Antoinette  Vermeulen  (néé Garvie) was a honourable person, who passed before her time on 4 March,  at the young age of 48.   Born  in  Parow, Cape Town, she attended Tygerberg High School.  As  one of 6 children, sister to two brothers and 3 sisters, she knew the meaning of family. She  was  a  loving  mother  to  her  2 children, Tiaan (18) and Anelle (14),  and  the  rock of the Vermeulen family. She dedicated her life to the clients and staff of the South African Post Office with pride and joy. With her creative nature at heart, she felt most at home near the sea, in Gansbaai – a town that she had called home since the age of 21.  After moving back to Cape Town 12 years ago, she cared for her parents with whom she had lived.

Despite  her  numerous  hardships,  she  never  made  her problems known and was always, selflessly, willing to help others.  We  will remember her as a doting mother, sister, aunt, daughter and friend.

She will forever be in our hearts.

Mary-Anne Grimbly (sister)

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