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Mitzi Guth

5/27/2017

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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.
5 Comments
CHRISTINA DEAN
5/30/2017 05:01:29 pm

Terry-So saddened to hear about MITZI,She was a great mentor and friend,a wonderful co-worker at Grebs,someone you could always depend on.You and your family have lost so much lately,please know you are not alone,you are in my thoughts and prayers.CHRIS D

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Tom Lang
5/31/2017 07:35:32 pm

I am so sorry for your loss.
Reading your story just goes to show what a great, strong woman she was.
My mother Lucy, who also worked at Greb Shoes, lost her husband Bob when she was 38, with 2 young children to raise.
I remember the difficult times we had, and your mom went through all that with 6 kids..I can’t imagine what that would have been like.
It just goes to show how strong a mother’s love can be when it comes to providing for her children, and with your story, it sounds like you had one of the best. She will surely be missed.

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RoseMary (Kraemer)Blenkiron
6/1/2017 09:32:28 am

On behalf of Jean Kraemer and all of our family, we would like to give you our sincere sympathies on the loss of Mitzi and Susan. We have wonderful childhood memories that we can all cherish. We will keep you all in our prayers.

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Darlene Furlong
6/2/2017 08:55:27 am

Mitzi was a good friend to my mother Dorothy and as a child I have memories of being at your house. Yours like ours was filled with lots of kids and activity. May she rest in peace.

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Mary Mansfield link
6/2/2017 03:23:09 pm

My deepest condolences to the Family. I only new Madeline for about three years. But she had become one of my most favorite
clients. She was always happy when she came to get her hair done.
She never complained even when you knew she was in pain. I always looked forward to seeing her. She would share with me her soup recipes or any new recipes she tried. She loved her kids all the same and she loved her little bird. I will greatly miss her as well.

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