Peacefully, at LHSC-University Hospital, London on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 of Ilderton and formerly of Lucan in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Aggie (Vis) Groenewegen for 56 years. Dear father of Ed Groenewegen of Lucan, Marilyn and Michael Scott of Arva and Paul and Jackee Groenewegen of Sundre, Alberta. Loving Opa of Kristen, Taryn, Jordan and Steven; Brock and Shannon. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Mary Kester of Dashwood, Wien Vollering, An VanderKnaap, Leny Groenewegen, Mien Van Adrichem, Leo and Carla Groenewegen, and Aad and Annie Groenewegen all of Holland. He will also be missed by the Vis Family. Predeceased by his grandson Troy (2011), sister Catrina, brother Jan, brothers-in-law Adrian, Bertus, Jan, Koos, Gerald and Joop. Pete was proud to be a Canadian farmer. He also enjoyed his grandchildren, playing cards, bowling and holiday times.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street Lucan on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The Funeral Mass will be at Precious Blood Church, 200 Sanders Street West, Exeter on Friday, August 31st at 11 AM with Father Len Desjardins presiding. Parish prayers will be said in the funeral home Thursday afternoon at 3:30 PM.
Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
In lieu of flowers, donations to London Health Science Foundation (Orthopedics) would be appreciated by the family.
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Peter C. Groenewegen
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Sandra Kortekaas
Lieve tante Agaath, neven, nichten, achterneven en achternichten.
heel veel sterkte komende tijd met het verwerken van dit grote verlies.
Lieve groet Sandra Kortekaas
Ab van Marrewijk
Tante Agaath, Ed, Marylene, and Paul and Family,
I was very surprised to hear last week, that uncle Piet died.
We remember him as the man with the cows. Our children were there, when a young calf was born. They remenber him as the uncle who brings the new life on earth.
Be strong in the days which are coming Because every day you will remember him, as the father of the children, the grand father of the grand children, but special the husband of my aunt Agaath.
Greating Ab and Annemieke van Marrewijk
Ome Piet van der Loos uit Dronten - Holland
Beste Agaath,
Geconcoleerd van ome Piet en tante Riek. Wensen jou heel veel sterkte en zegeningen in de komende tijd. Onze herinneringen aan 35 jaar geleden, leven nog steeds voort als plezierige dagen die we toen in Canada met jullie mochten beleven. Hartelijke groet van de hele Familie van der Loos van ome Piet en tante Riek.
Mark and Sarah Taylor, Dorothy Henderson and Family
To you all we express our deepest sympathy, wish we lived closer!
Aad & Corry Van den Enden
Dear Agaat
Sorry we did not make to come for the funeral But we will come and visit in the fall
We wish you all the best
Perry, Michelle, Zac and Alexa Sereda
Ed and Aggie and family, my deepest condolence on the loss of your father and husband. Every time I saw him at mass, there was always a smile on his face. I only just heard of his passing and may God’s presence in your lives bring you some comfort.
Michelle Sereda
Henk and Annie van den Berg
Dear Aggie and family,
What a beautifull difference Pete made in your lives.
May all of you feel comforted by the wonderful memories you will cherish every day.
Kim Bowman
Our sincere condolences tp Peter”s family. I enjoyed getting to know him.
Kim and Steve Bowman
Marco en Jolanda Vellekoop - Groenewegen, Matthijs, Vincent, Jessica, Jilles
Beste tante Agaath, neven, nichten, achterneven en achternichten.
Gecondoleerd met het verlies van uw man en jullie vader en opa.
Ome Piet zal in onze herinnering blijven als een gezellige vriendelijke oom.
Heel veel sterkte voor in de toekomst om dit verlies een plekje te geven.
Jo en Piet Kortekaas - Vis
Lieve zus en familie,
Gecondoleerd met dit grote verlies en wij wensen je heel veel sterkte.
Paul Vis, Victoria BC
It was alway exciting to pile in the car with all us Vis kids and visit the farm. I will always remember how patient and kind Pete was with all the cows and yes, all us kids too. I can still hear his unique voice and will miss his occasional visits to Victoria.
Philippe & Janet Maes
Aggie and Family
At a time like this it is always hard to find the right words to say. May you know God’s comforting presence, His faithful love, and His peace that passes all understanding.
Doug and Norma Thompson
We are so sorry to hear about Peter’s death He was always a joy to be around. Our deepest condolence to the family….He will never be forgotten.
Doug and Norma Thompson
Robert Stiltz
I really liked working for Peter n Ed . Peter was like a Grandpa to me he showed me alot in the last 4 years about the farming way of life n his love for his Great Holstein herd Peter was a man of not to menny words but when he spoke it was allways the truth one way or a nother Ill never forget the time i spent with him when doing the chores and he will allways be in my heart n thoughts Im thinking and praying for the hole Groenewegen Family in this hard time your Friend Robbie Stiltz
Terry and Judy Morgan
Dear Aggie and Family:
You have our deepest sympathy. Peter will be missed by all.
