May 15, 1934 – December 20, 2021
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Sprucedale Care Centre, Strathroy on Monday, December 20, 2021 of Strathroy, formerly of Lucan at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Straatman (2016). Cherished mother of Annette and Tim Martens of Grand Bend, Jane and Paul Van Bilsen of Huntsville, Tony and Connie Straatman of Thorndale, and John Straatman and Nicole Archibald of London. Proud Grandma of Natalie and Anthony, Janelle and Glen, Rhiannon; Kyle and Emily, Brandon and Brittany, Nicholas and Kaitlyn, Todd and Taylor, Steven and Jaida, Kendra; Bryan and Kristen, Lauren and Emily, Eric; Matthew and Kelsey, Joel and Madi, Scott, and Brynne. Adored great-grandmother of Henry, and Gwen. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Johanna Van Bavel of Belgium, Mary Vermeiren of Watford, John and Annie Geerts of Watford, Mary Geerts of Strathroy, Nellie and Adrian Vereyken of Beachburg, John Verheyen of Warwick, Corrie Relouw of Grand Bend, Ada Hendrikx of Parkhill, Cathy and John Van Kessel of Strathroy, Willy and Martin Van Kessel of Strathroy, and Jack and Julia Geerts of Watford. Ann will be missed by the Straatman family, along with several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister Josie Verheyen, brother Gerard Geerts, brothers-in-law August Van Bavel, Henry Vermeiren, Ted Relouw, and Adrian Hendrikx, and infant sister.
Ann resided at Sprucedale Care Centre for over 11 years. The family wishes to express their sincerest gratitude to the many staff for their care and compassion shown to both Ann and Gerald over the years.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Wednesday from 4 – 6 PM. Due to Provincial COVID-19 restrictions, each person must RSVP for the visitation, please click “Register Now” below, to register.
Ann’s Funeral Mass will be held at All Saints Parish, 124 Front Street East, Strathroy on Thursday, December 23rd at 11 AM with Fr. Thom Blondin presiding. Private family interment St. Patrick Cemetery, Lucan. Due to Provincial COVID-19 restrictions, each person must RSVP for the Mass, please click “Register Now” below, to register. Please note, there will be no public gathering following the interment.
If you are unable to attend, the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting https://youtu.be/TJkSvuGWkR0
Donations to the MS Society would be appreciated by the family.
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Tony & Lisa Vandenheuvel and family
Annette, Jane, Tony, and John;
Our deepest sympathies to your entire family for the loss of your mother. Thinking of all of you during this sad time.
Gerda Spruyt and Family
Dear Annette, Jane, Tony and John,
Our sincere condolences to you with the passing of your lovely Mom, Ann. Your parents were great friends with my parents, how many years did they play cards on Saturday nights after church (25+)? I have happy memories spending time with your family and of course I babysat you kids.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
My best to you, Barbra (Spruyt ) Ralston
Trudy Groenestege
We extend our sincere condolences to the Straatman and Geerts families on the loss of Ann. Our sympathies are with you all.
Coby Vanden Boomen and family
Judy Pitt
Sorry to hear about your Mother.
I remember so many great visits and laughs with your Mother and Dad and my kids remember many play times with the 4 of you.
Judy, Jamie & Carol Ann Pitt
Tony and Fran Relouw
We are sorry to hear that Ann has passed away and we send our sincere condolences to the Straatman and Geert’s families.
Tony and Fran
CONNIE GEERTS
Annette, Jane, Tony and John ; Our condolences on the loss of you mom. I’m so glad that you were able to be at her side.
The O'Neils
To the Straatman Family, our condolences to you at the loss of Mom & Grandma. She lead 4-H with Phyllis for years creating many fond memories. Good Neighbours in the early years & great friends to run into visit.
Sympathies from the O’Neil’s Phyllis, Brian & Amanda, Jake & Danielle, Joe & Taylor.
Christiaan en Tonny De Bie
Onze innige deelneming aan de ganse familie bij het verlies van jullie moeder, oma en overgrootmoeder. Ook namens ons moeder Johanna (haar zus) willen wij onze oprechte deelneming betuigen. Ik ben blij dat we deze lente nog
samen konden Face Time, mijn moeder en tante Ann. Wij hopen dat de mooie herinneringen aan je moeder troost zullen bieden.
