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GRIMMINCK: Elizabeth “Betsy” (Damen) of Lucan

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On October 2, 2021 @ 4:55 PM In Lucan,Obituary | 68 Comments

GRIMMINCK: Elizabeth “Betsy” (Damen) of Lucan

Peacefully at home, with her family by her side, on Friday, October 1, 2021 of Lucan, at the age of 79. Beloved wife of Hubert “Toby” Grimminck, together for over 60 years. Cherished mother of Frances Lalonde and John  Blakemore, Jennifer and Dan Soulard, Monica and Marius Vandenberg, Thomas and Anna-Marie Grimminck, and Angela and Paul Roach. Proud grandma of Christine, Patrick, Jillian, Maria, Joseph, David, Gregory, Simon, Benjamin, Christopher, Tina, Lucas, Eric, Michaela, Grace, Hanna, Nate, and Toby and great-grandma of Ivy, Zachary, Aubrey, and one on the way. Betsy was a dear sister and sister-in-law of many and a much loved aunt to several nieces and nephews.

Keeping with Betsy’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family funeral mass will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan (519-227-4211).

Donations to London Area Right to Life Association would be appreciated by the family.


Condolences for the family of “GRIMMINCK: Elizabeth “Betsy” (Damen) of Lucan”

Condolence from Rosemary Thoonen Dubowchik on October 2nd, 2021 6:02 PM

Uncle Toby, Jennifer, Monica, Tom, and Angela, thinking of all of you and your families and remembering Aunt Betsy’s laugh. She’ll be missed by so many! My deepest condolences.

Condolence from John and Theresa Goris on October 2nd, 2021 6:51 PM

Toby and family, John and I are saddened to hear the sad news. We have many fond memories of the years growing up on Hwy 23 spending quality time as cousins. We know she will be missed by her large extended family and friends. Our prayers and thoughts are with all her family,

Condolence from Carol Damen on October 2nd, 2021 7:57 PM

Dear Toby, Frances,Jennifer,Monica, Tom and Angela,
I am so saddened to learn of Betsy’s passing. She was a beautiful soul and always made me feel like I was part of the Damen family. Her smile was infectious as was her welcoming nature.
Please know that although I am out of province, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest condolences to all.
Our pet name for Betsy was Queen Bee . She will always be that to me.
Much love,
Carol

Condolence from Karen & Bob Willmott on October 2nd, 2021 8:31 PM

We are so sorry to hear about Betsy.
Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss.
May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.

Condolence from Megan St. Amour on October 2nd, 2021 9:18 PM

Thinking of the whole family right now and sending you so much love and support. Grandma was a lovely lady and I’m so happy I got a chance to meet her. Love you all.

Condolence from Deanne/Paul Garven on October 2nd, 2021 11:51 PM

Jennifer and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your mother. May she Rest In Peace.

Condolence from Mathilda and Steve Flear on October 3rd, 2021 6:18 AM

Monica, Marius and family,
Steve and I are sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, mother-in-law, grandma.
Outrage thoughts and prayers are with you!

Condolence from Cindy VanGorp on October 3rd, 2021 7:34 AM

So very sorry to hear about the passing of Betsy. My God hold you all tightly as you walk through these difficult days.
Jeff and Cindy VanGorp

Condolence from Bob and Marie Sockett on October 3rd, 2021 7:56 AM

So sorry to hear of Betsys passing keeping you our prayers

Condolence from Joanna Giesen and Family on October 3rd, 2021 8:08 AM

Toby and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. Betsy was a lady always with a smile. She will surely be missed by many family and friends.

Condolence from Roy & MJ van Kasteren on October 3rd, 2021 8:36 AM

Dear Toby & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Betsy, she was a lovely caring mother, grandmother and wife with a genuine smile. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and keep her memories alive.

Condolence from Roy & MJ van Kasteren on October 3rd, 2021 8:37 AM

Dear Toby & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Betsy, she was a lovely caring mother, grandmother and wife with a genuine smile. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and keep her memories alive. RIP

Condolence from Diane Elston on October 3rd, 2021 9:27 AM

Toby and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss of Betsy. She was so kind and welcoming to me when I first moved back to this area and came back to St Patrick’s church.
May your good memories bring your family comfort!
Diane Martens Elston

Condolence from Annette Martens on October 3rd, 2021 9:31 AM

Monica, Marius & family & Toby; our sincerest condolences to you on the passing of your mother, grandmother and wife. She was an amazing lady, kind and generous and we can see that those qualities live on in her children and grandchildren. Our prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Annette & Tim Martens

Condolence from Cindy Schkawritka on October 3rd, 2021 9:45 AM

My condolences to you and your family. You are in my prayers.
Peace be with you.

