Toni is survived by Frank, her devoted husband of 64 years, her children Frank Jr. (Carolyn), Rob (Coleen), Jeff (Carol), Ingrid, and Chris (Terri), her grandchildren Haley (Brad), Ryan (Cassie), Cameron, Nolan, Robyn (Trystan) and Eric (Shelby), great-grandson Bennett, and two brothers and four sisters in the Netherlands.
Toni loved gardening, preserving fruits and vegetables, knitting and crocheting, going for long walks with Frank, playing badminton, and watching the Toronto Maple Leafs. She participated in the Terry Fox Run for 18 years and was also a long-time volunteer with the St. Mary’s funeral lunch committee.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at St. Joseph’s Lifecare for the exceptional care Toni received while a resident there.
A visitation for Toni will be held at Thorpe Brothers Funeral Home in the Carriage House on Monday, July 15 from 2-4pm, and 7-9pm. A funeral mass will be held at St. Basil's Church on Tuesday, July 16 at 12pm, followed by a reception at Thorpe Brothers Funeral Home in the Carriage House.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of Brant, or the St. Joseph’s Lifecare Foundation would be appreciated.