BRANDSMA, Jan – It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jan at the Hastings Manor L.T.C.F. on Thursday, July 30th, 2015 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of the late Ruby Brandsma (nee Wood). Loving father to Catherine of Scarborough and Christopher (Donna Jones) of Perth. Remembered by his sisters Riekje Brandsma, Greetje Brandsma, Caty Post (Jan), Anneke Elzinga (Wilco) and by brother Bein Brandsma (late Yupke). He will be missed by his grandson Thomas Brandsma (Cassandra St. James) of Wellington. A Celebration of Jan’s life will be held at the Christ Church Anglican on Monday, August 3rd, 2015 at 2:00p.m. If desired, donations to the Hastings Manor Foundation or the Michael J. Fox Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family. For online condolences, please visit www.rushnellfamilyservices.com