BRANDSMA: Peacefully, in the presence of Her Lord and Saviour, with family by her side, at Huron Hospice, Bender House, Clinton, on Tuesday, October 08, 2024, Anne (Maathuis) Brandsma of Grand Bend, age 85. Loved mother of Melissa Brandsma and her husband Wayne Ellis of Cambridge, Paul Brandsma and his partner Catherine Bell of Guelph, Vanya Mathews of Kitchener and the late Yolanda Brandsma (2014). Loved Nana of Kaleb Da Costa and Arya Da Costa. Dear sister of John and Margot Maathuis and Karen and Rick St. John. Predeceased by her brothers Mike and Charles Maathuis and the father of her children Allen W. Brandsma (2016). At Anne request cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service followed by a Celebration of Life will be held at the Grand Cove Estates Clubhouse, 70592 Pebble Beach Pkwy, Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 1 – 3 pm. Pastor Frank Struth officiating. Private family interment Pinery Cemetery Columbarium. If desired, memorial donations to Blessings in Zurich or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood entrusted with arrangements.
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Paula Acteson
My deepest condolences to Anne’s family. I only had the pleasure of meeting her a handful of times through her daughter Melissa, but always found her to be a delightful woman. I was so very sorry to hear of her passing.
My thoughts are with the family at this sad time.
Paula Acteson
Jan Booth
Sincerest sympathy to Ann’s family and friends. Being one of her friends, I will miss her dearly. We talked anywhere from 1 to 3 times a week any time day or night. We got together every 6 or 7 weeks when I visited Grand Cove for a few days. Six of us, including Ann, would get together for a meal or go out for supper. We celebrated birthdays, shared lots of laughter and great conversations. All will miss her at our get togethers, but we will always remember her with great fondness. We went to different events in and outside of Grand Cove. Ann was a member of our Red Hat Ladies and enjoyed our outings and parties of celebrations held in the Grand Cove clubhouse. We went to darts, cards, dominoes, meetings and parties held at the Grand Cove clubhouse. Ann enjoyed other activities and events there as well. We use to take a chair and blanket to the beach and watch the 4th of July fireworks with other friends. Rest in peace dear friend. Thanks for all the wonderful memories ❤️ Jan