Condolence from Carole Damen on October 3rd, 2021 10:47 AM

Sending prayers that you feel Gods loving arms bringing you all comfort and peace knowing she is in his care. Your memories of her Mothers love will keep her close in your heart. Toby keeping you in my prayers .

Carole Damen and family

Condolence from Ray & Sue Heffernan on October 3rd, 2021 11:06 AM

Our Thoughts & Prayers to the Grimminck Families on the Loss of Betsy,
Ray & Sue Heffernan

Condolence from Maria Tremeer (Greg, Emily, Laura and Julia) on October 3rd, 2021 11:06 AM

Uncle Toby, Frances, Jennifer, Monica, Tom and Angela and your families, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I have so many fond memories of Tante Betsy. May we all find strength and comfort in those memories and in God’s love for us.
Love, Maria

Condolence from Jo-Anne Botsford on October 3rd, 2021 11:12 AM

My deepest condolences to all of your family Jenn ! Keeping you and your loving Mom in my prayers

Condolence from Mark and Mary -Anne Studenny on October 3rd, 2021 11:14 AM

Toby and family: It is with heartfelt sadness that we had heard of Betsy’s passing . She will be remembered for her genuine kindness and warmth. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless you all and give you comfort and peace.

Condolence from Cyrille & Anne Hartman on October 3rd, 2021 11:27 AM

Sincere condolences to the Grimminck Family in the loss of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

Cyrille & Anne Hartman

Condolence from Gwen Dykeman on October 3rd, 2021 11:39 AM

So sorry to hear of Betsy’s passing. I knew her in recent years from VON exercises in Lucan. She always had a big smile. As we were walking at the beginning of the class we often chatted before we got down to working and listening to the instructor. I know from those chats that she was a devoted mother and grandmother.

Condolence from Bonnie Manders on October 3rd, 2021 12:36 PM

Sorry to hear about Betsy’s death. Sincere Sympathy to Toby and your entire family.

Condolence from Rob &Sherri on October 3rd, 2021 1:41 PM

Sending you all love and strength at this time. ❤

Condolence from Angela Pellerin on October 3rd, 2021 1:44 PM

So sorry to hear of Betsy’s passing. Have such fond memories of working with her at CWL events. May she Rest In Peace.

Condolence from Sheilanne Lindsay on October 3rd, 2021 3:49 PM

Dear Angela and family,
So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you. I fondly remember her laugh and smile.

Condolence from Fr. Bob Remark on October 3rd, 2021 4:45 PM

Toby and family, please accept my deepest sympathies in the loss of Betsy. May she Rest In Peace! May the Lord bring consolation and peace to this wonderful family.

Condolence from Donna Sandy on October 3rd, 2021 5:48 PM

My heartfelt sympathy for you all. I haven’t known Betsy for very long but I will always remember her bright smile and warm heart. She was a lovely friend.

Condolence from Bert Damen on October 3rd, 2021 6:58 PM

My sincere condolences and prayers to Toby and family. She will be missed at St. Patrick’s and our Parish functions.

Condolence from Bernadette Mercer on October 3rd, 2021 6:59 PM

Dear Toby and family: Our sincere condolences to all of you in the loss of your dear Betsy. I always felt her sincere kindness in our conversations when we ‘bumped’ into each other. Our thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time. May the precious moments and fond memories comfort you all during this difficult time and days to follow. Blessings to you all, Bernadette (Clymans) and Art Mercer

Condolence from JoAnne Teske on October 3rd, 2021 7:10 PM

To the Grimminck family.

We are so sorry to hear that dear Betsy had passed away. I remember her from my childhood as a loving “big sister” in the Damen family. And she carried on that cherished role as a loving wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and friend. She will be missed by many.
Our deepest condolences to all of you.
JoAnne & Steve Teske and Family.

