Pleasant Valley (formerly of Hyde Park) - Virginia E. DeGroodt, 83, a lifelong area resident, died peacefully at home in Pleasant Valley on May 25, 2021 with her family by her side. Affectionately known as 'Bunny" to many, she was a former fifty-year resident of Hyde Park. Born in Poughkeepsie on May 18, 1938, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Virginia Spilbor Anson, and a graduate of Poughkeepsie High School. An active member of the United Methodist Church of Hyde Park, Bunny served on the Worship and Hospitality Committees and was a longtime volunteer with Hyde Park Meals-on-Wheels. She was also active with the Vassar Hospital Mother's Club and the Hyde Park Food Pantry for many years. Her hobbies included traveling, playing golf, and snow skiing. Early in her working years, Bunny worked for the NY Telephone Company before taking a break to raise her family. She rejoined the workforce at the former Shermans Furniture Store in Poughkeepsie, ultimately retiring in 1995. On December 5, 1959 in the former Washington Street Methodist Church, Poughkeepsie, she married Earl L. DeGroodt. Her husband of sixty-one years survives at home. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two daughters, Colleen Welch (Christopher) and Bonnie Germano; four grandchildren, Shannon DiValentino, Crystal Kasten, Michael Germano, and Nicole Welch; and four great-grandchildren, Audrey, Ben, Vienna, and Giuliana. She is also survived by her sisters, Isabelle Ferris, Cele Mettice, Mickey Hannaburgh, Dawn Davies, Margaret Davies, and Patricia Sherman; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a granddaughter, Jessica Germano; brother, Kenneth Anson; and sister, Sandra Palmatier. In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial visitation will be from 4 to 7pm on June 4th, 2021, at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park. A prayer service will be held at 6pm during the visitation with Rev. Kregg Gabor officiating. Masks will be required by all those not vaccinated. A Memorial Service will be held at The United Methodist Church of Hyde Park at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the DeGroodt family respectfully request memorial donations to the United Methodist Church of Hyde Park, 1 Church Street, Hyde Park, NY 12538. To send an online condolence or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.