VAN DYK-LINSSEN: Mathilda (Tilly) Gerarda Theresia

Born Tegelen, The Netherlands 12 February 1929 and passed peacefully on 15 June 2025 in Blenheim.

Our beloved Mam, Oma, Great Oma. Beloved wife and soulmate of Piet for 67 Years. Cherished mother of Cecile, Marion, Louise, Yvonne, Peter, Joanna and Carl. Wonderful mother-in-law of Peter, Ken (dec), Will, Nerissa and Lester.  Loved Oma of Nicolas and Catherine, Renee and Miles, Reuben and Sarah, Jesse and Mayuri, Hannah and Ken, Leon. Josie and Jack, and Dominic. Dear Great Oma of Victor, Francis, Valentine, Eli, Marlon, Celia, Elroy and baby “Bubble”. Loved daughter of Peter and Anna and sister of Mia and Herman, Riet and Cees, Anny and Hank, Pierre and Mia, and Els and Jan and Piet’s family and Tante to all her nieces and nephews in The Netherlands.

Thank you for the incredible blessing of Tilly. We entrust her into your care, knowing she is safe in your arms, oh Lord.

Our heartfelt gratitude for the kindness and respect shown to Tilly and our family from all the compassionate caregivers and support people at Bethsaida who assisted in so many ways.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the St Vincent de Paul Society, www.svdp.org.nz/donate would be gratefully accepted or made be made at the service. Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz.

If you knew Tilly, we would love you to join the family to celebrate her life at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road, Blenheim on Monday 23 June at 1.00pm followed by afternoon tea.

Tot ziens onze lieve moeder.

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CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES  BLENHEIM  F.D.A.N.Z.  Tel 03 5782004  www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz