Simon Cornelis Kruijk (Kruyk)
June 20, 2022
On Monday, June 20th, 2022 in his 92nd year, Simon Cornelis Kruijk of London Ontario, passed away surrounded by his family at the place he loved, within view of the garden he nurtured over many years. Simon is survived by his wife Adriana; his three children Wayne, Harold (Linda, and formerly Evelyn), and Flora (Bruce); his ten grandchildren Steven (Shannon), Terry (Sara), Jamie (Tammy), Katrina (Jamie), Simon (Danielle), Stanley, Christopher (Julianna), Samantha (Mitch), Chris (Anna), and David (Alina); his eleven great-grandchildren Zavier, Adrianna, Zoey, Max, Elcid, Grace, Austin, Gavin, Avery, Alia, and Nolan; and sisters Alie and Tonny. Simon was predeceased by his parents Willem and Antonia, and seven of his ten siblings.
Simon was born in Poeldijk, the Netherlands, in 1931 to a family of ten children. He grew up during wartime, before meeting the love of his life, Adriana (Jane), marrying and moving to Canada shortly thereafter in 1954. Simon and Jane raised their three children in Huntington, Quebec and Montreal, Quebec before returning to the Netherlands in 1976. After retiring from his career as a senior manager in a flower and plant sales company, Simon and Jane returned to Canada in 1998 to their family where he assumed his full time “Opa” duties for the next 24 years. We all enjoyed every moment spent with him – from the sage advice offered to the many debates we had about all subject matters of the day. Simon spent many hours driving grandchildren to their sporting and social activities, while enjoying gardening and providing housing to our local bird population. Family life and many good friends are what energized Simon and he was always there for us leading by example as a guiding force in our lives. We will all miss you (Simon, Dad, Opa, Groot Opa) and will never forget all the times you were there for us all. We know you are in a better place now having fulfilled your mission on this earth. With love from the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the London Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.
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Dear Jane, Our deepest Condolences with your loss. We were surprised and saddened to learn about Simon's passing. He was a great person, it was a pleasure to have known him. We had high hopes of visiting you soon since Simon"s last telephone call. The Covid virus has done a lot of hurt in our social lives. Fortunately, we have good memories of our friendship over the many years. We also offer our sincere condolences to your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren with the loss their Dad, Opa and Groot-Opa. Jane, we wish you strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time. With our love, Caspar and Susie.
Lieve Opa Kruijk, Ever since my first visit to Flora and Bruce in Canada I became part of the family. I had the great pleasure of getting to know you as Opa, and what a great Opa you were. I loved spending time with you whenever I visited and bringing you little bits of Holland to which you were always connected. I will always remember you and you have a permanent place in my heart. Love Jacqueline
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All of us at the mall miss him very much. What a good and very friendly person! For Jane and the rest of the family, trust that his personality and wide smile made everyone feel like a friend to Simon.
~ Arthur + Sandra Benjamin