Obituary of Patricia Ann Leeuwestein

Peacefully with family by her side at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, August 12, 2024. Patricia Ann (Pfander) Leeuwestein of Dorchester in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Hans for 56 years. Dear mother of Cheryl Schmehl (Matt) of Cambridge and predeceased by a daughter Elizabeth Ann (Beth) Leeuwestein (1987). Loving oma of Logan and Tyler. Sister of Ken Pfander (Kathryn) of Belleville and Ron Pfander (the late Jackie) of Katrine. Survived by brothers in law Arie Leeuwestein (Miriam) of Woodstock and Ben Leeuwestein (Ila Watson) of Sault Ste. Marie. Fondly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Norman and Ethel Pfander, sister Barbara Pfander and by brother-in-law Henk Leeuwestein (the late Marjorie). The Leeuwestein family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Victoria Hospital and Dr. Sardar Ahmad of Dorchester for all their ongoing care and support. Friends will be received at the Bieman Funeral Home, 3970 Hamilton Road, Dorchester (Monday - 3 hours prior to service - 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.) where the memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Interment of cremated remains Dorchester Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre, c/o London Health Sciences Foundation, 747 Baseline Road E., London, ON N6C 2R6 www.lhsf.ca or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.biemanfuneralhome.com