ACKERMANN – Hendrik Rudolph, 93, of Port Mouton, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens Manor, Liverpool on Monday, October 31, 2016.
Born in Uniondale, South Africa, he was a son of the late Helgaard and Annamarie (Davis) Ackermann.
Hendrik was an apprentice bricklayer in 1941 when he volunteered for the Army and did three months training for the signal corps. While on leave, he was reported for having joined up while still an apprentice and was forced to leave the army.
A month later, Hendrik enlisted in the navy, and, this time, was not caught. He served with the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve (RNVR) South Africa Division during World War II. He saw action in the Mediterranean, the North Atlantic and off Madagascar while serving as a telegrapher. He was promoted to Petty Officer (Telegrapher) just as the war ended and never received his new uniform! Hendrik spent time in Africa and the U.K. working both as a bricklayer and a radio operator before immigrating to Canada in 1954. He was able to continue bricklaying in Ontario and Nova Scotia and returned to radio operating ending his career as Radio Officer with the Canadian Coast Guard Service at the age of 66. .
Hendrik is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years Daphne (Crocker); his sons Paul (Alba Barbieri) of Brampton, ON; Kurt (Naoko) of Sapporo, Japan; his grandchildren Sean and Leah of Sapporo, Japan and his brother Hercules “Johnny”.
Hendrik was predeceased by his sisters Betty, Nellie and Anna.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, NS. Visitation will be held Monday, November 14, 2016 from 10 until 11 a.m. with a Legion memorial service being held at 11:00 a.m. immediately followed by a funeral service all in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel. Reception to follow. A private family burial will take place at a later time. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Queens Manor wellness Studio Fund. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Barry and Bonnie Francis
Dear Daphne, So sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. God bless and comfort you in your time of sorry.
Terri Longmire
Daphne, Paul, and Kurt:
So sorry to hear of Harry’s passing. He always had a smile on his face. Condolences to you all at this sad time.
Brian & Pam Foley
Daphne, Paul & Kurt, we are so sorry to hear of Hendrik’s passing….we’re just a phone call away if there is anything you need. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John & Peggy Whynot
Dear Daphne & Family :
We are so sorry for your loss. We would like to express our sincere sympathy and to let you know we are thinking of you at this sad time.
Anne Cyros
Daphne, Paul and Kirk, we were sorry to hear of Hendrik’s death, and send our sincerest condolences. We have many memories of summers there and time spent with you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kreon and Anne Cyros
Helen& David Fox
What a lovely man he was. I’m sure your wonderful memories wii help you all get through this sad time.
viv Croft (Whynot)
Sorry for the loss of your dad Paul………..take care
Nancy Anthony
Dear Daphne: I am sorry that I will not be able to attend the service on Monday as I have an eye appointment in Halifax. My sincere sympathy to you and your family. Nancy
Clyde and David Whynot
Dear Daphne and family sorry to your loss we like to express our sincere Sympathy to you and your family and let you know we are thanking of you at this time sad time
Michael and Anne
So sorry for your loss. He was a lovely man.
Audrey McKinnon
Dear Daphne
My sincere condolences on the passing of your dear husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Boomie and Brenda
Dear Daphne and family
We were so sorry to hear about Hendrik’s passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Valerie and Donald Inness
Dear Daphne and Sons
Sorry to hear of your loss. Your photos showed a close and loving family from the start to the end. Our deepest condolence is sent to you at this very sad time.
Sincerely
Valerie and Donald
Carolyn & George Parnell
Sending our sincere sympathy to the family; our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Joyce Bolivar
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Carla (Oderkirk) Zwicker
Daphne, Paul and Kirk, so sad to hear of your loss, I always enjoyed talking to Hendrik. He had a very sweet manner and I know how much you will miss him, take care of yourself Daphne.
Karen Cook
Dear Daphne….Our thoughts and love are with you. The video is lovely. What wonderful memories you have of a life well-lived. Your wedding photos are beautiful.
Karen and Dave (Bookmobile)
Shelley Boens
So sorry for your loss Paul. Try and hang in there and treasure the memories.
Diane White
So sorry to hear this sad news Daphne. I always enjoyed seeing Hendrik at the Vet Clinic, that twinkle in his eye, wow ! Glad you had so many wonderful years together, Bless you both.
Diane White
Sally Fader
Daphne & family:
So sorry to hear of Hendrik’s passing. I really enjoyed your lovely video. My thoughts & prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
Phyllis Leaman
Daphne& family-my condolences at this sad time.
Sharon& Ronald Verge
Daphne & Family
Please accept our most sincere Sympathy
on the passing of Harry.
