Jonkman: William “Bill”,
Peacefully at Headwaters Health Care Centre Orangeville, on March 21, 2022. Bill Jonkman in his 79th year, beloved husband of Christena Jonkman (nee: Kenny). Loving father of Suzanne, Carolyn (Richard Morgan), William, and Lynda (Edward Lammle). Dearly loved grandfather of Grace, Sean, Matthew (Kristin), Aidan, William, Faith, David, Kiernan, Cooper, Kolby, and Avery. Sadly missed by his siblings Frank Jonkman (Carla), and Anne Millard (Don). Forever in the hearts of all his extended family and friends.
The Family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham 905-936-3477, on Friday April 1, 2022 from 5-9pm. Memorial Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday April 2, 2022 at 1pm at St. James Church Colgan. Interment to follow in St. James Cemetery Colgan.
For those who wish, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
Service
Visitation
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham, ON, L0G1W0
Friday April 1, 2022
5 - 9pm
Mass of Christian Burial
St. James Church Colgan
2118 Adjala Tecumseth Townline, Colgan
Saturday April 2, 20221pm
Claire & Andrew Morris says
So sorry and shocked to hear of Bill’s passing. Our sympathies and thoughts are with you Christina and your family. I’ll always remember the day I locked myself out of the house (with my baby at the time) and Bill kindly welcomed me in and helped me. Thinking of you all.
Joan Kwiatkowski says
Christena & Family:
I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. It was a shock when Terry told me today. I feel bad about not going to the Mass at St. James. Bill was a very friendly and outgoing person, he will certainly be missed. Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family. May God help you through this very trying time, God bless you all.
MaryLou and Paul Maher says
Dear Suzanne and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. Thinking of you, and keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
MaryLou and Paul Maher
JOAN JONKHOUT says
Our deepest sympathies to all. Simcerely Jack and Joan Jonkhout and family.
diane says
We are thinking of you all. Bill made up so many of my happy childhood memories. I think of you both often. Sending love and strength to you all. ❤
-Diane
Richard & Joan Canning says
Dear Christine and family
We send our sincere condolences to you and family on the passing of your beloved husband, father, grandfather (Bill).He will be greatly missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Sincerely Richard & Joan (Canning)
Raymond Guillemette says
Dear Christena, Suzanne, Carolyn, Bill and Linda
My sincere condolences to you Christena and family.
Wow! what a man. What a great loving family.
You see Bill and I did so many project together for this great couple near Erin, Ontario.
In 2003 at St Mary’s church Bill ask if I could help him for a few weeks at the estate. Well the few weeks lasted 9 years. We became good friends and work so well together. During that time we join the Young at Heart singers in Erin, sometime practising our songs on way to the estate for that weekly Monday morning practise. I have so many fond memories spending time at family events and celebrations.
My heart goes out to you Christena and your whole family.
Rest in peace my good friend.
Dave and Carol Appleton says
Dear Christena and Family,
Dave and I send our deepest condolences and are so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing.
It was a deep privilege getting to know Bill and Christena through our time spent with the Upper Canada Chordsmen. He brought such joy to every rehearsal, show and gathering. His ever present smile and twinkling eyes let you know that lots fun was in the house!
Laughter and a song went hand in hand with the Jonkmans at The Lunch Bunch Table . Thank you for all of these many treasured memories.
God bless all of you as you move through this difficult time.
Helen Kenny says
So very sorry to hear about Bill’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Christina and all the family at this difficult time. We have such fond memories attending the family reunions. He was a wonderful kind person.
God Bless,
Helen, David, Arden and Caitlin Kenny.
PAUL WARD. says
I MET BILL AT SCOTTS IN 2012 AND WORKED WITH HIM UNTIL HE RETIRED. IT WAS MY PLEASURE TO WORK WITH HIM. AT THE END OF A HARD DAY I LOOKED FORWARD TO BEING BACK FOR THE NEXT DAY TO WORK WITH BILL. HE WAS DEFINATELY A PEOPLE PERSON. LIFE IS A SERIES OF APPOINTSMENTS, DAILY, WEEKLY, MONTHLY, YEARLY ETC. WE TRY HARD TO GET TO ALL THESE VARIOUS APPOINTMENTS WITH EXCEPTION OF OUR LAST APPOINTMENT THE ONE WE DON’T WANT TO REACH. WE DON’T KNOW WHEN WHERE OR HOW BUT WE DON’T WANT TO BE AT THAT FINAL APPOINTMENT, BUT WE DON’T HAVE A CHOICE. I THINK IT IS TRUE THAT BILL MET HIS LAST APPOINTMENT AWAY TOO SOON. HE HAD ALOT MORE LIFE TO LIVE AND WE ALL WILL MISS HIM. ..GOD BLESS
Georges Beaudoin says
My deepest sympathy for your loss
John & Isabel Ireland says
Dear Christena & family: We send our Sincere Sympathy & prayers at this very sad time. Everyone who knew Bill appreciated his great zest for life & friendships. We know he enjoyed Bid Euchre, and his Barbershop affiliation.
