Ann Melenhorst . . .

    Passed away peacefully at the Dundas Manor Nursing Home in Winchester on Saturday, July 18th, 2026, Ann Melenhorst (nee Duteweerd), age 89.  Beloved wife of the late John Melenhorst for 65 years.  Loving mother of Jos Melenhorst (Francine) of Winchester, Henriett Pemberton (Basil) of Winchester, Mary Bongers (Ted) of Toyes Hill, Wilma Fawcett (Dwayne) of Winchester, Brian Melenhorst (Mary Jane) of Navan and Paul Melenhorst of Metcalfe.  Oma will be fondly remembered by 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her parents Wilhelmus and Hendrika Duteweerd (nee Van Leusen), her sisters Mien Bouwhuis, Dina Hogeman, Marietje Mensen, Riek Nyenhuis and her brothers Bernard, Wim, Herman and Tony.  She is also survived by many nieces & nephews.

Funeral Arrangements . . . 

        A Celebration of Ann’s life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Chesterville on Friday, July 24th from    1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 

        Donations to the Dundas Manor Nursing Home would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  If you are making your donation online or by cheque directly to the charity, please include the following note with your gift “please notify the family”. 

        Online condolences may be made at www.marsdenmclaughlin.com.