In Memory of

Margareth

Beintema

Obituary for Margareth Beintema

Margareth “Marg” Beintema (nee Foekens) of Blenheim passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Born in Chatham, in 1954, daughter of the late Adriaan and Maria Foekens (nee Luijendijk). Married to the love of her life, Louis Beintema, for 47 years. Loving mother of Charlie Beintema, Elizabeth Dean, Anna-Marie Clark (Michael), and Barbara Hammond (Adam). Proud Oma of Jeremy Dean, Chelsea Dean (Jake), Emily Dean, Wesley Dean, Hayden Clark, Christian Hammond, Zethan Clark, Tegan Hammond, Brenna Beintema, Mason Clark, Logan Hammond and Avalyn Clark. Sister of Jane Rivard (Paul), Irene Vanderveer, Walter Foekens (Audrey), Murray Foekens (Barb) and Sylvia Weilhouwer (Hank). Marg will also be fondly remembered by relatives in the Netherlands, and by many friends and family who will miss her dearly. Predeceased by brothers Jack Adrian Foekens (1957), Marinus Foekens (2005), brother-in-law Tim Vanderveer (2005), brother-in-law John Beintema (2005) and sister Ina Beintema (2020). Marg was a long time member of Eben-Ezer Canadian Reformed Church . She actively served both her church and her community with a smile on her face, and a song in her heart. She loved gardening, campfires and sewing. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in Marg’s name are encouraged to please consider Chatham-Kent Community Living , and Anchor Association (Anchor Home). All are welcome to attend a visitation Saturday October 16, 2021 from 5 – 9 at Eben-Ezer Canadian Reformed Church (483 McNaughton Ave E). A funeral will be held Monday October 18, 2021 at 1 pm in the church. Burial to follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery.