Passed away peacefully on May 31, 2017 at Sunnyside Home in Kitchener.

Loving mother of Mario (Joy), Peter and Greg. Sadly missed by friends and family here as well as in Slovenia and Australia.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 16 at 2:00 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, 71 Rothsay Avenue, Kitchener N2B 3N4.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

Madeline Margaret Guth (nee; Tschirhart)

It is with the most profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Mitzi Guth after a very brief struggle with Leukemia. Mitzi died quietly and peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital, Kitchener on May 27th, 2017 at the age of 86.

She is survived by five of her six children; Mary Lou Hale (Larry), Michael Guth (Christine); Kathy Hesch (Phil), Terry Guth and Gary Guth (Charlene). She is predeceased by her husband Adam R. Guth (1967) and her daughter Susan Coleman (May 2017). She is survived by one sister, Rose Lehmann of Kitchener and by 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren as well as  numerous nephews and nieces. She is also survived by her sister in law Katharine Small (Harvey), of Cambridge.

Mitzi was born November 28, 1930 in the village of Maryhill and grew up during the height of the Great Depression. She was the youngest of nine children, having two sisters and six brothers. Mitzi met her future husband Adam in Kitchener where he had become the new butcher. The new arrival from German speaking Transylvania caught her eye and soon they were to be married, producing six children. Tragically widowed at 36 years old, Mitzi showed her strength to the world having to raise six children on her own. Precious few resources were available to her to help raise the children. Mitzi held onto the family home and continued to provide for each one of her children. She toiled away at Greb Shoes for many years rising to the rank of supervisor. She took on many home sewing jobs to raise extra money, having made both bridal gowns and bridesmaid’s gowns for several neighbours, relatives and friends. All the while making sure all six of her children were always well fed and properly clothed. Her work ethic, grit and determination held our family together and instilled in us the values we all possess today. 

Mitzi was known for her culinary skills often drawing on lessons she learned during the Depression and a family holiday together always eagerly anticipated her contribution. She was a gifted self- taught baker as well, producing memorable cakes and pies. Mitzi was as comfortable with a fishing pole in her hand as she was with butcher knife. Family butchering day always signaled pork patties or homemade sausage for supper!

A family game night inevitably involved her as the centre of attention, with all her kids having a great laugh at her expense. Usually it was Mitzi, with a great twinkle in her eye that would be laughing at herself the loudest.

Madeline was the pillar of the family. She was deeply loved and respected by her many relatives. She enjoyed the visits she received from her nieces and nephews and looked forward to their life experiences and stories. She was a creative and hard working woman and passed these traits on to family members

Mitzi had been a mentor and a confidant to us but what she had been most of all is an inspiration. We will strive to honour her memory.

Mom, we miss you so much. You taught us to be respectful and inclusive. You showed us how to be brave without aggression and how to be proud with humility. You planted the seed of curiosity in all of us and you were wise enough to stand back and let us each spread our wings. You taught us about strength both in character and family. You loved and were loved. You were our refuge, our voice of reason and our rock. You always had our backs.

We love you Mom.

At Mom’s request there will be no Funeral or Visitation. As a way of remembrance, donations may be made to the Canadian Kidney Foundation or the charity of your choice.

A very special and warm thank you to the Nurses and Doctors of floor six at St. Mary’s Hospital. Our family is deeply grateful for your care and compassion.

There will be a memorial service or celebration of life at a later date for our mother.

Passed away peacefully at Innisfree House on May 13, 2017 in her 92nd year.

Forever loved and remembered by her husband of 70 years, Stanley Graber and children Paul (Kitchener) and Donna (Toronto). Predeceased by parents Florence and Frank Rosebrugh, brothers Leslie, Wilfred and Ron and sister Mildred Schwartz.

Cremation has taken place and a private time of remembrance has been held by her family.
Memorial donations to Innisfree House or HopeSpring would be appreciated.

Peacefully at Innisfree House on Friday, May 5, 2017 in her 96th year.

Born in Aleksandrow, Poland to parents Leopold and Ida Peter on October 18, 1921.

Loving wife for 43 years to the late Benno (Ben) Scherfer (1987). Survived by daughters Ursula and Evelyn of Kitchener; step-daughter Margit Ischovitsch of California; grandsons Ronald Ischovitsch (Brandi) of Texas and Timothy Lee Wilhelm (Raychel) of the UK; great-grand step-son Skyler Moon and extended family in Germany. Predeceased by her infant son Uwe, brother Erwin Peter, son-in-law Fred Ischovitsch and grand-daughter Susan Ischovitsch.

Helen loved to laugh. She also very much enjoyed her china painting and learning new things – especially how things work and are made. Her inquiring mind no doubt played a big part in keeping her mind surprisingly sharp.

Special thanks to Dr. Casey, Dr. Decarolis, Dr. Coyn, the staff and volunteers at Trinity Village Studios for their kindness and compassionate care as Helen’s care needs increased and to Innisfree House staff for providing comfort in her final days.

Cremation has taken place. At her request, a small private family service has been held.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Trinity Village Studios (Lutheran Homes), Innisfree House, the Hospice Waterloo Region or a charity of choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday May 5, 2017 at Trinity Village Care Centre at the age of 73.

 Beloved husband and best friend of Barbara for 52 years. Proud Father to Edward (Cathie) and Jeffrey.  Loving Grampa to John, Melissa and Isaac. Predeceased by his Brother Thomas, Mother and Father in Law Ida and Edward Longmire and Brother in law and friend David Longmire 2017. Terry will be greatly missed by many sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews and friends.

Terry “Short Haul” was a retired employee from McKinley Transport of 38 years. He was also a proud member of the Knights of Columbus.

Special thanks to the staff of Trinity Village Care Centre for the care and compassion shown to Terry.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Terry’s Life will be held on Saturday May 13, 2017, from 1 - 4 p.m. in The Berkley Room at Bingemans Park, 425 Bingemans Center Drive Kitchener.

As an expression of sympathy donations to the Alzheimer’s Association of Canada in Terry’s name would be appreciated by the Family.