Jocelyne Klinckmann
Dear Daphne
To you and your family my most sincere condolences for the loss of your dear husband.
jocelyne
Shirley Shot
Daphne, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Blessings
Sherry Phillips and Randy Delisle
Daphne, Paul and Kurt, condolences on the loss of your husband and father. May the goddess bless you in your difficult time.
Jackie Flint
Daphne and boys my sincere condolences thinking of you at this time kindest regards Jackie Flint
Allan & Beth LaRocque
Daphne and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of Hendrik’s passing. He was a great man and had a sweet smile. Take care of each other. We are thinking of you.
Paul and Shirley Neals
Daphne and family, We add our condolences on Hendrik’s passing. He always seemed such a sweet gentle man and he will be missed greatly. God bless you all with comfort and wonderful memories to help over this most difficult time..
John Leefe
Daphne and family, we were very sorry to learn of Harry’s passing. The past few years have been very challenging. Knowing he is now at rest is some compensation.
John and Nancy
Silvana Barbieri
Dear Daphne, Paul and Kurt,
Our deepest condolences for your loss, and may you find strength and peace to get you through this difficult time.
Thinking of you all,
Glen and Silvana Anderson
Byron & Betty Whynacht
Daphne, Paul, Kurt and families: Please accept condolences from Betty and I on the passing of a dear husband and father whom we have come to know as a dear friend from the time he moved to Queens County many years ago. It was also a pleasure to be near him during his later years in Queens Manor.
Lorraine & Bob Quinn
Dear Daphne:
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear husband.
Lorraine & Bob
Cathy de Rome
Daphne,
It has been a long journey for your family and Hendrik is now at rest. Treasure all the wonderful memories you have gathered over the many years you were together. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Joan Henderson
Dear Daphne and family,
Thinking of you in your time of loss. Sending my condolences to you all.
Joan Henderson
Jean Strum
Dear Daphne and family:
Please accept my sincere condolences at this sad time. Whenever I saw Hendrik at the Manor he always had such a nice smile. I know how hard it is to say goodbye, but remember the good times and know that he is in a better place. Do take care of yourselves and each other. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Jean Strum
Lisa and David Magee and family and Darryl Conrad
Daphne, Paul, Kurt and your families, We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Watching the memorial video has brought back lots of fond memories. As you walk through this sad time pause to remember the great and happy times you have had together. God Bless you all and you have our thoughts and prayers always.
Willis & Corina Huphman
To Daphne, Paul, Kurt and families….so sorry for your loss…hold onto the memories and they will bring you comfort in the days a head…please except our condolences….GOD BLESS!!!
Marion Seamone
Daphne, thinking of you at this sad time . May your memories comfort you …..
judy quinn
So sorry for your lossDaphne and family i met him at Queens manor he will be missed by all that new him R I P.He was a very nice person
judy quinn
sorry for the spelling
Barbara MacDonald
So sorry to hear of Hendriks passing please accept our condolences
JeanSaulnier-Blades
Dear Daphne. so sorry to hear of Hendrick’s passing.. I always enjoyed seeing him at Queens Manor. So glad to have met him and you also..MY sincere condolence to you and your family.. .
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
So sorry to learn of Hendrick’s Passing. He was such a great gentleman.
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You and your Sons.
God Bless!
Brenda and Ira Huskins
We are sorry for your loss, but he is at rest now.
Debbie & David Noel
Daphne, Paul, Kurt…our thoughts & prayers are with you all. May all your cherished memories of Hendrik help you through this time of sorrow. God bless you all.
Barbara Brooks
Dear Daphne, Paul and Kirk:
I was so sorry to hear about Hendrik!s passing.
He was such a lovely person, we will miss him.
My condolences to you and your sons.
God Bless you all.
Barbara Brooks
Susan Lane
Our sincere condolences to Daphne and family. When I heard of Hendrik’s passing at the Remembrance Day service I was very saddened. Hendrik was our father’s patient roommate at Queens Manor for a little over 2 years. Hendrik always greeted us with a smile and kind words while his room was invaded with many visiting Lanes on many occasions. He will be very missed.
Elmer and Karen (Dyson) Freeman
Dear Daphne….we were so sorry to hear that Harry has moved on. I am sure that he will meet up w Dad and Mom on his journey and there will be some stories to tell. Our condolences to you and your family.
Brian Phillips
Daphne and Family,
Please accept my belated but sincere condolences on
Harry’s passing. I still have good memories of the days
in Hamilton.
Take care, Brian Phillips.
Paul & MaryLou Smith
Paul Kirk and Daphne
Sorry to learn of the passing of your dad I remember him always drive in the Land Rover and doing chimneys in the local area. Your dad was always very kind and had a lot of many talents.
Our deepest condolences and sympathy to your family. May your Dad start his next great adventure.
May the blessings be.