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This page is about the ancestors of the Meulemeester and Allemeersch family namely my grandparents. It is here for enjoyment purpose only; however it is also my hopes that anyone knowing the family would contact me with any addition information, photographs, history or background. You can reach me at 519-842-9554 or by email at fredsphotograph@rogers.com
My name is Freddy Henri Meulemeester; my wife's name is Jane Wojciechowski.
I was born in Torhout West Flanders, Belgium June 24, 1949.
We were married in 1971.
We have two boys, Jason and Stephen Meulemeester.
I have two brothers Lionel Meulemeester, born Dec 14, 1950, Torhout West Flanders Belgium and Patrick Meulemeester, also born in Torhout in 1955.
Our parents were Lucien Meulemeester and Simonne Allemeersch. They were married July 24, 1948. My father was born August 13, 1926, Torhout West Flanders, Belgium, died November 29, 2000, in his 75th year. My mother was born August 24, 1929, Aartrijke West Flanders, Belgium, died January 26, 2005, in her 77th year.
My dad's siblings are, Albert, Joe, Andy, Georgette and Annie.
The parent's of my father Lucien Meulemeester were:
Henri Meulemeester, born in Torhout West Flanders, Belgium May 24, 1902.
Zulma Maria Noe, born in Rudervoorde, Belgium May 9, 1909.
My grandparents immigrated to Canada in1951 with their children Albert, Joe, Andy, Georgette and Annie except for my father Lucien who was already married.
The parent's of my grandfather Henri Meulemeester were:
Joseph Meulemeester and Mathilde Dulster, born Jun. 05 1870 in Aartrijke.
The parent's on my grandmother Zulma Noe were:
Felix Noe & Eliza Vandenheede.
However this is the only information I have on my great-grandparents.
The parent's of my mother Simonne Allemeersch were:
Cyrille Allemeersch, born in Aartrijke February 3, 1903, died December 13 1986 and;
Urbanie Pitteman, born in Aartrijke West Flanders Belgium in June 6, 1911, died February 9, 1938 in her 27th year.
My grandparents had 5 children Simonne, Raymonda, Prosper, Godelieve and Maurice.
My Great-grandparents and my Mom's grandparents (Simonne Allemeersch) were:
Alfons Pitteman, born in Aartrijke October 18, 1881, died July 30 1970.
Idonie Verkain, born in Eernegem May 21, 1884, died May 22 1855.
Their Children were Maurits, Alice, Urbanie and Gentiel
Here is a link to the
Belgium paper with the article about my visit to Belgium...
Then on July 3rd, 1971 a new Meulemeester family started when Jane Wojciechowski and Fred Meulemeester were married, but that was not the beginning of that story. It all started when Stanley and Lidia Wojciechowski had a little girl by the name of Jadwiga (Jane) back in Poland and Lucien and Simonne Meulemeester had a boy by the name of Freddy (Fred) Back in Belgium.
Then in April 1966 Jane came to Canada and Fred came in March of the same year. Now to make a short story long, about 4 years later Jane and I started dating and on a warm sunny day in July of 1971 we were married.
Then almost 6 years later, on a cold blistery night January 13, 1977 our first boy Jason was born in the Tillsonburg Hospital about 1:00 in the morning. It took another 3 years before our second son Stephen was born on warm spring day of April 15, 1980.
Here is a photograph or our family 27 years later, and I'm sure you will agree with me that we have a couple of fine looking boys, I know their wife's sure agree with me.
And now a photograph of our daughter-in-law, Carrie Whittier, married to Stephen, On July 24th 1999. We are very proud of our new daughter, one that we never had of our own. Carrie has come to be one of the family and happy to have her.
And of course a photograph of Carrie and Stephen taken on October 30, 1998 one of many that we used for their engagement announcement and signature mat for their wedding night. I must say that they were a fun couple to photograph.
Well here we are, July 24th their wedding day. And by the way, that was the same day as my parents anniversary. My parents were married 51 years when Stephen and Carrie got married. They are now living in Brantford Ontario and are expecting their first baby in May of 2005.
Well just over 3 years have passed and here we go again, we find another daughter in our family by the name of Marcie. Now we have a two daughter in our family. Here is a picture of Jason and Marcie for their engagement pictures.
And so on August 2nd. 2002 another wedding took place. Don't they make a lovely couple?
The wedding took place at the Elm Hurst Inn, in Ingersoll Ontario on a very beautiful but bright sunny day.
At this time I must also thank Ted Vanderkooi who made Marcie feel like a princess when he brought out his horse and carriage.
Click Here to see some of Ted Vanderkooi's magnificent Registered Friesian horses.
And now we have a further addition to the family, no it is not a grandchild yet, but the most adorable puppy. Emma came in the family just now and you can't help but to love her as she is full of energy and affection. So we better include a picture of Emma.
Well it is now the end of 2004 and soon Jane and I will be grand parent. And not ones but twice this coming year as Jason and Marcie are expecting their first child in February of 2005 and Stephen and Carrie in May of 2005. Stay toned for some further pictures real soon.
Finally we are Grandparents!
On February 10th right on her due date one of the most beautiful little girls was born to Jason and Marcie Meulemeester. Chloe Elizabeth Meulemeester was born on February 10th., 2005 at 6:13 am, weighting in at 7lbs 1 oz.
Here are her first pictures taken about 3 in the afternoon on Feb 10th, just a few hours old, All I can say "What a beautiful Baby".
On May 12th., 2005 we have grandson, and I must say we have a most handsome boy born to Stephen and Carrie Meulemeester. Clark Thomas Meulemeester was born on May 12th at 2:15 am, weighting in at 8lbs 9 oz.
Here are his first pictures taken about 3 in the afternoon on May 12th, just a few hours old, and ones again All I can say "What a beautiful Baby".
Well almost three years past and Clark now has a little sister, born February 19, 2008 at 11:58 AM., weighting in at 8 lbs. 13 oz an 21 inches long… Her name is Norah Ivy Meulemeester, born to Stephen and Carrie Meulemeester… and so the family of Meulemeester's keep on growing… Another beautiful baby, with a head full of hair and longs to keep the parents awake all night long, lol.
Here are some photographs taken of Norah and Clark when Norah was just a few days old… More to come of course…
Posted by the proud grandparents Jane and Fred Meulemeester.
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