MARY RYKHOFF, (August 17, 1924 ~ June 9, 2022)
With profound sadness and also deep gratitude for her life, we say goodbye to Mary Rykhoff (nee Vrouwe) our much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother who passed away after a long and blessed life . She was the very heart and soul of our family, our guiding light and inspiration, the bond that held the family together and made us all stronger given her presence and guidance.
Mary was born in Assendelft, Netherlands , immigrating to Canada in 1956. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas Rykhoff (d.1999), devoted mother and mother-in-law of Corrie Gicante ( Carmen), London; Nicholas Rykhoff ( Margie, Renee d.2014), Florida ; Cathy Reid (John), Ridgeville; Ellen Moodie (Fred), Dunnville; Marty Rykhoff (Heather), Etobicoke; Marian Tennant (Raymond), London.
Cherished grandmother of Michael (Sue), Philip (Stacey), Darren, Wesley (Joanna), Ryan (Lori), Jessica (Scott), Caroline, Valerie, Nicholas, Riley, Jacqueline, Erin and Megan. Loved great grandmother of Hunter, Connor, Maddison, Saxon, Kylie, Matteo, Rhys, Stella, Nico, Finn, Lucas , Gabrielle and Drew. Dear sister of Corrie Bennemeer , Dunnville, and Bart Vrouwe , the Netherlands. Sister-in-law of Cor Rykhoff (Wilma), Australia. Predeceased by 8 siblings in the Netherlands. Survived by nieces and nephews in Canada, the Netherlands and Australia.
Mary was never happier than when she was with family celebrating special occasions. She was passionate about gardening, completing 1000 piece puzzles, sewing and creating beautiful cross-stitch and crochet. She was blessed with many kind, caring neighbours, friends and caregivers. We are grateful for the compassionate care provided to Mom and thankful for all the wonderful support received through CCAC, St. Elizabeth’s, Meals on Wheels, Communion Ministers enabling her to remain in her condo until 2017. Thank you to the wonderful, dedicated staff at Edgewater Gardens who provided Mom “royal treatment” every day. Our family is profoundly touched by the love expressed by Edgewater staff.
Visitation at the J.W. Hart Funeral Home, 113 Lock Street East, Dunnville on June 14, 2022 from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Michael the Archangel Church at 11:30am. Please honour Mary in your own way. The family would appreciate donations to Edgewater Gardens in memory of Mary. Online condolences and photos jwhartfuneralhome.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of RYKHOFF Mary 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Dunnville, Province: Ontario