Peacefully at Saint Marys Memorial Hospital on Saturday, July 9 2005 with her family at her side. Linda A.M. (Gatecliffe) van Arkel age 55 yrs. of Elizabeth Street, Saint Marys. Beloved wife of Evert van Arkel. Loving mother of Peter van Arkel and David van Arkel both of Stratford. Proud grandmother of Chloe, Daniel and Madison. Dear sister of Bill and Phyllis Gatecliffe of Saint Thomas. Dear sister-in-law of Ina Cook of Englehart, Neeltje (Nettie) van Arkel of Stratford, Reine and Joyce van Arkel of Saint Marys. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Richard (Dick) and Myrl Gatecliffe, brothers Orval, Wilfred and James. Resting at the L.A. Ball Funeral Chapel, 7 Water St. N., Saint Marys on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at 2: 00 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Richard Bott officiating. Interment will follow in Saint Marys Cemetery. In her memory donations to Lung Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
