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Peacefully surrounded by her family on September 9, 2020. Loving wife and best friend of Russell. Cherished mother of Everly, Maielle and Eden. Beloved daughter of Guido and Gloria Groeliker. Adored sister of Brent and his fiancee Colette. Dear daughter in law of George and Barbara Barnes, sister in law of Kristen and her husband Lane Lefor. Loved Aunt to Ava, Sawyer and Lincoln. Grand daughter to Oma Agaath Groeliker and Grandma Brenda Wassink and Grand daughter in law of Gerda Thombs. Lauren will be fondly remembered by her many family and friends.
A personal reflection and meeting with family will take place on Wednesday September 16, 2020 from 2-4 & 7-9pm at Brant Community Church, 69 Superior St., Brantford, Ontario. (open for all to attend)
A gathering to celebrate Lauren will be held on Thursday September 17, 2020 at 1:30 pm, at Brant Community Church, this is by invitation only. The celebration will also be available online.
A private family graveside reflection will take place. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Lauren’s memory to Stedman Community Hospice.
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16 Guestbook Entries
September 11, 2020 | Antonietta Arcuri
Dear Gloria and Guido
I was heartbroken to hear about your daughter Lauren. Wishing you peace and strength at this sad time.
Antonietta Arcuri
Niagara Falls
(Teresa Quinlin’s sister)
September 11, 2020 | Lois Lavigne
Guido And Gloria, I am so sorry to her of your loss. My deepest sympathy .
September 12, 2020 | Audrey van Eck
My deepest condolences to the family.
Audrey van eck
September 12, 2020 | Audrey Koopman
My deepest sympathy.
Audrey Koopman,
Member of Grace Free Reformed church,
Patterson Ave.
September 12, 2020 | Noelle Hartz
I send my deepest sympathy, condolences and prayers. God bless to family at this trying time.
September 13, 2020 | Sharon Vanee
Gloria and Guido
My heart breaks for the loss of your beautiful Lauren. I pray you somehow find peace and comfort during this time.
Hugs and love to you and your family. xo
September 13, 2020 | Barbara Foster
Barb Foster
September 13
I will always remember Lauren’s joyful spirit. She was such a people person! When we had the drive-by in the Spring, she called out to every person by name! We miss her dearly. It was a privilege to know her.
We continue to pray for Russ and the girls as well as the Groeliker family.
Allan and Barb Foster
September 13, 2020 | Betty Ann Jongeling
Dear Russell and family.
My deepest condolences with your loss. May God grant your family grace, peace and strength to face each day.
Sincerely Betty Ann. Clerk in Clinic D at JCC
September 13, 2020 | Mary Vos
Our deepest sympathy.
Bill and Mary Vos
Members of Grace Free Reformed Church
Brantford, Ontario
September 14, 2020 | brad dilkes
Dear Russ, Gloria, Guido and Brent
My deepest sympathy. No words can convey the depth of this loss.
Our hearts go out to you.
We will pray for you.
Brad and Sally Dilkes
September 15, 2020 | Dave and Gail Routledge
We are so, so sorry to hear of this very sad and heartbreaking news concerning your beloved Lauren. Our deepest and sincerest condolences as you walk through this very difficult and challenging time. Our prayers and thoughts are wirh you all.
September 15, 2020 | Ellen Heiting
Dear Russell, Gloria, Guido and Brent,
Our deepest sympathy.
No words can convey the depth of this lost.
We will always remember Lauren’s joyful spirit.
Our hearts are broken to hear about Lauren.
Wishing you peace and strength at this sad time.
Hugs and love to all of you,
Toos and Ellen Heiting
The Netherlands
September 16, 2020 | Scott Nyp
Dearest Guido and Gloria – so sad to hear of the loss of your daughter. May you know the comfort and peace of Christ in the midst of your mourning.
September 17, 2020 | Mark Beers
Dear Russel, Brent, Gloria, Guido and family. I’m so, so sorry for your loss. I have been thinking of Lauren and you since last week Thursday. This must be such a difficult time for you. I wish you strenght and love in these difficult times.
Mark Beers
Heemstede, the Netherlands
September 17, 2020 | Leanna Silver-Imre
Dear Gloria, Guido, Russell, Brent, and family. Our hearts are broken for your family. I will always remember Lauren’s sweet spirit. Lauren always took the time to talk and show interest in other’s lives. It was amazing to see the entire family working together at the school with the girls nearby. Lauren will be missed dearly. Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Sincerely…Dave, Leanna, Emily, Sarah, and Erica Silver-Imre.
September 22, 2020 | Paul & Sandra Silver
Dear Gloria & Family
We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Lauren. We have prayed for her and her family from the beginning. We didn’t realize until a while ago that she was your daughter. Please accept our condolences. Wow! What an amazing women of God she was. Be assured of our thoughts and prayers in the coming days.
Paul & Sandi Silver