At Meadow Park Nursing Home, Chatham, on Friday May 2nd, 2014, Mrs. Joanne Nefs of Chatham in her 97th year.  Cherished daughter of the late Johanas and Elizabeth Suijkerbuiyk.  Beloved wife of the late Thomas.  Loving mother of John Nefs of Windsor, and Elizabeth (Elsie) Long of Chatham.  She will be lovingly be remembered by her grandchildren Randy Nefs, Christopher Nefs (Joanne), Shane Long and Bradley Long, and her great grandson Emit.  Dear sister of Corey Nuijten of the Netherlands.  Lovingly remembered by her extensive family in the Netherlands.  She is predeceased by eight siblings.  Interment Sacred Heart, Mount Bridges at a later date.  A special thank you to Meadow Park Nursing Home and their staff for their wonderful compassionate care.  Arrangements entrusted to the Alexander & Houle Funeral Home, 245 Wellington West, Chatham, 519-352-2710.  Friends planning an expression of remembrance are asked to consider the Canadian Cancer Society.