Obituary of Antonia Schenkels

The passing of Antonia (Spanjers) Schenkels of Montague, PEI, wife of late Frank Schenkels occurred on Monday, January 28, 2019 at Gillis Lodge, PEI. Born on December 4, 1928 in Escharen, Holland, she was the daughter of the late Franciscus and Maria (Fransen) Spanjers. Antonia is survived by her children, Frank (Melissa) of Manitoba, Henry (Debbie) of Nova Scotia, Joe (Valerie) of Boiestown, NB and Mary (Arnold) of Prince Edward Island; 13 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sister, Josephine Bleumink; sisters-in-law, Annie Spanjers of Holland, Leen Spanjers of Holland, Dora Spanjers of USA; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Elizabeth Spanjers, Annie (John) Schepens; brothers Antoon, Martin, William (twin brother), John (Ann), Matthew (Hannah) and Pete Spanjers; brother-in-law, Arnold Bleumink. Visitation will take place at St. Joachim’s Roman Catholic Church, Boiestown, NB on Friday, February 1, 2019 from 1-3 pm. A Funeral Mass will take place at St. Joachim’s Roman Catholic Church on Friday, February 1, 2019 at 3 pm. Interment will be in St. Joachim's Cemetery at later date. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer Society, National Service Dogs or the charity of the donor’s choice.