It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Pieter de Groot on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Sunset Manor in Collingwood at the age of 82. Pieter was the beloved husband of Miep de Groot - Bagchus for over 59 years. Loving Father of Peter, Cora (Tom), Wilma (George), Yvonne (Bill) and Martin (Jonna). Cherished Grandfather "Opa" of Rachelle (Hartaarn), Anna, Stephanie (Ross), Mathew (Violet), Jenny, Katie (Trevor), Mark (Simiao), Tamara and Allison. Great Grandfather "Opa" of: Elijah, Andrew, Danielle, Aaron, Patrick, Rundeep, Bronwyn, Avery, Tarkul, Juliet, Jacob and Laura. Pieter is predeceased by siblings Klaas, Marie, Neeltje and Jan and survived by brother Dirk. Pieter was born in Marken, Holland and came to Canada in 1963 to work at the Collingwood Shipyards, first as a Draftsman in the Drawing Office and then as the Foreman of the Joiner Shop. Pieter's passion was woodworking with outstanding skills in carving. Pieter loved to volunteer and spent much time driving for the Red Cross and on many mission trips working on Hurricane Relief with the DRS Disaster Response Site with the Christian Reformed Church. His warm smile and wonderful singing voice will be fondly remembered and missed by all who knew him. Pieter's family would like to thank all the nurses, PSW's and staff at Sunset Manor, especially those on Simcoe West. A special thanks to Cindy Harvey who kept Pieter's hands busy and Dr. Engell (we hope you have solved the puzzle) and the rest of the nursing staff. Pieter was provided exemplary care through his journey with Dementia and thanked all with his singing! Memorial donations may be made to the VON or to the Collingwood Christian Reformed Church. Due to Covid-19 restrictions the funeral is by invitation only but a zoom link can be found on the Chatterson Funeral Home website: www.chattersonfuneralhome.com for Saturday March 20, 2021 at 11 o'clock. Zoom Information: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87033222045 Meeting ID: 870 3322 2045 Passcode: 12345