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.
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Bruce and Cathy Cornish
Please except our condolences, we are sorry to hear about Betsy’s passing. Know that you are in our thoughts in the difficult time.
Dan and Carol Sloetjes
our condolences to the whole Grimmick and Vandenberg family.
God peace be with you all at this difficult time.
Dan and Carol Sloetjes
Jeff & Beth Vlasman
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.
Melissa and John Van Roestel
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
Colleen Engelbrecht
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.
Bob and Nancy Rushton
Sending our sincere condolences at this very difficult time. Betsey was a lovely person and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Ghislaine T. Memme
Sincere condolences to Tobby and all the family.
Andrea Taylor
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
Patti Berkvens
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
Joseph & Diane Kaak
Toby & Family,
Our sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
Joe & Diane Kaak
Cathy Van Bussel
I express my condolences to both families.
Sadie Damen
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.
Hugh and Lorraine Lynch
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.
Eva Gagnon and Jerome Fourre
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.
Yvonne & Adriaan Pieters
Our sympathies on the loss of Betsy
RHODA Van Horik
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
RHODA Van Horik
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
Wendy Consulting Chamberlain-Davey
Tom & family
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your beautiful mom.
Wishing you strength & comfort during this difficult time.
Nancy Pullman
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
Catherine Osborne
Anna-Marie and Thomas, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary beierling
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.
Hans and Marie Ewald
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 .
Jacques Poitras
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.
Doug and Mary Lee
we are shocked to hear about Betsy, will always remember her laugh and smiles, our condolences to Toby and the family
Paul Tunks
Sorry for your loss
Please accept our heartfelt condolences
Paul and Jan Tunks
Henk kampers
Toby and family
So sorry to hear of Betsy passing !
My condolences thoughts and prayers are with you .
Henk kampers
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
Jodi Grimminck
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.
Keith Hinton
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)
Gerard (Jed) Schmidt
Toby and family, I offer my sincere condolences on the loss of Betsy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lucan Drug Mart
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
Randall Underhill
Toby and family.
So sorry for your loss.
My condolences to you and your family.
Randy Underhill
Mary Hendriksen
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
Maria(Giesen)Boileau
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
Marsha Miles
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)
David and Kimberley Grimminck
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.
Deb and Rob Andrews
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
JoAnne Teske
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.
Bernadette Mercer
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
Bert Damen
My sincere condolences and prayers to Toby and family. She will be missed at St. Patrick’s and our Parish functions.
Donna Sandy
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.
Fr. Bob Remark
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.
Sheilanne Lindsay
Dear Angela and family,
So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you. I fondly remember her laugh and smile.
Angela Pellerin
So sorry to hear of Betsy’s passing. Have such fond memories of working with her at CWL events. May she Rest In Peace.
Rob &Sherri
Sending you all love and strength at this time. ❤
Bonnie Manders
Sorry to hear about Betsy’s death. Sincere Sympathy to Toby and your entire family.
Gwen Dykeman
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.
Cyrille & Anne Hartman
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
Mark and Mary -Anne Studenny
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.
Jo-Anne Botsford
My deepest condolences to all of your family Jenn ! Keeping you and your loving Mom in my prayers
Maria Tremeer (Greg, Emily, Laura and Julia)
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
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Our Thoughts & Prayers to the Grimminck Families on the Loss of Betsy,
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Carole Damen
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
Cindy Schkawritka
My condolences to you and your family. You are in my prayers.
Peace be with you.
Annette Martens
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
Diane Elston
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
Roy & MJ van Kasteren
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
Roy & MJ van Kasteren
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.
Joanna Giesen and Family
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.
Bob and Marie Sockett
So sorry to hear of Betsys passing keeping you our prayers
Cindy VanGorp
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
Mathilda and Steve Flear
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!
Deanne/Paul Garven
Jennifer and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your mother. May she Rest In Peace.
Megan St. Amour
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.
Karen & Bob Willmott
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.
Carol Damen
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
John and Theresa Goris
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,
Rosemary Thoonen Dubowchik
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.