Friday, February 15, 2013

Marius "Max" Blom

In his 87th year, Marius (Max) Blom passed away peacefully in his sleep at Hospice Simcoe  after fighting his 10 year battle against cancer. Max is survived by his wife of 59 years Wilhelmina (Boot), sons John (Jennifer), Martin (Marilyn) and daughter Linda (Kathleen), grandchildren Allison, Joel, Victoria and Dylan and sisters in law Grietje and Catrien.  Predeceased by his parents Jan and Gerarda, and brothers Theo and Peter.  Max came to Canada from Holland with Wil and made Toronto their home. Eventually they bought their retirement dream property in Conn where they lived for 23 years.
There will be a celebration of life at the Bethel Bible Chapel, Main Street East in Shelburne on Saturday March 9 at 11:00 am.  Arrangements entrusted to the Doney Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Max's memory at Hospice Simcoe (www.hospicesimcoe.ca/donate).
Thank you to all the caring staff at CCAC and St. Elizabeths.  A big thank you to the staff and volunteers at Hospice Simcoe who helped our family through this tough time. The care and support that you gave to Max and Wil was outstanding.