It is with great sadness that Lennie's sudden and unexpected passing is announced. Lennie is survived by her Husband Winston, 2 Sons, 4 Brothers, 3 Grandchildren, as well as her extended family in Canada, USA, Holland and South Africa.
Lennie was born in war torn Holland at the end of WWII. Lennie's parents, she, and her brothers moved to South Africa in 1947 to be closer to her uncles. In 1950, Lennie and her family immigrated to Canada. Lennie attended public school in Port Credit, Ontario. Growing up, her favorite summer activities were swimming and competitive paddling with the Mississauga Canoe Club. Lennie graduated from the Kitchener Waterloo Hospital School of Nursing in 1966, earning her RN designation.
Lennie married Winston Kerr in 1966. She worked in a number of hospitals(Scarborough, Ottawa and Edmonton) as she and Winston explored new opportunities. In Medicine Hat, Alberta Lennie began working in the home care field. She then became a Home Care Manager for the SE Alberta Health Unit with sub-offices in Brooks and Bow Island. While in Medicine Hat, Lennie obtained both a BN degree and an Administrative Studies degree from Athabasca University.
Lennie & Winston retired in 1996, moving to Vancouver Island. They made many friends in Parksville & Qualicum. Lennie was diagnosed with progressive MS in 2002. Lennie & Winston moved to Marlborough House in Coquitlam in 2012. Heart problems resulted in Lennie getting a pacemaker in 2013. Determined to keep her mobility, Lennie was very active with walking and water exercises. Lennie made friends where ever she went. She will be missed.
A service for Lennie will be held on April 13, 2019 at 1:00pm at St.John's Apostle Anglican Church, 2208 St. John's Street, Port Moody, BC
In lieu of flowers, donations in Lennie's memory made to the MS Society of Canada. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on 2019-04-13 at St. John the Apostle Anglican Church, 2208 Saint Johns Street, Port Moody, BC, Canada. A reception will be held at 2:00 PM on 2019-04-13 at Lower Hall - St John the Apostle Anglican Church, 2208 Saint Johns Street, Port Moody, BC, Canada. View Tribute Book.
December 2nd, 2022
Deepest sympathies from our family to yours. Thinking of you all (Winston, Sean, Cathy, Calvin, Greg, Lynnanne) as you go through this difficult farewell.
December 2nd, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of Lennie's passing. She was a delightful patient and we will miss her sense of humour and "Telling it like it is". Our sincere condolences to Winston, family and her many friends.
dDndR
December 2nd, 2022
Lennie - your strength & determination were amazing. You will always be in our hearts.
December 2nd, 2022
Lennie - Thank you for being in our Life and our Friend - Your friendship was a blessing and we will miss you so.
December 2nd, 2022
I will remember Lennie for her friendly personality and even more so for her determination - she was loved by all here in Marlborough House and she will be dearly missed - God Bless
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