Obituary for
Anne Catherine van Troost (Andriessen)
van Troost, Anne Catherine (nee Andriessen)
October 19, 1931 – December 2, 2018
Passed away peacefully at the age of 87, surrounded by her loving family, now reunited in heaven with her loving husband Aloisius van Troost (1999). Devoted mother of Audrey van Troost, Linda Cullen (Gerry), MaryAnn Purdon (David), John van Troost (Adele) and Emelie Milloy (Patrick). Cherished grandma of Elizabeth Michaud (Alain), Sean Milloy (Mahsa), Andrew Milloy (Lisa), Joseph van Troost, Anthony van Troost, Katlyn Purdon, Christopher Purdon, Meaghan Hammond (Christopher), Kathleen Clark (Daniel), and great-grandma to Jack and Henry Michaud. Anne was predeceased by her parents Emelie and Petrus Andriessen and all of her brothers and sisters. Survived by her nephew Franc Andriessen (Marian) of Canada and many nieces and nephews in The Netherlands, who will fondly remember her. In addition to being a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Anne was an active member of the Catholic Women’s League of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Stoney Creek for 62 years, where she served as President for several years. She also knitted hundreds of blankets for Birthright, teaching others how to knit, and collecting blankets for those in need. Throughout her lifetime, Anne supported multiple charities and had a great love of children and animals. Thank you to the staff of the Meadows Long Term Care Home for all their care and compassion shown to Anne and her family. Visitation at SMITH’S FUNERAL HOME, 454 Highway #8 (east of Millen Road) STONEY CREEK (905-664-4222) on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers at 4:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, 934 Highway #8, Stoney Creek on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Mountview Gardens Cemetery, Stoney Creek. If desired, memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Society or to the St. Francis Xavier Church Renovation Fund would be sincerely appreciated by the family.
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– Martin Luther King, Mom’s life inspiration.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Anne Catherine
van Troost Andriessen 1931 2018.
Décès pour la Ville: , Province: Ontario
