Paulina “Paula” Koolen (née van Bommel)
March 25, 2025
Paulina “Paula” Koolen (née van Bommel) passed away on March 25, 2025 in her 86th year. Beloved wife to Ted (2020). Cherished moeder to Geri, John and Ron (Heather). Loved Oma to Christie, Brent and Megan. Great-Oma to Ronan, Niall, Jayda, Leo and Miles. Dear sister to Wim van Bommel (1993), wife Truus (1999), John van Bommel (2011), wife Annie, Louie van Bommel (1993), wife Annie, Toon van Bommel (2023), wife Toos (2020), Karel van Bommel (2017), wife Jaantje, Frank van Bommel (2001), Maria Boogaart (2017), husband John, Joe van Bommel (2024), wife Joey (2022), Martin van Bommel wife Antonia, Wilma Goertz, husband Joe (2009), Anthony van Bommel (1929), Pieter van Bommel (1942). She is fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Paula was born and raised in Milheeze, Netherlands and moved to Canada in the 1960s where she met the love of her life, Ted. Her passions were family, cooking, gardening and crafts. She loved family fiercely and made it a point to keep in contact with everyone. Any Sunday night could find 15 to 20 people for dinner. She made the BEST mashed potatoes and meatball soup. Playing cards was a staple in the Koolen household, if you didn’t know how to play, no problem, you’d be an expert by the end of the night. Unfortunately, dementia crept into her life over the past couple of years, so donations to the Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners are appreciated.
Visitation will be held at Northview Funeral Chapel, 1490 Highbury Avenue North, London on Friday, March 28, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be held at St. Michael’s Parish, 511 Cheapside Street, London on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. with the interment to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery, London.
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A donation has been made to Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners. Message from the donator: We are sorry for your loss and send our deepest condolences to the Koolen family.
I was so sorry to read about Paula’s passing. Paula and Ted were neighbours for several years. I remember many summer evenings sitting on the front porch watching the world pass by, enjoying her marvellous rice pudding, and reaping the benefits of the fabulous backyard garden. She will definitely be missed by you all.
We would like to send our condolences to you and your family on the loss of your loved one. We are thinking of you at this time. Trudy Goertz and fmaily
Services for Paulina “Paula” Koolen (née van Bommel)
Visitation will be held at:
Northview Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
1490 Highbury Avenue North,
London, Ontario
March 28, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Funeral Mass will be held at:
St. Michael's Parish
511 Cheapside Street
London, Ontario
March 29, 2025 11:00 am
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Geri, John, Ron and families, Oh how the years have flown by! So many fun memories of our visits to Aunt Paula and Uncle Ted’s and spending time with all of you. Sending our heartfelt condolences to you on the loss of your mom. Treasure your memories. Hugs to all.❤️
~ John and Anne V