Bert Kolkman Obituary
We announce the death of Bert Kolkman of Mount Brydges, Ontario, who passed away on October 24, 2026. Bert will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bert Kolkman to pay them a last tribute.
Bert will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Bert will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Bert’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: wife: Ann; children: Jim (Gina), Terry (Bonnie), Bernice (Tim) Ross, and Kevin (Julia); grandchildren: Kyle (Bri), Courtney (Adam), Shawna (Dylan), Jessica (Robbie), Jamie (AJ), Aaron (Shayna), and Pam; great-grandchildren: Addison, Trenton, Emerson, Nora, Brynlee, Evelyn, Theodora, Nolan, Deacon, and Halston; siblings: Stein Schoemaker, Bill (Cynthia) Kolkman, John (Bev) Kolkman, Joanne Chambers, and Henry Kolkman; parents: Teunis and Lena (Stegeman) Kolkman; siblings-in-law: Dave Croeze, Ron (Mary) Middel, Frances (Wayne) Kuntz, Janna Middel, Bernie Kolkman, Sandy Kolkman, Mary Croeze, and Leonard Kolkman; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 28th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Elliott-Madill Funeral Home (22424 Adelaide Rd, Mount Brydges, ON N0L 1W0). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 29th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Hope Community Christian Reformed Church (22638 Adelaide Rd, Mount Brydges, ON N0L1W0).
As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre or the Caring Cupboard, Mount Brydges.
