Joanne Saraha Zylstra Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joanne Saraha Zylstra (Eden, Ontario), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 3, 2025 at the age of 80. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joanne Saraha Zylstra to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Howard Bentley and Vera Bentley (Coventry); her husband Peter; her son Andy; her brothers, Harold and Donald; and her friend Judy Locker.
She is survived by: her sons, Gary Zylstra of Eden, Robert and Zylstra (Sharon) of Eden; her siblings, Darlene Bentley and Raymond Bentley; and her sisters-in-law, Jean Bentley and Margo Bentley. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 10th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Eden Baptist Cemetery (56897 Eden Line, Eden, ON N0J1H0).
Everyone who knew Joanne is invited to share favourite memories, photos, send personal condolences or contribute memorial donations to the "Children's Health Foundation" (London, ON) via Joanne's online tribute page at http://www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com or by contacting the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes- Burial and Cremation Services Inc., Tillsonburg (519) 842-4238, entrusted with all funeral arrangements, with confidence. The family has chosen to send donations to CHILDREN'S HEALTH FOUNDATION (LONDON HEALTH SCIENCES FOUNDATION) Donate Now (https://donate.mytributegift.org).