Joanne Walzack
Aggie,,Ed,Marilyn & Paul and families
We are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Clandeboye are sure is changing.
Mike & JoAnne Pickering
Aggie, Ed and family, sorry to hear of Pete’s passing. He was always a pleasure to talk with and some great stories when ever he needed parts and dropped in at the farm and since when he would drop in to see Mike at the dealership. One of our favourite customers over the years. Your memories will help get you through this sad time and carry you into the next stage of your life. Mike and JoAnne
Jerry Vis
Wonderful childhood memories are something I will always cherish for the rest of my life. Agaat and Pete and their kids gave me some of the most memorable times on the big dairy farm.
Welte Ruista Pete.
Frank & Rita Vander Kant
Aggie and family. Sorry to hear of Pete’s passing,may his happy times get you threw these difficult days. Our thoughts are with you all. Hugs Frank and Rita
Deb Manders
Dear Aggie and Family,
Thinking of you and your family.
With deepest sympathy,
Deb Manders
Scott and Michelle Rummell
Marilyn, Mike, and family
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather.
Sincerely,
Scott and Michelle Rummell
Hans-Corinne Rosch
Please accept our sincerest condolence in the passing of your Husband. He was always an open minded and sincere person as we have known him. He will be missed by us also.
Don, Joanne, Dillon & Brittany Drager
Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Sharing in your loss.
Anna and Rick Williamson and Maria Melderis
Marilyn and Michael; We are so sorry to hear this news. He must have been a wonderful man and parent to raise you Marilyn. Never having met him we can only imagine your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family.
Aad en Annie Groenewegen
Beste Agaat, kinderen en kleinkinderen,van harte gecondoleerd, .met het verlies van Piet,vader en opa wij denken aan jullie en wensen jullie veel sterkte met dit verlies Veel liefs en hartelijke groeten van Aad en Annie
Lenie Groenewegen
We denken deze dagen heel veel aan jullie, en aanstaande zondag 2 september om 11 uur is er een dienst ter ere van Piet in de kerk in de Ketel-Schiedam.
Liefs van Lenie
Marion Hodgins
Dear Aggie and Families,
My sincere sympathy to all of you. Pete will be missed by everyone who knew him. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and may God be very close to you all in the days ahead.
Stewart and Lil McLellan
Dear Aggie and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss of Pete. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.
Stu and Lil McLellan
peter & karin, steff,chris,britt groenewegen
Beste tante Agaath.en kinderen en kleinkinderen.
Gecondoleerd met het verlies van ome Piet, vader en opa. Wij wensen u
jullie veel sterkte toe, de komende tijd.
Peter, Karin en de kids.
Peter & Bertha Greenways
Just received the notice of Peter’s passing from my brother Cor in Ontario. I thought to meet him again on my next trip to Ontario.
Peter said out to be a Farmer in Canada and did so, but I never got that far. I think that He had a Good Life and a Happy Family.
From Alberta, our sincere condolences to Aggie
and the whole Family.
scott and arlene thomson and family
Dear Aggie and family we are so sorry for your lost peter will be missed
Francine and John Ryken
We are sorry to hear the news so shortly after our visit .our condolences and thougs are with you and your family Francine and John
John and Michelle deKort
Dear Aggie and Family,
Pete was both admired and well respected in our community; and with you, raised a wonderful family, He was a great friend to Adrian and Anne, and for that we are grateful. Take comfort in the many happy memories you have made, for death cannot take those away. Our sincere condolences to you all. John and Michelle deKort
Connie Pardo
On behalf of all your loving Vis cousins Agaat, we sadly grieve with you. John, Connie, Jerry, Rose Ann, Paul and Pauline. We all enjoyed many interesting and informative visits to Pete and Agaat’s dairy farm. Pete proudly explained all the daily procedures and enjoyed telling us about the habits of milking cows. A love and passion he was able to give to Ed. We will remember Pete fondly.
Joan & Dave Goddard
Dear Aggie and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time. Deepest Sympathy
Harry Hardy
Our Sincere Sympathy
Our thoughts are with your families
Harry Hardy
Ron & Glenda Lindenfield
Aggie and Family
Wish we could take the pain away, keep all those good memories in your heart, keep strong…….
Bonnie Manders
Sincere Sympathy to Aggie and Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pauline Avanesi
Dear Agatha, Ed, Marilyn, Paul & families,
My thoughts are with you all. Sincere condolences.
From Pauline, Alan & Alex
Mike & Barb Tuxford
Aggie & family Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time. Pete always had a smile for everyone he met.
Dale and Hellen Bulanda and family
Dear Aggie and family;
May it bring you comfort to know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many. Peter will be missed.