Johanna (Annie) Anselmia Pruys was born April 20, 1928 in Ulft, Holland to Elizabeth and William Nyland.
She passed peacefully on Feb. 16, 2020.
She was united in marriage to John Pruys in 1957. They spent their lives on the “farm” in Devlin. They had four sons; Leo (Kathy), Frank, Andrew (Tina) and Mark (Cher). She had five granddaughters; Lisa (Neil), Dawn, Alyssa, Sarah and Carly. She also had three great grandsons; Nelson, Emmett and Ethan.
Annie was a long time member of the Catholic Woman’s League. Through the years she enjoyed card parties, reading, crossword puzzles, crafts, knitting, painting, cooking and family.
She was predeceased by her husband John in Sept. 2004; son Frank in April 1990; and her siblings Diny, Matilda and Ben.
“Annie” is survived by her sons and spouses, grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
The honourary pallbearers will be her nieces; Mary, Matilda, Elizabeth, Annie, Nettie, Marriane and Sylvia.
A funeral mass will be held on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church with Father Biju Matthew officiating.
Online condolences may be made in care of www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com.
JOHANNA (ANNIE) ANSELMIA PRUYS
