Dora Anna Maria Braam
1928-2022
Dora Annamarie Braam, 94, of Hillsborough passed away peacefully on March 20th, 2022 at the Moncton Hospital with her family by her side.
Dora was born in Arnhem, Holland on February 17th, 1928 the
daughter of the late Hank and Anna (Leyser) Reuling.
Dora moved to Canada from Holland in 1953 with her husband
Hank and they started their farming business. Dora
was a farmer's wife who was not afraid to get her hands
dirty. She took on a substantial role at the farm and
stepped in whenever needed. She made sure all her
family and farm hands were looked after and definitely fed
everyone well, you never left her table hungry.
She always had a pot of tea on the stove and was ready when
company stopped in for a chat. She loved the time
she spent outdoors in the garden. She enjoyed
knitting, crocheting and embroidering, she enjoyed
all crafts and made everything with love. Dora and her
husband, Hank became valuable members of their community in
Hillsborough. She started the Brownies group in
the area, volunteered at the local Library, and belonged to
the Mary Crips Chapter I.O.D.E. , was a life
member of the Hillsborough Women's Institute. Dora would walk
the streets of Hillsborough and enjoyed meeting up with
friends and checking on her neighbours as she walked by, she did
this for over 40 years. She had strong faith and
was a dedicated member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic
Church.
Dora's family was her priority in life, she was a devoted
wife, mother and grandmother first and foremost. She was an
inspirational woman who has left a legacy of love, hard work and
determination for her family.
"Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and let light
perpetual shine upon her. May she rest in
peace."
She will be deeply missed by her daughters, Annamarie
Sutherland (Cyril) of Lower Coverdale and Marilyn Flewelling (Gerry)
of Quispamsis; son, Harry Braam of Hillsborough; by her treasured
grandchildren, Courtenay Austin (James), Hillary Williams (David),
Andrew Flewelling and Michael Braam (Rachel); precious great
grandchildren, Nathan, Emily, Henry, Ben and Issac; sisters Annie
(Andre) of Holland and Alida of Australia ; and 2 brothers, Arnold and
Joe (Anneke) both of Holland. She will also be missed by
several nieces and nephews and by all her extended family, Church
family and by her community.
Besides her parents she was predeceased by her beloved
husband Hank; cherished grandson Nicholas Braam; sisters, Teresa,
Margo, Dinie, Ria, Emmie and Ellis; brothers, Hank and
Garret. She was also predeceased by several members of the
Braam family.
She will be resting at the Albert County Funeral Home with
visitation on Wednesday evening from 7-9pm with Parish
Prayers and a time of sharing memories starting at 8:30pm.
The Funeral Mass will be held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman
Catholic Church in Riverview on Thursday, March 24th, 2022 at
11:00am. Interment will be in the Holy Ghost Cemetery,
Hopewell Hill, NB, at a later date.
For those who wish donations to the charity of the donor's
choice in Dora's memory would be greatly appreciated by the
family.
Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral
Home, 4130 route 114, Hopewell Cape, NB, E4H-3K2
734-2780
Service Date
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Service Time
11:00am
Service Location
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Visitation
Wednesday evening, March 23rd, 2022
Visitation Time
7-9pm
Visitation Location
Albert County Funeral Home
Burial Location
Holy Ghost Cemetery, Hopewell Hill, NB
Requested Charity
Charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated.