Catherine Nyveld (nee Boons)
Formerly of Bristol, Quebec
Peacefully, in Caressant Care, Cobden, Ontario on Sunday, January 15, 2017, at the age of 89 years. Predeceased by her beloved husband Gerald (1997) and son Frank (1994). Loving mother of Gerri (Don Shires), Mary (Paul Hodgins), Brenda (Reg Vinnicombe) and Jane (Ron Laronde). Grandmother of Melissa, Jon, Ben, Sarah, Kyle and Nicholas. Survived by sister Jana de Smit of the Netherlands. Predeceased by sisters Anna and Nel and brothers Jan and Janus. Friends called at Hayes Funeral Home, 134 Centre Street, Shawville, Quebec on Wednesday, January 18. Friends may also call on Thursday, Jan. 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Catherine was born in Waspik, North Brabant in the Netherlands in 1927. The youngest of 6, her family owned a farm with livestock and an apple orchard. Ten days after her marriage to Gerald Nyveld they left the Netherlands and set sail for Canada. They started their lives in New Brunswick, working for a potato farmer. They later moved to Ontario and moved around to many communities; Osceola, Douglas, Stittsville, Manotick, Osgoode, and then Aylmer, Quebec. They made a homestead in Bristol, Quebec in 1971 and worked on registering a Holstein Herd as Jagerdale Farms. Catherine was a great baker, loved to work in her garden, flower beds, and her many crafts. She was always involved in the church and loved being part of a choir. After her son and husband died she sold the farm and moved to Renfrew, Ontario in 1999. She moved to Caressant Care Nursing Home in Cobden in 2011. As her dementia progressed she dealt with every challenge with the same brave attitude. Although her memory had failed her, she would react to music and it would calm her. She loved to whistle, which was an ideal way to carry a tune when you can’t remember the words.
Funeral is Thursday to St. Edward’s Church, 34 Aylmer Rd, Bristol, Quebec for Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m. Spring Interment Village Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to Pontiac Community Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