Sincerely, John & Isabel Ireland & family.
Betty Lou and Hank Vanderpost says
Dear Christena and family: Our sincere and deepest sympathy to the entire family. Bill was a cherished friend, always had a big smile on his face, and willing to give a helping hand at any time. We will miss the many bid euchre card games we had together. Cherish all the great memories. Rest In Peace, Bill
Sandi Ksenych-Ing says
Ron and I were very sorry to hear about your family’s loss. Please accept our deep and warmest sympathy.
Sandi Ksenych-Ing and Ron Dankowich
K Saunders says
Suzanne and family
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. My deepest condolences.
Karen Saunders and family
Santina Dagher says
Sending you all our deepest condolences. May Bill Rest In Peace as his spirit lives on in all your beautiful memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. xo Santina, Johnny, Sophia, Anthony Dagher.
Ailene Mabee says
So very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. We come to know you too when we joined the euchre club. He loved his card games. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all Cherish the good times. Ailene Mabee and Cyril Hamilton
Joanne Dungey says
Sorry to hear of Bills passing . Suzanne and Family shocked when heard about Bill condolences to you and your family! Our thoughts are with you and your family in a difficult time ! A lot of memories !!
Sincerely
Joanne Dungey (Coleman)
Bob Candy says
My condolences to the Jonkman family. We played baseball & hockey together for years. He leaves a great amount of wonderful memories to me, he will be missed. A true gentleman and friend. R.I.P. Bill.
Bob & Loretta Candy
Mike and Anne Sledz says
Our deepest condolences to the Jonkman family. We always enjoyed chatting with Bill, greatly appreciating his great sense of humour and friendly personality.
Rest In Peace Bill
Bev and Calvin Steeves says
Sorry to the Jonkman family. Bill was a great guy he will be missed by everyone who knew him or played ball with him in the Tottenham Oldtimers League. My husband had the honour of being on a team with him. RIP Bill
Helen & John Hanrahan says
• Our sincerest condolences to you Christena and your family.
We will always cherish the memories we shared with Bill.
With deepest sympathy Helen & John Hanrahan
Carol Warren says
to the Jonkman Family
I worked many years for your dentist Mike……we always enjoyed visits from the family, Bill always had fun and interesting things to say
My sincere condolences
Carol Warren
Bill & Sandy Clark says
To The Jonkman Family, Sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Please accept our deepest condolences. I enjoyed many years of playing slow pitch with Bill in Tottenham. He was always a fine gentleman. I remember fondly the trips to many Wood shows. It was a fun time for the “three Bills”. He will be missed but never forgotten. Bill & Sandy Clark
Mary Wiley says
Our deepest sympathies to the Jonkman family . May your Wonderful Memories help you through this very sad time.
Lisa,, Tyler and Isla Hekman and Mary Wiley
Our very Deepest Sympathy to the Jonkman family. May your Wonderful Memories help you through this difficult time
Mary Wiley says
Our deepest sympathies to the Jonkman family . May your Wonderful Memories help you through this very sad time.
Lisa,, Tyler and Isla Hekman and Mary Wiley
Ed & Charlotte Carney says
Very sorry to hear about Bill. He was a friendly soul and we always enjoyed our chats with Bill and Christine after mass. Our condolences to Christine and the Jonkman family.
Bob and Evy Vienneau says
Bob and Evy Vienneau wishing you our sincere condolences for your loss. Just as so many will attest Bill was a multi talented man with a heart of gold. I had many years of ball and hockey with Bill and he will certainly be missed.
Joyce and Harvey Kolodny says
To Christina and the Jonkman Family,
We were very sad to hear of Bill Jonkman’s passing. Our sympathies to you Christina and to our good neighbour Bill Jonkman Jr. and your children whose company we have appreciated for many years now. May his memory be blessing for you always.
tom and lena raterman says
Bill was one of those individuals who made our community a better place to be. He shared his many interests and talents and made those who knew him into friends. Even with all his accomplishments he had a sense of humility that made him easy to be with and a great companion. We are all less for his passing and extend our condolences to his family for the loss of a wonderful man.
Paul Obermeyer says
Christina, so sad to hear of Bill’s passing, Our family condolences to one and all, Bill was a wonderful man, I worked with Bill for a while, I live on the mono adjala tnl, so Bill used to pick me up and we would commute together to Erin, what a great drive, Bill was so easy to talk to and very knowledgeable, I learned a lot from Bill and of course he grew the most beautiful daylilies.
Enjoyed meeting him on the road as he would always stop and we would chat about so many things. Will miss not seeing him out in his garden or driving by our place and stopping for a while just to say hello. he will always be remembered and missed.
Paul and Rosalie Obermeyer and family
Ron & Monika Buxton says
To the Jonkman Family,
Please accept Monika’s and my deepest sympathies for your terrible loss of Bill. I had the privilege of knowing him when we played ball in the Tottenham Oldtimers Slo-Pitch League. He truly was a very fine fellow and will be sorely missed by his many friends.