Veel Liefs
Christiaan en Tonny De Bie en Johanna Geerts haar zus uit België
Rita and Tony Straatman
Ann was a wonderful sister in law who loved us all and loved Gerry deeply. Her children and grandchildren were the pride of her life and always liked to talk about them. Over all those years of suffering Ann kept her faith and trust in God. At last you are together with Gerry. God bless all of you. Love Aunt Rita and Uncle Tony.
Ana Correia
Dear Annette & Tim,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your Mom will forever be in your hearts.
Love, Ana & Catherine
Lee Geerts
My condolences for the loss of Aunt Ann. I will remember her positive attitude and her always smiling. Also getting rides on her electric wheelchair as a kid :)
Sending lots of love
Nephew Lee
Rina Broeders Vandenheuvel
My condolence to the Straatman family. She’ll be with you forever in your hearts.
Hans and Marie Ewald
Tim Annette ,Natalie ,Jannelle,and Rhiannon ,and the entire family Our deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time .Ann was such a truly lovely lady ,kind and sweet and generous .You will miss her .
Deepest sympathy .Hans and Marie
michele ivanouski
Condolences on the loss of your mom and grandma, Annette, Tim and family.
Michele, Pete and Dan Ivanouski
Deb and Jacques
We are very sorry for your loss. Your Mom will always be your Mom – in this life and the next as her spirit lives on. May you find peace and joy in the little things that honour her memory and bring comfort in the stories that make you laugh, smile and cry.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers Jane and Paul, and family. We love you.
May God walk with you and carry you through your grief and sadness and replace any emptiness with the hope and promise of our Lord and Saviour and fill you with His peace.
Much love and prayers;
Jacques, Deb, Elizabeth & John
Xo xo
Michelle & John deKort
We are so sad to hear of the loss of your dear mom/oma. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. May your treasured memories help you through this very difficult time.
Brenda Ryan
Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Rick and Brenda Ryan
Linda Wintermute
Annette & Family, Please accept My Sincerest Condolences on the passing of Your Mom.
My thoughts and prayers are with You at this time.
Lambert and Helen MInten
Our sincere condolences to Stratman and Geertz family.
Caroline Brekelmans
Sending our condolences to the Straatman family on the passing of your mother and grandmother. May warm thoughts of her stay with you always.
-Arnie, Caroline, Luke, & Paul Brekelmans
Mark Straatman
My sincere condolences. Our and prayers our with you
From Mark, Kelly AJ, Luke Straatman
Anne Giesen and Family
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Our sincere sympathies to the family.
Steve and Dorothy Van Bommel and family
Dear Annette & Tim, Jane & Paul, Tony & Connie, John & Nicole, your children and grandchildren. Please accept our most sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom, Grandma, and Great-grandmother. May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you during this difficult time. We hope you also find comfort in knowing that your Mom is together again with your Dad.
Doug and Joanne Latta
Sincere condolences.
Grief is the last act of love we must give to those we loved. Where there is deep grief, there was great love .
CORRY SALMEN
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY JANE AND FAMILY WITH THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM
AUNT CORRY , AUNT RITA , JACK AND FAMILY
Debbie & Mark Redick
Our sincerest condolences to you, Annette, Jane, Tony, John and families. I will always remember Aunt Ann as being kind and patient, never complaining, with a constant smile that would light up a room, despite her many hardships. I know you will miss her presence here on Earth, but I can just imagine the welcoming party up there in Heaven right now. I hope they have accordions and polka music…..
Henry and Brenda
Dear Tim, Annette and family. Henry and I thinking of you at this time and pray you will find comfort knowing that she is in the arms of Jesus.
Scott and Michelle Rummell
To the Straatman family,
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. May your memories bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead. Sending hugs to all of you!
Scott, Michelle, Taylor, and Dan
Cheryl and Denis Leclerc
Our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you . Aunt Ann will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her . Rest In Peace Aunt Ann .
All our love.
Cheryl Straatman-Leclerc and Denis Leclerc
Frank and Lorri Hogervorst
Our heartfelt condolences to you all in the loss of your Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandma.
