Anna Henrica Catharina Vlasman (née Willems)
January 28, 2023
It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our cherished mother at University Hospital on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the age of 88.
She was born in the Netherlands and moved to Canada with her parents in 1952, where she married and raised her family.
Beloved mother of Anne, Tony, John (Kim), and Jeff (Beth) Vlasman. Predeceased by husband John (2009) and daughter Mary-Helen (1969). She was a loving grandmother to Tyler (Pamma), Dane, Brayden (Jakelyn) Hubbert, Chelsey, Krystle (John), (Paul), Nolan (Nicole), and Keaton (Cassidy); as well as eight precious great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Gerald Willems; brother-in-law Cor (Josie) Vlasman; sister-in-laws Teresa, Leda, Mary, Hilda, Alida, and Ann Vlasman; and many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be conducted at Westview Funeral Chapel on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or Kidney Foundation of Canada.
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Anne, Deepest sympathies to you and your family from your colleagues and friends at work. We are thinking of you in these difficult times.
My condolences, Anna taught me to drive a bus with patience and humour.
To the Vlasman family, sorry for your loss of a mom, grandma, and great grandma. We are thinking of you all during this difficult time.
A donation has been made to Heart and Stroke.
To the Vlasman Family, we send our sincere sympathy on the passing of your beloved Mom and Oma. She will be missed in your family but remembered with wonderful memories. Gerald and Bonnie Wright.
So sorry for your loss aunt Anne and family. Thinking of you.❤️
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to Tony and the rest of the family. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Our most sincere condolences to Tony and family at the loss of your Mom. May fond memories of your time together be a comfort to you all.
John, Kim,Nolan,Nicole,Keaton and Cassidy and the rest of the Vlasman family It was with great sadness to hear of your mom, grandmothers passing. She was a great inspiration to all of you. She will be missed.
Thinking of all of you with your loss! I loved working with Annie she always puts smile on my face and I always loved to hear her stories even if they took place at walmart she will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her Till we meet again sweet lady. From Janet and Joe DenOtter
A donation has been made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
My deepest condolences to your family. She will be forever in your hearts and may that be a comfort to you.
To the Vlasman family. It may help to know that our thoughts are with you. May the sympathy of those who care make the sorrow in your heart less difficult to bear. We will miss Anna's smile and wave whenever we saw her out walking her puppy or heading out for a drive in her car as well as the wonderful porch chats in the summer. Sincerely, your neighbours Bill and Chris Dampier
My condolences for a great friend who drove busses together. She will sadly be missed. Joan Leitch
A donation has been made to Heart and Stroke Foundation. Message from the donator: Deepest condolences to Anne's family. Anne was a dear friend and will be greatly missed. Alieda Vlasman and family
John, Kim, Nolan,Nicole, Keaton and Cass Sorry to hear of your Mom and Grandma’s passing. My thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time Bev Dayman
Anna was such a sweet lady, worked with her and John for so many years at Murphy Bus Lines. Have such wonderful memories! Sincere sympathy to Anna's family and friends!
Anne, Tony, John, Jeff and families Sending condolences on the passing of your mom, grandma and great grandma. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. John Elston and family
To the entire Vlasman family - Our deepest condolences in the loss of your Mom and Oma. What a fine lady she was. She always had a smile to greet you and a warm presence about her, and we know her passing will leave a hole in your family. We will be thinking of you in the days to come and hope that great memories will bring smiles to your faces. Sincerely, Julie and Earl.
Services for Anna Henrica Catharina Vlasman (née Willems)
Funeral Service will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
February 3, 2023 11:00 am
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A donation has been made to Heart and Stroke. Message from the donator: To the Vlasman family our heartfelt condolences. I always loved visiting your mom because a part of her was so much like my mom. It brought back great memories. I’m glad I got to see her before she passed. Ron and Carol
~ Ron and Carol Cahill