Marcel ‘Jan’ Janssen

A dearly loved husband, father, grandfather & great-grandfather (Gigi), who died on June 4, 2013.
When times are quiet And thoughts of you come to mind We each can dream A warm and special memory Of you that is ours alone.
– Sleep softly Dad.
– Missed with love by your family in Abbotsford, Markham ON and Dover MA.Obituary

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