After an incredibly fulfilling life, Hendrica Zomers (nee Ketelaars) has passed away at 102 years old. She was born in Erp, Holland to parents Antonius and Johanna (nee Van Zutphen) Ketelaars. In 1952 she married Harry Zomers, the love of her life and immigrated to Canada. They spent a wonderful 62 years together farming and raising their family which continues to grow.
She was predeceased by Harry in 2014. Left to mourn her passing are Johanna Zomers, Mary Foden, daughter-in-law Carolyn (the late Tony Zomers), Bert Zomers (the late Donna), Henriette (the late Donald Donohue), Martin Zomers (Barb), and Christine (Jason LeNeveu).
Left to remember Oma and her love of tether ball, her homemade bread, beef soup and her tin of Dutch windmill cookies are 13 grandchildren and their spouses who will miss her terribly. Her grandson Matti Service has been waiting for her in heaven since 1992. Twenty-nine great grandchildren will also miss “old Oma” as they were so fortunate to have had her attend their celebrations and love them the way she did.
Hendrica will also be missed by her surviving sisters Adriana Van de Ven of London, Ontario and Mien Verkuijlen, Rini Van den Hurk and Diny Zomers of Holland and extended Ketelaars and Zomers family in the Netherlands and Canada.
She was lovingly cared for since 2007 by the staff of Fairfields in Eganville and Dr. Michael Petrini.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Zohr Family Funeral Home, Eganville. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2026 from 2:00pm-4:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm. Visitation will continue on Monday, October 5, 2026 from 9:30am-10:30am, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11:00am at St. James the Less Catholic Church, Eganville. Burial at St. James Cemetery. In memory of Hendrica, donations to Fairfields Senior Living or CHEO will be gratefully accepted. Tributes, condolences and donations may be made online at www.zohrfuneralhome.com