Condolence from Deb and Rob Andrews on October 3rd, 2021 8:41 PM

Hubert (Toby) and extended family

Betsy was a lovely person, with a friendly smile and a passion to help others.
She will be deeply missed by so many family, friends and parishioners.
We wish your family peace and comfort as you grieve. Reach out to your family and friends for love and support.

 Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss.

Deb and Rob Andrews

Condolence from David and Kimberley Grimminck on October 3rd, 2021 8:58 PM

Uncle Toby, Jennifer, Monica, Tom, Angela and families. Thinking of all of you and remembering Aunt Betsy’s wonderful ways. She’ll be missed by so many! Our deepest condolences.

Condolence from Marsha Miles on October 4th, 2021 8:47 AM

To the Grimminck Family; We were saddened to hear of Betsy’s passing. Very fond childhood memories of her, Toby and family in Hyde Park. I remember her cutting my hair many times. She was a sweet, sweet person. May God bless.

Lloyd and Marsha Miles (Graham)

Condolence from Maria(Giesen)Boileau on October 4th, 2021 9:03 AM

Uncle Toby and family

Our deepest sympathies to you all. We have the greatest memories of much laughter and teasing around the supper table. May Aunt Betsy pave the way for you Uncle Toby as you are going to need all the help you can get 😉😁

Maria(Giesen)Boileau and family

Condolence from Mary Hendriksen on October 4th, 2021 10:34 AM

To Toby and family, my sincere condolences on the passing of Betsy. I remember her as someone with a warm smile and a ready laugh.
Mary Hendriksen

Condolence from Randall Underhill on October 4th, 2021 10:43 AM

Toby and family.
So sorry for your loss.
My condolences to you and your family.

Randy Underhill

Condolence from Lucan Drug Mart on October 4th, 2021 11:00 AM

Hubert and family,

Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your wife , mom and grandmother.
Cherish all the memories you have together of her. May she rest in peace and be out of pain.

From all of us at Lucan Drug Mart

Condolence from Gerard (Jed) Schmidt on October 4th, 2021 11:38 AM

Toby and family, I offer my sincere condolences on the loss of Betsy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from Keith Hinton on October 4th, 2021 1:58 PM

Toby & Monica always enjoyed talking to Bessie @ coin club meetings& Coin Shows.Believe @ shows always knitting.
Know Toby will dearly miss her as you worked as a team.We will miss her.
Thoughts & prayers-to you& family.
Keith Hinton (Windsor)

Condolence from Jodi Grimminck on October 4th, 2021 2:41 PM

Sending my condolences to Uncle Toby and family. My thoughts are with you in this difficult time. May Aunt Betsy rest in the sweetest of peace.

Condolence from Henk kampers on October 4th, 2021 3:30 PM

Toby and family
My sincere condolences with the sudden loss of Betsy !
May God bless you and give you strength at this in you lives .
Henk Kampers

Condolence from Henk kampers on October 4th, 2021 3:44 PM

Toby and family
So sorry to hear of Betsy passing !
My condolences thoughts and prayers are with you .

Condolence from Paul Tunks on October 4th, 2021 6:18 PM

Sorry for your loss
Please accept our heartfelt condolences
Paul and Jan Tunks

Condolence from Doug and Mary Lee on October 4th, 2021 7:19 PM

we are shocked to hear about Betsy, will always remember her laugh and smiles, our condolences to Toby and the family

Condolence from Jacques Poitras on October 4th, 2021 8:21 PM

Sorry to read about the passing of Betsy. Sympathy to the family on behalf of the Canadian Tire Collector Club. It was always a pleasure to see Betsy at her events, she will be missed.
Toby, your family and friends, our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Condolence from Hans and Marie Ewald on October 4th, 2021 8:58 PM

Toby , Monica ,Marius and the entire Grimminck family We were so sad to hear of Betsy’s passing .She loved you all so much and always spoke so proudly of the grandchildren .She was a kind and generous person and she will be missed especially by family but also by her St Patrick’s family .
Our sincere sympathy to you all and we will pray for you all .

Condolence from Mary beierling on October 4th, 2021 10:32 PM

So sorry to hear of Betsy’s passing. I will always remember that smile and laughter she had and from the times we use to go to Uncle Jerry’s for summer holiday as kids and her teaching us how to peel potatoes. I hope all the fond memories will help you in the days ahead.

