Maria Graaskamp Obituary
The memory of Maria Graaskamp in Guelph, Ontario, who passed away on February 10, 2025 at the age of 78, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her brother Abe Vanspronsen (Sue); her siblings-in-law, Doortje (Henk), John Graaskamp, Ben Graaskamp (Anne) and Gerda Visser (Pete); her daughter Diana Graaskamp; and her parents, Gerrit Vanspronsen and Maria Vanspronsen.
She is survived by: her husband Gerrit Willem (Gary); her children, Caroline Van Driel (Kevin), Julia Graaskamp, Irene Mills (Jay), Gary Graaskamp (Julia), Nicole Graaskamp, Dorothy Fiorino (Nick) and Rachel Stuart (Bryan); her grandchildren, Matthew, Michael, Emily, Ashley Van Driel, Amber Leigh Graaskamp, Kayla, Dustin Kawczynski, Diana, Victoria, JJ Mills, Natasha, Lexi Fiorino, Malachi, Trillian and Mercedes Stuart; her great grandchildren, Aria, Phoenix Van Driel and Audrey Tucker; her siblings, Coby (Jacoba), Keizer (John), Hendrika Hoekstra (late Jake), Gerda Hoekstra (Dick) and Edith Butts (Barry); and her siblings-in-law, Johanna Albers (late Pete) and Mientje (John) of Vries.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 11th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Graham Giddy Funeral Home, Fergus Chapel (280 St David St S, Fergus, ON N1M2L5). A burial will be held on Wednesday, March 12th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Woodlawn Memorial Park (762 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON N1H3Z1). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 12th 2025 at 1:30 PM at the Central Pentecostal Church (7674 Colborne St, Elora, ON N0B1S0).
Donations made to Parkinson Canada would be appreciated by the family.
