Astrid Maria Jose Vandermeer Obituary (1937 - 2023)

Astrid Maria Jose (Veltman) Vandermeer, 85, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2023, at Lowell General Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Harry W.A. Vandermeer with whom she shared 56 years of marriage until his passing in 2014. She was born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on September 3, 1937, and was a daughter of the late Jacob and Theresa (Logister) Veltman. She was raised in Amsterdam and immigrated to the United States in 1961. She worked for many years as a lab technician in the healthcare industry. Astrid was a devoted communicant of St. Mary Parish, Chelmsford for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed embroidery and reading. She was an animal lover who cared for many pets over the years. Most of all, she cherished the time spent with family and friends here and abroad in Amsterdam. Astrid leaves her brother, Boudewijn Veltman and his wife Rita Hoeksema of Amsterdam. In addition to her husband, she is predeceased by her siblings, Peter Veltman, Albert Veltman, and Ursula Fouwels Veltman. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 11 am at St. Mary Parish, 25 North Rd., Chelmsford. KINDLY GATHER AT THE CHURCH. Visiting hours have been omitted and interment will be held privately. Memorial donations may be made in her name to Kitty Angels at kittyangels.org. Service Details Mass of Christian Burial When June 22, 2023 11:00am Location St. Mary Parish Address 25 North Road Chelmsford, 01824