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Leny Langelaan

1930-2017

Leny  Langelaan

  Helena ‘Leny’ Theresa Agatha Langelaan (nee vanHeyningen), of Salisbury passed away unexpectedly in the Moncton Hospital surrounded by her family on February 4, 2017.

  Born June 23, 1930 in Monster, Netherlands, she was one of 13 children of P.W. and Helena vanHeyningen. She and Gerald (1928-2003), were married and came to Canada in 1954 where they bought a farm on the Old Fredericton Road near Salisbury. They developed it into a successful dairy farm, which continues as Langelaans Holsteins Ltd.

  Family was everything to Leny – she was so very proud of each and every member of her family (from her father, down to the most recent great-grandson).  She was a full-time mother, chauffeur, homemaker, gardener, cook, and partner in the farm.  In a time when it was not a given, Leny got her driver’s licence so that she could get her children to their extra-curricular activities.

  Leny was also active in St Jude's Parish where she loved to sing in the choir.  In her younger years she and Gerald enjoyed ballroom dancing, listening to music, traveling, and just spending time with their family. Since Gerald’s passing, Leny enjoyed cards with good friends and family, walking with her friends, Monday Morning Merry-Makers, Rosary Prayer Group, and swimming with her Aquacize friends.

  She is survived by two daughters, Marlene Strang (Fred) of Fredericton, Margaret Leger (Joel) of Dartmouth; four sons, Robert of Vancouver, John (Patti) of Riverview, Paul (Rhonda) of Salisbury, Fred of Salisbury; eight grandchildren; four great-grand children; her sister Ria (Piet) Persoon, of the Netherlands, and brother Wil vanHeyningen of Thailand, and numerous nieces and nephews. Leny was predeceased by her loving husband of 49 years, Gerald, eight brothers (Netherlands and England), and three sisters (Netherlands and England).

  The family will receive relatives, friends and neighbours at the Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Salisbury Road (372-4800) on Wednesday, February 8, 6 to 9 p.m. Prayers & Memories Celebration will also be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 8, at 8:30 p.m. The funeral will take place at St. Jude's Church, Salisbury on Thursday, February 9 at 11 a.m. followed by a reception in the church hall.  Interment at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery will take place at a later date. The family would like to thank the staff of the Moncton Hospital ER and the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and would appreciate memorials to the Friends of the Moncton Hospital or charity of choice in lieu of flowers.

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Service Date
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Service Time
11 am
Service Location
St. Jude's Roman Catholic Church

Visitation
February 8, 2017
Visitation Time
6 - 9 pm
Visitation Location
Salisbury Funeral Home

Burial Location
Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery, Leaman Hill

Requested Charity
Friends of The Moncton Hospital or Charity of choice