RIP
Ria Bouwmeester says
Geecondoleerd Familie jonkman
Ron & Monika Buxton says
To the Jonkman Family,
Please accept Monika’s and my deepest condolences for your terrible loss. I had the privilege of knowing Bill when we played ball in the Tottenham Oldtimers Slo-Pitch, he was indeed a very fine fellow and will be sorely missed by his many friends. Rest In Peace.
Ken and Jean Meher says
Dear Christens. You are in our thoughts and prayers,our deepest sympathy at this most difficult time , Ken and Jean Meher
Al/Kathy Halliday says
Bill & Christena have been our friends for over 40 years and had great times together . We will miss his smile/jokes & friendship . Bill was a great tradesman & his memory will be with us forever. Great travels friend on your next journey.Love Al/Kathy
Brian Boston says
My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Paulette Crawley says
Dear Chris and family: I only met Bill a few times but to me he was an exceptional man who always had time for others. I cannot know how you feel because from the outside looking in, one can never understand and for you, from the inside looking out, one can never explain. I am sorry that I will not be present at the visitation but please be assured that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Paulette xo
Ken, Teresa & Jeremy Huntley says
Dear Christena and Family,
We are sad to hear of Bill’s passing. We are blessed to have known him and his kind heart. We shared the joy of song with him throughout our years together as members of the High County Harmonizers and the Upper Canada Chordsmen. Thank you for allowing us to spend those many times of practices, sing-outs and fellowship with him. We will always be grateful for these memories.
Frank Kinsella says
I was so sorry to hear about Bill’s passing. I would like to send my condolences to the family and friends of Bill. You will be in my prayers. God bless.
Donal Blacklaws says
My sincerest condolences to Bill’s family / families.
God bless all.
Donal Blacklaws
Margaret and John Roth and family says
This is such sad news. John and I came to know Bill and Christina many years ago when we moved here. Bill was a talented carpenter and craftsman and gave us the legacy of a beautiful home filled with many creative elements which he designed and made himself. His skills were many and they spilled over to the outside in your beautiful gardens. He enjoyed watching things grow and the flowers and gardens were always evolving and beautiful. Most of all he was so proud of his family and Christina was always the love of his life. They stood by each other and were a team through thick and thin. He will always be treasured and remembered by his family and friends for the kind man that he was. We extend our sympathy and sorrow to all who are part of your lives at this very sad time.
Jodie Guillemette says
Dear Mrs. Jonkman, Suzanne, Carolyn, Bill and Lynda,
I was so saddened to hear of Bill’s passing so quickly. I always liked your dad; he always would say a little teasing joke to me when I saw him at church or elsewhere. My Dad and your Dad became very good friends over the years through singing in the choir at St. Mary’s in Achill and working together at the Erin house. He introduced dad to the Young at Heart singers in Erin which dad is so very much involved with to this day and they both always had side projects or maintenance jobs around the house – often helping each other out. Both, hands on kind of guys with a passion for singing! Please accept my sincerest sympathies for your loss. May your faith, encourage, guide and hold you during this difficult time. Much Love and Hugs, Jodie Guillemette, Tom and family
Susan & Bob Zacharuk says
Christine and family,
We were very saddened on hearing of Bill’s passing. He was such a wonderful, kind hearted person and will be missed. Sending you prayers and our condolences.
KAY POZNIAK says
Dear Christena and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you begin a new journey.
Bill was such a hard working, talented man. He always had a smile on his face, and a twinkle in his eye as he waited to let his humour shine through. His stint at St. Andrew, in the shop class, was the best ever experience for the students and real treat for the staff.
You worked side by side to raise four amazing children, and created a home and property that is second to none.
RIP Bill.
God Bless.
Eilísh and Bill Boston says
Dear Christina and Family: We are so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. We have good memories of times spent with him, singing in St. Mary’s Choir, your family and ours playing baseball at Adjala school diamonds, making maple syrup, playing euchre with the Townline/Concession 2 group, the camping trips and the Blue Jays games. We sure had a lot of fun. Bill is now at rest . May he Rest In Peace.
al johnson says
Christena –so shocked to hear of bill’s passing–it seems like only a short time ago we celebrated a special anniversary with you folks–bill & I played slow pitch & hockey together-always enjoyed his company -pat & I offer our sincere condolences—bill will be very much missed–thought we might drop in from time to time but with covid going on we thought it might not be a good time
Michael Janisse says
I could have never asked for a better friend. I admired Bill for his building, gardening and all outdoor skills. He had a great sense of humour and was always fun to be with. I will miss having him as my bid euchre partner. My late wife, Diane, and I along with Christena and Bill made two cruises to the Caribbean. The cruises that I will never forget.
Christena, you were such a gift to Bill as you cared for him living out you marriage vows to the end. He loved you so much. My heart goes out to you and your children, grandchildren and whole family as you grieve and learn to live without Bill beside you on earth. Bill’s spirit is alive in Heaven and will be with us forever.
Rest in Peace my good friend.