ANKJE "ANN" (de VRIES) GROENVELD

November 20, 2025

Ankje “Ann” (de Vries) Groenveld of Ripley, died peacefully, with her family by her side, at Trillium Court Seniors’ Community, Kincardine, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the age of 93. Sadly missed by her children, Art (Debbie) Groenveld of Grimsby, Gord Groenveld of Mitchell, Andrew Groenveld of Lucknow, and Anita (Gary) Rutledge of Kincardine. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one on the way. Predeceased by her husband and partner in life, Andries "Andy" Groenveld (2023); and her son, Stewart Groenveld (2014). Ann married her sweetheart, Andy, Feb. 23, 1955. March 11, 1955, they departed from Rotterdam, Holland, and came to Canada, arriving with only $10 and a couple of suitcases. They worked hard on various farms until they could rent, and eventually buy, a farm, first in Brussels and then in Kincardine. One of their biggest farming highlights was on a Sunday afternoon when one of the cows had triplets, which was very rare. After a few moves within the area, they made their home at Rosewood RVilla Retirement Living, Ripley. Andy and Ann enjoyed 17 winters in Florida with friends, where they enjoyed lots of euchre and shuffleboard. The funeral will be held Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at 2 p.m. at the MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home, Ripley, with visitation one hour prior. Interment, Ripley Cemetery. Donations to the Kincardine Food Bank are appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Condolences on-line at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com.