ARNTS, Trudy Arnts  -  On Thursday August 15th, 2024 we sadly lost a wonderful mother, grandmother (Oma), great grandmother (great Oma), sister, aunt and friend!

Trudy was pre-deceased by her husband Ted on May 31, 2024 after 64 years being married.

Trudy was born in the Netherlands December 12, 1938, the 7th of 11 children born to George and Gertruda Deriet. She was two months premature and weighed only two pounds.

Trudy (our mom) would tell us she fit inside a small shoebox. She is survived by three younger siblings, Nellie Vandenboom, Mary Irvine, and Charles Deriet.

In 1948, after World War II, the entire family moved to Canada. Trudy was only 9 years old at the time. Life wasn’t easy for the family. At first, they lived in western Canada before eventually settling in Whitby, Ontario.

It was in Whitby, Ontario where Trudy met Ted Arnts at a Dutch dance and soon after were married at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. They were married on October 29th, 1960. After almost 64 years of marriage, Ted went to
be with Jesus, his Lord and Saviour on May 31st 2024. We are sad to have lost them both this year, but we know they are reunited in heaven.

Loving wife of 64 years to Ted Arnts, Loving mother to Michael(Brenda)Arnts, Jodi(Steve)Payne, Lisa(Pete)Ford, Ted (Joanna) Arnts Loving grandmother to Brian, Chris(Ginessa), Samantha(Mike), Steven(Rachel), Brianna(Robert), Lindsay(Raihaan), Jake(Laura), and Kyran.

Loving great grandmother to Finley, Dylan, Audrey, Hailey, Logan, Hudson, Bennett and one more expected in September.

Trudy and Ted started Arnts Loam Supply in 1972 which has now expanded into Arnts the Landscape Supplier. While working in the business and at home, Trudy raised 4 children which she did with care and much prayer and was
always there for us. She was a mother who knew that children are a gift from God.

When we told her we loved her, she always said “Love you more” followed by “I am always praying for all my children and family.”
In the spirit of Trudy, please come dressed casual and bright and ready to have a good time!

There will be a celebration of life and burial Sept 7th 2024 times as listed below.

Arrangements McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME  .