Obituary Overview
In loving memory…
Maria (Ria) Loeffen (van Kraaij) passed away on December 18, 2018 at Joseph Brant Hospital after many years of illness.
Loving wife of the late Johannes, mother to Tanya, mother-in-law to Danny, grandmother to Alex and aunt to many.
Ria was a strong, independent and brave woman. She met Johannes on his visit back home to the Netherlands. In just two weeks they were engaged and she followed him back to Canada, where they made a wonderful life together. An instant and forever love.
Ria loved taking care of her family. She had a real talent for cooking, baking, and all sorts of hand crafts like knitting.
She was very proud of her family, especially daughter Tanya and grandson Alex. She loved her nieces and nephews and often spoke of their accomplishments.
She will be missed by many.
As per Ria’s wishes cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be announced in the spring.
Thank you to all the doctor’s that took such good care of Ria throughout the years.
Thank you to Joseph Brant Hospital for their support and kindness in her final hours.
In lieu of flowers, and in Ria’s memory consider making a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Maria Loeffen 2018..
Source: Dodsworth & Brown Funeral Home – Burlington Chapel
Death notice for the town of: Burlington, Province: Ontario