Hessels, Bert; of R.R. # 1 Alma passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2014 at home surrounded by the love of his family at the age of 47 after a courageous battle with T Cell Lymphoma. Cherished husband of Marg (Benjamins) Hessels For 23 years. Loving father of Melissa, Brad, Nicole and Sean all of Alma. Dear son of Bill and Pat Hessels of Alma. Brother of Rosie and Jake Landman of Alma, Terry and Pam Hessels of Alma, Mike and Ange Hessels of New South Wales, Australia and Steve and Tamara Hessels of Alma. Son-in-law of Simon and Lammy Benjamins of Drayton. Brother-in-law of Ed and Gina Benjamins of Moorefield, John and Audrey Benjamins of Hamilton, Dave Benjamins and his fiancé Daphne of Moorefield, Cathy Benjamins of Fenwick and special friend of the family Karin Vermeer of Fenwick. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by his niece Jolene Hessels. Pastor Daune Vanderlaan conducted the Funeral Service of Remembrance in the Drayton Christian Reformed Church on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Followed by interment in Drayton Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to Grand River Cancer Center or the Community Christian School, Drayton would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Heritage Funeral Home, Drayton.
