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Obituary of Andrew Jacob Kusters
Kusters, Andrew "Andy"
Passed away peacefully at the Smiths Falls Hospital, following a lengthy illness on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the age of 91. Beloved husband and best friend of Catherine (nee Kusters). Loving father of Mary Lou (Jim) Lewis, Ron (Cathy) and Wally (Karen) Kusters and the late Edward and Paul Kusters. Proud grandfather of Tara and Adam Lewis, Ryan, Rachel, Stephanie and Andrew Kusters. Andy will be sadly missed by his brothers Gus, Alfonse, George, Marcel, Theo and Anton, as well as his sisters, Maria Lawrysen, Catherine Theeuwes and Gusta Oomen. Andy is also predeceased by his brother Sean Kusters and sisters, Joanne Kusters and Anna Oomen. He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Andrew immigrated to Canada from Holland with a keen entrepreneurial mind. He and Catherine owned Rideau Grocery, Rideau Meats, and Rideau Appliances, and worked diligently within the Smiths Falls community to develop and maintain many friendships and trust with those who frequented these businesses. Andy was also actively involved in the Smiths Falls Curling Club and Golf Club, where he enjoyed so much of his spare time. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Monday, February 15, 2016 from 1 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales Church, Smiths Falls. Interment will follow at Blessed Sacrament Cemetery, Lombardy. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis de Sales Church Building Maintenance Fund, or to the Smiths Falls Community Hospital Foundation.