Aunt Annie was a beautiful and loving woman. She was Blessed with a devoted and loving husband Uncle Gerry. Ann was especially proud of her family. She cared deeply for all of her children , Grandchildren and great Grandchildren . She was very proud of each of you. She loved to share stories of your many accomplishments. Ann was a women of strong faith and this helped her manage her health challenges over the years. May you find comfort knowing that she is at peace and reunited with Uncle Gerry .
Love,
Frank and Lorri Hogervorst
Sharon and Rick Abel
Sending our sincere condolences to you Annette, Tim and all the Straatman family. I will always remember your mom and dad coming together to 5pm Mass. A beautiful couple. You will be in our thoughts and prayers now and in the days ahead.
Sharon and Rick Abel
David Hartman
Dear Straatman Family,
You mother was truly a lovable and kind person.
May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead.
My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your families. May she rest in peace!
Mike & Rosie Flanagan
Our sympathies to all of you on the loss of your mom/grandmother. Remember all those special times you shared! May that bring you comfort during this difficult time.
John & Dina Koolen
To all the families & Loved ones of Ann Geerts
We are very sorry for the passing of Ann our thoughts & prayers are with you all
Bonnie Manders
I was sorry to hear of Ann’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead. Sincere Sympathy.
John and Annie Thuss
Annie and I would like to offer our sincere condolences to the Straatman and Geerts families. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Tony Hogervorst
To all friends and family of my Aunt Annie, my sincere condolences. A Grand and Patient Lady she was. May she know eternal peace and joy, along will Uncle Gerry, in the presence of our Lord and Saviour.
Deacon Tony Hogervorst
John & Rieky Vande Wetering
Our sincere condolences to the Straatman and Geerts family.
Marian and Ken McEwan
To Aunt Ann’s family,
Our deepest sympathies to everyone. Aunt Ann was a wonderful woman. She always had time and a smile for you. She will be missed. May she be at peace with Uncle Gerry in heaven. Sending love and our sincere condolences. Marian, Ken, Brett and James.
Dale and Hellen Bulanda
Annette and Tim and family;
Our condolences on the passing of your loved one.
Tony and Patsy Vandenbogaard
Our deepest condolences to you and your families. We were so sorry to hear of Aunt Ann’s passing and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Tony and Patsy
Jd and Nancy Hess
Sending condolences To the whole growing Straatman family, – what a legacy your parents have left you all!! May memories be cherished and bring smiles to all as you take time to grieve your Mom, Mother-in-law, Oma, great Oma.
Wilma Van Bussel
My condolences to the entire Straatman (Geerts),family. Ann was a lovely lady who was always ready to help anyone. I always remember that she babysat for an entire week for me, a few weeks after her wedding while I was in the hospital having had one of my daughters.
Ken and Elaine DeCorte
Tim and Annette and Family – So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom, Annette. Thinking of you in the days ahead.
Ken and Elaine DeCorte
Rita Veens
Sending the Straatman family our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. She was such a nice lady. May you find comfort now knowing that she is at peace.
Rita & Bert Veens
Rob and Patty Geerts
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family on the passing of Aunt Ann.
May the precious memories remain with you always.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sprucedale Care Centre
On behalf of the Residents and Staff of Sprucedale Care Centre we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Ann. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Jane Thuss
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all on the loss of your Mom, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. I am also sending sincere condolences to you on behalf of my mother, Mary. We hope that happy memories of your Mom will give you peace and comfort.
Love Jane Thuss & Richard Boersma
and Mary Geerts
Diane and Les Kozachuk
Our sincerest condolences to the entire Straatman family. Aunt Ann was a very special lady and will surely be missed. Sending our love and condolences from Diane, Les, Nicholas and Andrew.
Jenny Vermeiren
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Ann was a very lovable women, she will be greatly missed.
Love Jenny Vermeiren and Bill Jansen
Jake and Ina van Bilsen
Our deepest sympathies are with you all , God will wrap his love around you all , as he take your mom , mother in law , grandma , and great grandma , in his loving arms .
Ron and Louise Vanderhoek
To the Straatman Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of such a beautiful lady. We know how much you will miss her, but hope you find peace knowing that she is with your dad. Sending love,
Ron and Louise