Gertrude Stewart
1925-2021
Stewart, Gertrude Frieda (Gert,
Gertie)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our
wonderful Mom and Grama on Thursday August 26, 2021, at her home and
in the presence of her loving family. Predeceased by her husband
William (Bill) Coulter Stewart (2007), she is survived by her
daughters Lynn Meihm and her husband David, and Elaine Copp, and her
grandchildren Evan, Mark (Alana), and Rachel (Manni) Meihm, Lily and
Adelaide Copp, and great granddaughter Avery Meihm.
Gertie was born in Regina on October 21, 1925, to her
hardworking German immigrant parents, Selma and Clemens Kinzel, where,
growing up with her sister Margaret, she learned some of her many
talents such as baking, knitting and sewing. After marrying Bill and
living in small town Saskatchewan for several years, the family moved
to Guelph in 1969, where she enjoyed a long administrative career at
the OVC. Following her retirement, she devoted her time to her
grandchildren and cheering them on in their various activities, baking
her cinnamon buns, knitting scarves and blankets for family and
friends, travelling, and attending musical productions with her close
friends and family. Gertie was blessed with wonderful
neighbours and friends and enjoyed her many grand dogs through the
years. We will all miss her love, kindness, strength and
support.
Special thanks to Dr. David Hood for his unprecedented care
throughout the years and especially in her final days, and to the
Bayshore PSWs who attended to her with compassion and care during her
final weeks at home. As per her wishes, there will be a
small graveside service with immediate family in the coming days and
we will celebrate her life with a special dinner at her favourite
restaurant, The Keg. If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian
Cancer Society 1-800-268-8874, or a charity of your choice. May she
rest in peace. Arrangements entrusted to
GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre
& Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph,
(519-824-0031). We invite you to
leave your memories and donations online at: www.gilchristchapel.com
and they will be forwarded to the family.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gertrude Stewart 19252021..
Death notice for the town of: Guelph, Province: Ontario