Obituary of Christiana M. Jespers

Peacefully, at Pinecrest Nursing Home, Plantagenet on Friday, October 21, 2022 at the age of 75.

Loving mother of Paul (Trisha), Marc (Melanie) and An (Vince).  Proud grandmother of Matthew, Maria, Christina, Natasha, Kassandre, Sarah and Hugo.  Beloved daughter of the late Frans Marien and the late Maria Jacobs. Dear sister of the late Ivonne Marien (Karel Kuypers), the late Karel Marien (Henriette De Koning), the late Jef Marien, the late Vic Marien (Elza Smolders), the late Alois Marien (Maria Aerts), the late Louisa Marien, the late Staf Marien (Annie Penasse), Josepha Marien (Frans Blockx), the late Roger Marien, Ivo Marien (Cris Verheyen), Angeline Marien (Jef Mertens), the late Marleen Marien (Martin Spoormans), Luc Marien (Noella Jansen), the late Marie-Therese Marien, Josephine Marien (Alda Vanaken), Linda Marien and Godelieve Marien (Michel Blockx).  She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephew and friends both in Canada and in Belgium.

After running a successful farm in Belgium, Christiana move to Canada with her young family in 1981 and built a successful dairy farm in Lefaivre, Ontario.  She was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and grandchildren and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as Moumou. She had a vivacious personality and always made people around her laugh. She made friends everywhere she went.  Retiring young, Christiana spent her golden years having an active social life in the Euro Club and playing cards with her many friends. She was a social butterfly her entire life.  She loved deeply and cared for all those that came into her life. She loved to shower her loved ones with smiles, devotion, and gifts.

A Celebration of Christiana’s Life will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations made to Hawkesbury and District General Hospital - ICU Department would be appreciated by the family.

Condolences/Donations/Tributes may be made online at www.glengarryfuneralhome.com