passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital at the age of 82.
Loving mother of Reinhold Beutler and his wife Susan, Margaret Morris and her husband Ken, Peter Beutler and his wife Karin all of K-W. Dear Oma to John O'Krafka (Julie), Amanda O'Krafka (Jamie), Shannon Morris (Amy), Luke Morris, Peter Jr. Beutler (Tamara), Bradley Beutler (Jessica), Shauna Beutler. Great-Oma to Clay, Chloe, Samantha, Kiera, Hayley and Liam.
The family of Agnes Beutler will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, June 28, 2007 from 1-1:45 PM at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener. Funeral service 2 PM in the chapel of the funeral home followed by a reception.
Rev. Neil Thomsen of Reformation Lutheran Church officiating.
Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy donations to the C.N.I.B would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).
Special thanks to the staff at Grand River and St. Mary's Hospitals for all their care and support.
Currie, Clarence Arthur
passed away peacefully, at Victoria Hospital, London, on Friday, June 22, 2007 at the age of 71.
Beloved husband of the late Eva (nee Dickens) Currie (2000). Dear father of Tim Currie and his wife Val of Waterloo, Cindy Clarke and her husband David of Kitchener, Joel Currie and his wife Christine of Cambridge. Grandfather of Vanessa, Daniel, Crystal, Christopher, Jessica and Justine. Great-grandfather of Mason and Katrina. Dear brother of Frances Meldrum of Kitchener and Diane Crowthers of North Bay. Remembered by his father-in-law Bill Collins, brother-in-law Mike Collins, of B.C., sister-in-law Brenda and her husband Joe Bourget of Calgary and many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents Daniel and Ida (nee Myre) Currie, sisters May, Shirley and Ann and brother-in-laws Murray Fries, Jim Crowthers, Jim Brown, Richard Rejesky and Bill Dickens.
Clarence retired from Canada Post and will be missed by his friends and colleges.
Cremation has taken place.
A memorial service will take place will take place 3 PM on Thursday, June 28, 2007 at the K-W Naval Association, 315 Weber St., N., Waterloo.
As expressions of sympathy donations to Navy Club or the Royal Canadian Legion, Grand Bend may be made by calling the Henry Walser Funeral Home.
Special thanks to all the staff at Victoria Hospital, London for all their care.
Georgiou, Yiannakis “John”
passed away at Freeport Health Centre of the Grand River Hospital on Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at the age of 62 years.
Dearly missed by his children, Maggie (Robert) Watson and George (Karen) Georgiou and his grandchildren, Alex, Johnny, Anna, Christopher and Nathan.
Prayers will be offered in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday July 7, 2007 at 8:30am followed by procession to St. Peter St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church (527 Bridgeport Rd. Kitchener) for John's Funeral Service at 9am. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Milton.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society and may be obtained through the Henry Walser Funeral Home, Kitchener
Janet Glaister
passed away peacefully at her home with her family lovingly by her side on Thursday, June 28, 2007 at the age of 54.
Beloved wife and soul mate of Bill Glaister for 38 years. Loving mother of Jennifer McQuillin and her husband David of Waterloo, Greg Glaister and his wife Marissa of Kitchener. Cherished Nana of Brianna, Meghan and Jack. Loving daughter of Dora May Thibodeau and the late Raymond of Kitchener. Dear sister of Mary Dopp (Randy), Susan Longman (Russell), Steven Thibodeau (Jennifer), Mark Thibodeau (Jacinthe), James Thibodeau (Susan), Andrew Thibodeau (Mabel), John Thibodeau (Dale). Adored sister-in-law of Linda Owens (Bill), Jim Glaister (Roslyn). Janet will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and friends.
Janet was an RPN at Grand River Hospital since 1994. Her passion was for liturgical dance and she was a joyful member of the Merry Hearts Society.
Please come rejoice with us as we celebrate Janet's triumphant return to the Lord. Her faith and spirit never wavered. Her grace inspired us all. Janet, we will miss you with all our hearts, but find comfort in your peace.
Janet's family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, June 30th from 2-4 p.m. and Sunday, July 1st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener. Visitation will continue on Monday, July 2, 2007 at Good Samaritan Church, 7100 Kramp Rd. Breslau, at 10 a.m. followed by a Celebration of Janet's life at 11 a.m. Pastor Ralph Rutledge officiating. Interment at Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo followed by a reception at the Henry Walser Funeral Home.
Special thanks to Drs. Campbell, Anello and Casey for your compassionate care.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to World Vision 'Drill a Deep Well' would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the Henry Walser Funeral Home)
Goetz, Elizabeth “Betty”
Born in Topsail, Newfoundland and a long time resident of Kitchener, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, June 18, 2007 at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital at the age of 71.
Beloved wife of Douglas Goetz of Neustadt for 50 years. Loving mother of Brian Goetz (Judy), Kim Gingerich (Keith), and Wayne Goetz. Dear grandmother of Candice, Stephanie, Joshua, Janine and Jared. Fondly remembered by two special young men Ross Henry (Janice) and Roy Henry (Louise). Dear sister of Gerald O'Brien (Edna), Bonnie Blunden (Fred). Elizabeth will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Pierce and Mary (nee Murphy) O'Brien and four brothers Richard, Pierce, Raymond and Kevin.
Betty's family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM and on Friday from 10-10:45 AM at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener. Funeral service 11 am on Friday, June 22, 2007 in the chapel of the funeral home followed by a reception.
Interment Woodland Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations to Grand River Regional Cancer Centre and Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).
Heer, Gerald "Jerry"
passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital at the age of 69.
Beloved husband of Sandra (nee Evans) Heer for 49 years. Loving father of Kerry Heer (Judith) of Kitchener, Mark Heer (Mary Hart) of Cambridge, Scott Heer of Guelph. Dear grandfather Wesley, Curtis, Ashley, Nicole and Jason. Great-grandfather of Hailey. Dear brother of Elaine (Robert) Peterson and brother-in-law of Heather (Ronald) Baker. Jerry will be missed by many nieces and nephews.
Jerry was the owner of Heer's Camera Shop Inc. and was a member of The Westmount Golf and Country Club and Twin City Kiwanis. He was actively involved in many sports as both a coach and umpire.
Jerry's family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, June 23rd and Sunday, June 24th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener. A funeral service for Jerry will be held in the funeral home chapel on Monday, June 25, 2007 at 2 p.m. Cremation to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Grand River Regional Cancer Center or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).
