Trish Stack of Penetang, Pete and Jodie van Rassel of London, Greg and Lise van Rassel of Montreal, Sherry and Kerr Boath of Calgary and Rick and Sandy van Rassel of Calgary. Special great-grandma of James, Mitchell, Kyle, Megan, Brandon, Erin, Cole, Ashley, Jordan, Brittany, Cody, Dallas and Ben. Dear sister in law of Pierrette and Robert van Rassel, Audrey Belec and Mayanne van Rassel. Also loved and missed by several nieces, nephews and many friends. Predeceased by her sisters Nell Gamelin and Violet Ringstead, and brothers Henry, Edgar and Walter Ringstead. She was the first school bus driver for the New Hope School for mentally handicapped. Visitation at the McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia on Thursday, May 8th from 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Jim Higgins at St. Benedict’s Church on Friday, May 9th. Funeral time to be confirmed. Interment Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to Canadian Diabetes Association, 415 Exmouth St., Sarnia N7T 8A4, Alzheimer Society, 1121 Wellington St., Sarnia N7S 6J7, Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 774 London Rd., Sarnia N7T 4Y1, Canadian Mental Health Association, 210 Lochiel St., Sarnia N7T 4C7 or the charity of their choice. Messages of condolence & memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com A tree will be planted in memory of Lillian van Rassel in the McKenzie & Blundy Memorial Forest. Dedication service Sunday, September 21st, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area.