January 1, 1949 - November 30, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Martin Joseph Swinkels, on Saturday Nov. 30, 2024 at the age of 75. He died peacefully at home.
He was born Jan.1 1949 in the Netherlands and he was just two years old when his family moved to Canada. Son of the late Martinus and Johanna Swinkels.
He leaves behind his beloved wife Janice Swinkels, daughters Sarah (Chad), Carrie, Cindy, Lynn and family, and his son Steve Swinkels (Michelle). Martin is survived by his sister Nellie Cahill, brother Gary (Jennifer) Swinkels, sister-in-law Anne Swinkels (Mike), and his deceased brother Henry Swinkels. He will be missed by his loving grandchildren Jackson, Jason, Connor, Mitchell, Johanna, Makayla and Nikki, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
Martin was passionate about buying and selling antiques his entire life.
An informal gathering of friends and family will be held at Rutherford Cremation & Funeral Services, 804 Ontario St., Stratford, 519-271-5062, on Saturday, Dec.14, 2024 from 1:00 - 3:30 pm. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (www.cancer.ca) or Diabetes Canada (www.diabetes.ca), directly or through the funeral home.
