Sharon, Roland, Richard and families,

On behalf of David, Ykje and Jacob, I would like to extend our condolences on the loss of your mom. Our families were close through the 1960's and 1970's, and after that our Mom's remained very good friends. On the Dutch "birthday" calendar in my mom's dining room, your mom's birthday is written on June 10 and I know that they always visited each other on their birthdays. Our father's were also close as they attended the same university and faculty in the Netherlands. Although our families have drifted apart since then, there are some strong pleasant childhood memories for me and my siblings of visits to your home and camping trips with your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

John and Iris Piera

Very sorry to hear of your loss. Your parents and ours were the closest of friends for decades. In fact, my mom always put your mom's birthday ahead of mine on the party calendar, even though my birthday was the next day. In the shared name of Titia, they probably had secrets they didn't share with children. Everyone should be so lucky as to have a Dutch mom!

Deepest condolences.

Dear Roland, Richard, Sharon and family, although it has been ages ago, I still remember Tante Dine. She gives me a smile. She was so authentiek. I was very pleased to read that she loved to paint. To lose a mother must be very difficult: one will never be a child again.... I send you my deepest “meeleven”. And hope you all will find a way to cope with this loss. And still, she will always be there. Met hele lieve groetjes , evelyn ( bierman- Lucas )

My aunt Dine, who had a special place in my heart because we share the same name, has passed away. My sincere condolences to Roland, Richard and Sharon and all other relatives in Canada and in the Netherlands. My parents have visited Canada twice in their lives and had very good memories of their visits to aunt Dine and uncle Bert. In 1988 apparently they were there at the same time as Dine's sister To, because I found this nice photo of my mother (Dine's eldest sister, who passed away last year) and To and Dine.

with love, Dine Brinkman

With the passing of my aunt my mind is flowing through memories too numerous to list. Though one thing does come shining through. She had a way about her which was kind and loving even for those not directly her own. The world would be a better place with more like her. She will be missed.

Maarten Kruit