Obituary of Annie Elizabeth Heyblom (Rombouts)

   
*Time of Funeral Mass has changed to 1:30 p.m.*

Peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospice in Sarnia, Annie Heyblom (Rombouts) passed away on Monday, July 10^th, 2023 with her family by her side.

Survived by her loving husband Adrian of 50 years.  Beloved mother to Mary Heyblom, Annie & Jason Peters, all of Forest.  Cherished Oma to Jase, Georgia and Kambelle Peters.  Pre-deceased by her parents Adrian (1967) and Elizabeth (Kustermans) (2000) Rombouts and In Laws Marie (Caris) (2001) & Adrian (1948) Heijblom.  Dear Sister to Jacoba & Hank Peters of Thedford, Adrian (2018) & Mary Rombouts of Strathroy, Pete (2008) & Jane Rombouts of Forest, Case Rombouts of Strathroy, Tony & Joanne Rombouts of Arkona.  Sister in Law to the Truus (2017) & Jan (1993) Verhees, Piet & Hilde Heijblom, Nel & Theu Claessens, Thieu & Toos Heijblom, Jo & Riek Heijblom, Toos (2021) & Henrik (2022) Menting, Cobie & Martien Kuijpers all of Holland.  Beloved Aunt and Tante to many nieces and nephews here and in Holland.

Mom loved to joke and tease and making people laugh and smile.  She loved to drive and could drive anything.  She will be remembered by many who grew up in the Watford area as Annie the bus driver or being seen around the area on her motorcycle.  From her days at Our Ponderosa is fondly remembered as Annie Choo Choo, cutting the golf course grass or riding snowmobiles.  Many a Leafs play-off game was sat outside near the campfire and later on the porch, as well as a Jays game.  Her love of sports and outdoors she gave to her children and her grandchildren.  Playing music while Mary and Annie skated and watching the grandchildren play hockey and ringette or paddling during Dragon Boat Races.

The family would like to thank the Dr. Koldeway and all the Nurses at the North Lambton Health Centre, Dr. Kim and staff from St. Joseph Hospice, Dr. Labare from Bluewater Health, all the staff from VON E-Care, Bayshore and Care Partners. 

Visitation will take place at Dennings of Forest (9 James St. South) on Thursday, July 13^th, 2023 from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Christophers Church, Forest on Friday, July 14^th, 2023 at 1:30 p.m.  Interment to follow at Beechwood Cemetery for family.  If desired, memorial contributions to Macular Degeneration Research c/o St. Joseph's Healthcare Foundation London, ON and St. Joseph's Hospice would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Donations and condolences may be left online at www.forestfuneralhome.com .