Obituary of Folkert Graansma

Peacefully, with his family at his side on Tuesday, April 17^th, 2018.  Folkert Graansma of Strathroy at the age of 86.  Lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Aafke (Zwart).  Folkert and Aafke were married in Canada on April 9, 1954.  Dear father of Clarence (Peggy) of London and their children Derek (Andrea), Bill, Carla; John of Appin and his children Heather and Michelle; Patricia Koster of Palmerston and her children Marlene (Nick) and Donna; Diana Okkema (Mark) of Chatham and their children Rachael, Darren (Trish), Daniel and Andrew (Jennifer); Annette Keay of Strathroy and her children Donnie (Andrea) and Miranda; Janet Butts (Charlie) of Strathroy and their children Christina (Shawn) and Joseph and Jerry (Susan) of Chatham.

Survived by 18 great grandchildren.  Also survived by his siblings; Gerrit (Janna) Graansma, Anne Kok, John (Francis) Graansma and Irene (Hank)Noordemeer.

Visitation will take place at the Strathroy East Christian Reformed Church, 476 Metcalfe St. E on Wednesday, April 18^th, 2018 from 3 – 7 pm where the funeral service will take place on Thursday at 11 am with visitation for one hour prior.  Interment Strathroy cemetery.

If desired, memorial contributions to the Strathroy Community Christian School would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy.

Share a memory at www.strathroyfuneralhome.com 519 245-1023.  Arrangements entrusted to DENNING’S OF STRATHROY