November 22, 1935 - March 9, 2024
Johanna ‘Ann’ Hendrika Van Lankveld, age 88, of Stratford passed away at her residence on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Born in Amersfoort Holland, daughter of the late Aart Kraan and the former Wilhelmina Voskuillen. Beloved wife of the late Michael Van Lankveld (2002). Loved mother of Ed Van Lankveld (Pat), Winnie Linton (Dave), Brian Van Lankveld, Caroline Flood (Mark), Cathy Hazen (Bill). Grandchildren, Zach (Mandy), Alicia (Kenny), Kelly (Lisa), Kirk (Karen), Pam (Darren), Jim (Lindsey), Billy (Abbie) and Katrina. Great grandchildren, Sawyer, Logan, Carley (Anthony), Isabella, Alia, Jorja, Cortney, Marci, Dawn, Keith, Luke, Jase, Peyton and Daxton. Great, great grandchildren, Macey and Tory. Ann is survived by siblings: Joanne Toonen, Rita Murphy, Keith Kraan (Judy), Willie Wilbur, Jane McCabe (Paul), Joe Kraan (Deb) and predeceased by: Martin Kraan, Henk Kraan, Bertha deGroot, Arie Kraan, & John Kraan.
Mom along with her parents and ten siblings immigrated to Canada in 1954. Mom met the love of her life, our dad in Canada and they were married on February 19, 1955. Mom and Dad both worked hard to raise their five children. Mom learned to speak English by listening to the radio and singing along to all the songs. Some that mom still loved to sing were, You are My Sunshine, Roses are Red My Love and Wings of a Dove. Mom loved working in the hospitality industry and was affectionately known by many as Annie at the Arden Park. Annie only retired after 45 years from this profession she loved nine years ago. Mom unconditionally and unselfishly loved her family and supported them all her life. Mom will be remembered and acknowledged as a hardworking, loving mother and a loyal friend to all that knew and respected her.
A public visitation will be held at the W. G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 from 5 – 8 pm where a private family funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Interment in Avondale Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association Huron Perth through the funeral home. 519.271.7411 www.wgyoungfuneralhome.com
We would like to share mom’s morning prayer:
Goede morge lieve God dese dag is for U and alles wat ik doe.
Good Morning Dear God, this day is for you and everything that I do.
We will treasure our memories with Mom forever and knowing that her and Dad have been reunited.
