MARY RYKHOFF, (August 17, 1924 ~ June 9, 2022)
With profound sadness and also deep gratitude for her life, we say goodbye to Mary Rykhoff (nee Vrouwe) our much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother who passed away after a long and blessed life . She was the very heart and soul of our family, our guiding light and inspiration, the bond that held the family together and made us all stronger given her presence and guidance.
Mary was born in Assendelft, Netherlands , immigrating to Canada in 1956. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas Rykhoff (d.1999), devoted mother and mother-in-law of Corrie Gicante ( Carmen), London; Nicholas Rykhoff ( Margie, Renee d.2014), Florida ; Cathy Reid (John), Ridgeville; Ellen Moodie (Fred), Dunnville; Marty Rykhoff (Heather), Etobicoke; Marian Tennant (Raymond), London.
Cherished grandmother of Michael (Sue), Philip (Stacey), Darren, Wesley (Joanna), Ryan (Lori), Jessica (Scott), Caroline, Valerie, Nicholas, Riley, Jacqueline, Erin and Megan. Loved great grandmother of Hunter, Connor, Maddison, Saxon, Kylie, Matteo, Rhys, Stella, Nico, Finn, Lucas , Gabrielle and Drew. Dear sister of Corrie Bennemeer , Dunnville, and Bart Vrouwe , the Netherlands. Sister-in-law of Cor Rykhoff (Wilma), Australia. Predeceased by 8 siblings in the Netherlands. Survived by nieces and nephews in Canada, the Netherlands and Australia.
Mary was never happier than when she was with family celebrating special occasions. She was passionate about gardening, completing 1000 piece puzzles, sewing and creating beautiful cross-stitch and crochet. She was blessed with many kind, caring neighbours, friends and caregivers. We are grateful for the compassionate care provided to Mom and thankful for all the wonderful support received through CCAC, St. Elizabeth’s, Meals on Wheels, Communion Ministers enabling her to remain in her condo until 2017. Thank you to the wonderful, dedicated staff at Edgewater Gardens who provided Mom “royal treatment” every day. Our family is profoundly touched by the love expressed by Edgewater staff.
Visitation at the J.W. Hart Funeral Home, 113 Lock Street East, Dunnville on June 14, 2022 from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Michael the Archangel Church at 11:30am. Please honour Mary in your own way. The family would appreciate in kind donations to Edgewater Gardens (not tax deductible) in memory of Mary. Online condolences and photos jwhartfuneralhome.com
Dear friends, I am deeply sorry for your immense loss of your precious mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Having just journeyed through this ourselves with our father’s passing, my heartfelt condolences to your whole family.
With much love, Pat Fullerton & family.
To the whole Rykoff family my sincere condolences on the passing of your mother Mary. Many fond memories of visits between our families way back when. She had the most lovely smile and personality. Keep your memories close.
When I hear something about the Rykhoff family it brings to me memories about my unexpected visits straight from Holland to tante marie en Ome Nico when I stood before the main entrance of the house and they entered the house from behind. Now I heard that our Aunt Marie in Canada passed away and I and my wife Ria offer our sincere condolances to the whole family which has grown to such a large size in Canada.
A lovely lady, my condolences to her family.
Dear Ellen & Fred , our sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother. She was such a sweet lady. May all your wonderful memories help thru this difficult time.
To all our Canadian family, our deepest condolences on the passing of our wonderful Sister-in-law and Aunty. We’ve all had a lovely long distance relationship with Mary for such a long time and we are saddened at her passing. We are all fortunate and lucky to have visited Canada and caught up with Nick and Mary over the years. Cor and Wilma will miss their chats over the phone, reminiscing about brother Nick and all the fun they had together. Our thoughts and best wishes are with the family and our beautiful Sister-in-law and Aunty will be sadly missed. Mary may you now rest in peace and be together with brother Nick.
All our love, Cor, Wilma, Paul, Karen, and family in Australia.
A Lovely Lady indeed. My deepest sympathies to the Family.
Our condolences from my family.
Dear family, I sent you my condoleance, and wish you strenght
My sincere condolences to my dear family in Canada on the loss of their dear mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother Marie. I have fond memories of Aunt Marie when I visited her several times in Canada, the last time in 2018. She was always cheerful and happy to see you. My thoughts are with you and I wish you all the best. Love Lianne
Our condolences to the family
We are so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. Our sincere sympathy to all the family
My condolences wishing you warmth and strength in the period to com
My heartfelt sympathies to your families. I often stopped in to see her at Edgewater and her work on her huge puzzles. Such a sweet, sweet woman. My mom loved her, and enjoyed her company.Cherish the memories and the time you had with her.
To all of Mary’s family, I am very sorry to hear of your dear Mom’s passing. I always thought very fondly of your Mom (and Dad). Loved chatting with her whenever we ran into each other. Thinking of you all and sending sincere condolences.
Michele Theriault and Doug Siddall
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
With warm thoughts and prayers,
Dan and Rebecca Gicante
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I have gone through this so recently with my mom….it is not easy. Thinking of your entire family.
I extend my condolences to cousins and other Canadian family on the passing of Aunt Marie. During short visits to Holland we experienced her as a real aunt like the other aunts Vrouwe
To the Rykhoff Family & Extended Family…
Death Leaves a Heartache No One Can Heal, Love Leaves a Memory No One Can Steal…
Extending our condolences in the loss of your Mum (Heel veel sterkte met het verlies van je moeder)…
so sorry for loss .
Sending our condolences to the Rykhoff Family for the loss of your dear Mom, Grandma & Great Grandma. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
So very sorry for your loss. Sending my deepest condolences ! 🙏
Ellen and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. I didn’t know your mother but I know how hard it is to lose a mother.
Thinking of you at this time.
Condolences to the family on your loss of your beautiful mom, Mary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My heart goes out to the family. She was loved by many and had a wonderful life with friends and family.
Our warmest and deepest sympathies. Sincerely, David & Bobbie Rowe