Obituary of Mathea Franssen

Peacefully at Watford Quality Care LTC, Watford on Monday May 12, 2025, Mathea Henrika Cristina Franssen, age 75.  Born in Durnin, The Netherlands in 1949 daughter of the late Antonia (VanMeirld) and William Koolen.  Beloved wife of late Albert Franssen (2008). 

Loving mother of Francine Franssen, Greg Fransen, Richard Franssen and Sarah Stephens.  Cherished grandmother of Cody, Kortney and Cameron and 3 great grandchildren.  Dear sister of Tony (Rita) Koolen, Gerry Koolen, Mary Mommersteeg, Ann Marie Leyton, Liz (Pete) VanDinther, John (Charlene) Koolen and Jim (Annie) Koolen.  Also remembered by sister-in-law Linda Koolen, brother-in-law Cory Mezenberg and many nieces and nephews. 

She is predeceased by brothers Harry and Dennis Koolen, sister Louisa Mezenberg,  and sisters-in-law Ivonne Koolen, Cathy Koolen, brothers-in-law Eddy Mommersteeg and Tony Leyton. 

Friends and relatives are invited to Blessed Sacrament Church for a funeral mass on Friday May 16, 2026 at 11 AM. 

Burial will follow in Maple Leaf Cemetery. 

Donations to Outreach for Hunger and Diabetes Canada would be appreciated.