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The Silent Grief of Riet (78) After 4 Miscarriages and a Deceased Son

Summary by Omroep Brabant
When Riet's husband Sjaan dies of prostate cancer in April 2025, she has a funeral card made for him. Many people then notice a small cross next to the name 'Sebastiaan' at the bottom of the card. Until that moment, few people knew that Riet (78), in addition to her sons Jan and Corné, had had another son. He lived for only one week. More than forty years later, Riet still often thinks back to her son who died far too young and the miscarriages …
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When Riet's husband Sjaan dies of prostate cancer in April 2025, she has a funeral card made for him. Many people then notice a small cross next to the name 'Sebastiaan' at the bottom of the card. Until that moment, few people knew that Riet (78), in addition to her sons Jan and Corné, had had another son. He lived for only one week. More than forty years later, Riet still often thinks back to her son who died far too young and the miscarriages …

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Omroep Brabant broke the news in on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
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