Condolence from Catherine Osborne on October 5th, 2021 10:30 AM

Anna-Marie and Thomas, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Condolence from Nancy Pullman on October 5th, 2021 11:50 AM

Dear Toby and family. Please accept our sincerely condolences. Betsy was a lovely, friendly lady.
We were so sorry to hear of your loss.
Roy and Nancy Pullman

Condolence from Wendy Consulting Chamberlain-Davey on October 5th, 2021 4:13 PM

Tom & family
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your beautiful mom.
Wishing you strength & comfort during this difficult time.

Condolence from RHODA Van Horik on October 5th, 2021 4:32 PM

We were deeply saddened to hear of Betsy’s passing. She was truly a pleasure to have known, greeting you always with a smile or kind word. Our sincere condolences go out to the Grimminck and Damen families. Betsy will be missed by many.

Remi and Rhoda Van Horik
and family

Condolence from RHODA Van Horik on October 5th, 2021 4:39 PM

We were deeply saddened to hear of Betsy’s passing. She was truly a pleasure to have known, always greeting you with a smile or a kind word. Our sincere condolences go out to the Grimminck and Damen families. Betsy will be missed by many.

Remi and Rhoda Van Horik
and family

Condolence from Yvonne & Adriaan Pieters on October 5th, 2021 8:42 PM

Our sympathies on the loss of Betsy

Condolence from Eva Gagnon and Jerome Fourre on October 6th, 2021 11:28 AM

Sorry to read about the passing of Betsy. Sympathy to the family on behalf of Eva and myself. It was always a pleasure to see Betsy at our events, she will be missed. She was the best!
Toby, our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Condolence from Hugh and Lorraine Lynch on October 6th, 2021 1:26 PM

Sincere condolences to the Grimminck and Damen families. Betsy was a great friend and neighbour, always with a smile. I enjoyed working with her at the CWL funeral lunches at Holy Family parish. She will be missed by many.

Condolence from Sadie Damen on October 6th, 2021 1:53 PM

Toby and family,

My sincere sympathy for the loss of Betsy. She had a great presense about her. She will be greatly missed. Heaven has gain another angel.

Condolence from Cathy Van Bussel on October 6th, 2021 3:09 PM

I express my condolences to both families.

Condolence from Joseph & Diane Kaak on October 6th, 2021 4:33 PM

Toby & Family,
Our sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
Joe & Diane Kaak

Condolence from Patti Berkvens on October 6th, 2021 5:03 PM

Sincere condolences to all the family. We remember Betsy as a happy person and co worker and friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this difficult time
Martina VanBerkel and family

Condolence from Andrea Taylor on October 6th, 2021 6:13 PM

Dear Toby, Jennifer, Monica, Tom, & Angela –
We were so saddened to hear about Betsy’s passing. She was a great friend & neighbour to us.
We had so many laughs together & fun times together over the years in old Hyde Park. Betsy always had the most wonderful smile when she greeted us.
Please know that we are thinking about you during this very difficult time.
Barb & Andrea Taylor

Condolence from Ghislaine T. Memme on October 7th, 2021 10:51 AM

Sincere condolences to Tobby and all the family.

Condolence from Bob and Nancy Rushton on October 7th, 2021 11:44 AM

Sending our sincere condolences at this very difficult time. Betsey was a lovely person and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Condolence from Colleen Engelbrecht on October 7th, 2021 2:12 PM

I’m sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I only met her a few times but she was always cheerful with a smile on her face. Always remember the good times.

Condolence from Melissa and John Van Roestel on October 7th, 2021 3:31 PM

Monica, I was shocked and saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. What a loss to your big beautiful family. Your mom was so proud of her family. She was a very blest woman. She will be missed by the community

Condolence from Jeff & Beth Vlasman on October 7th, 2021 3:39 PM

Our sincerest condolences to Jennifer, Monica, Tom , Angela, Toby and extended family. Betsy always made me feel welcome in your home and part of the family growing up. Our thoughts are with you.

Condolence from Dan and Carol Sloetjes on October 7th, 2021 8:46 PM

our condolences to the whole Grimmick and Vandenberg family.
God peace be with you all at this difficult time.
Dan and Carol Sloetjes

Condolence from Bruce and Cathy Cornish on October 8th, 2021 9:11 PM

Please except our condolences, we are sorry to hear about Betsy’s passing. Know that you are in our thoughts in the difficult time.

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