Albertus Johannes Lubbers of Palmerston, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 16, 2020 in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Rhonda (nee Maher) for 39 years. Loving and devoted father to his six children: David & Lisa Lubbers, Paul & Teresa Lubbers, Matthew & Emily Lubbers, Brooke & Scott Johnston, Blaine & Jason Radstake, and Breanne & Shayne Murray. Cherished grandfather to fifteen: Jasmine & Kyle, Johnathan & Kadie-Lynn, Kassandra, Kameron, Jesse, Jaimie, Caleigh, Curtis, Landon, Charlotte, Nora, Emma, Abigail, Peyton and Bentley, and dear great-grandfather to Dakota. Brother to Joan and Ken Hamilton, and Helen and Rick Behling. Predeceased by his parents Gerhardus and Antje (Luesink) Lubbers, parents-in-law Gord and Mabel Maher, sister Gerda Peters, brother Henky Lubbers, and by his nephews, Sheldon and Sean. A private family funeral service was held at the Hardy-Lee Funeral Home, Harriston, on Wednesday, February 19th, Pastor Phil DesJardine officiated. The public Celebration of Albert’s life will be held at Palmerston Evangelical Missionary Church on Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 1:00 until 4:00pm. Memorial donations to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation would be appreciated, and may made through the Hardy-Lee Funeral Home, Harriston. On-line condolences at www.hardyleefuneralhome.com
