Mathilda (Tilly) Gerarda Theresia van Dyk-Linssen
Born Tegelen, The Netherlands 12 February 1929 and passed peacefully on 15 June 2025 in Blenheim.
Our beloved Mam, Oma, Great Oma. Beloved wife and soulmate of Piet for 67 Years. Cherished mother of Cecile, Marion, Louise, Yvonne, Peter, Joanna and Carl. Wonderful mother-in-law of Peter, Ken (dec), Will, Nerissa and Lester. Loved Oma of Nicolas and Catherine, Renee and Miles, Reuben and Sarah, Jesse and Mayuri, Hannah and Ken, Leon. Josie and Jack, and Dominic. Dear Great Oma of Victor, Francis, Valentine, Eli, Marlon, Celia, Elroy and baby “Bubble”. Loved daughter of Peter and Anna and sister of Mia and Herman, Riet and Cees, Anny and Hank, Pierre and Mia, and Els and Jan and Piet’s family and Tante to all her nieces and nephews in The Netherlands.
Thank you for the incredible blessing of Tilly. We entrust her into your care, knowing she is safe in
your arms, oh Lord.
Our heartfelt gratitude for the kindness and respect shown to Tilly and our family from all the compassionate caregivers and support people at Bethsaida who assisted in so many ways.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the St Vincent de Paul Society, www.svdp.org.nz/donate would be gratefully accepted or made be made at the service.
Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz.
If you knew Tilly, we would love you to join the family to celebrate her life at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road, Blenheim on Monday 23 June at 1.00pm followed by afternoon tea.
Tot ziens onze lieve moeder.
CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.
Service Details
St Mary’s Catholic Church
Maxwell Road
Blenheim
Monday 23 June 2025
1.00pm
From - Suzanne Norton
Thinking of you all at the loss of your strong faithful Mum Tilly.
You cared for her with loyalty & love. Sending a hug especially to Peter & Joanna . RIP Tilly with Piet.
From - Gerry Konings
I was born a few days before she left for New Zealand. Tilly took me to the small church to be baptised.
My mother missed her very much, being her most close sister.
Rest In Peace dear Tante Til.
From - Lisa Burnett
Thinking of you all at this time.
With sincere sympathy from Lisa Burnett, Bert and Toos Hendrikx and Paul Hendrikx.
A lot of happy memories from the olden days in New Zealand with Tilly and Piet for my parents Bert and Toos.
Take care and god bless.
Special hugs and love to Joanna.
💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐
From - G G Powell
I knew Mrs Van Dyk when I was young man, and enjoyed many good times with this family.
My sincere condolences to all the family
From - Paul Meijs
Hallo familie van Dijk nazaten van Piet en Tilly. Spijtig om te horen dat Tilly overleden is. Nu is samen met haar geliefde Piet. We hebben genoten van de jaarlijkse brieven met lieve woorden zo rond de kerst en naderhand de videoboodschappen . m
Mia de zus van Piet keek hier elk jaar naar uit en de brief en foto's bleven het hele jaar staan op de kast of onder de tv . Totdat er weer een nieuwe kwam. Gecondoleerd namens de nazaten Mia van Dijk. Jos, Ine en Paul en Ijn kinderen Susan en Rick.
