Ann’s Obituary
ARENDZ, (nee Antje Flokstra), Ann ~ a long-time resident of Middleton, Nova Scotia, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Soldier’s Memorial Hospital. Born June 25, 1929, in Leewarden, the Netherlands, Ann’s formative years were spent in Holland during the Great Depression and Second World War. While studying social work she met her husband Jan (John) Arendz, the two were married in 1957, immigrated to Canada in 1958, and shortly after settled in Middleton to raise a family.
Ann’s family was her life. She spent countless hours sitting by the side of the pool and driving to music lessons, she sewed clothing, knitted mittens and scarves, and baked her famous Dutch desserts including the best zandtaartjes cookies. At the Zwicker’s Lake cottage, she always had a good laugh over a game of cards and loved to swim (to the 3rd rock, an accomplishment she maintained until she was 88). In addition to her family, Ann was proud to contribute to Middleton’s Centennial year celebrations in 1967, was actively involved in the Middleton Regional High School Band’s Parent Association and played piano for Jenny Verfaillie’s ballet school in Greenwood.
The family wishes to thank all of the Doctors, nurses and support staff of Soldier’s Memorial Hospital, Middleton, NS, and Dr. Paul McLean (family doctor) for their kindness during her final days. Loving wife of Dr. John Arendz, DVM; mother of Rita Arendz, CD (Fred Haire), Barrie, ON and Jacqueline Lewis (Perri), Victoria Vale, NS; grandmother of Jonathan Lewis, FO (Danielle), Iqaluit, NU and Dr. Stefanie Lewis, DO (Naunie), Lisbon, ME, USA; and great grandmother of Brynne and Brock Lewis.
In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A family service will take place at a later date. In honour of her memory, donations may be made to Soldier’s Memorial Hospital, Middleton, NS, or the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, toll free 1-855-825-3448. Online guest book may be signed by visiting www.middletonfuneralhome.com
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ann nee Antje Flokstra Arendz June 25 1929 April 21 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Middleton, Province: Nova Scotia