Obituary
Renate Matilda Mortensen
(Nee: Niessen)
March 8, 1952 – May 14, 2021
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear wife and mother, Renate, on May 14, 2021 at the age of 69. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 35 years, Richard W; her mother, Margaret Niessen; her children, Jennifer (Nicole), and Richard K. (Emily); her grandchildren, Taylor, William and Benjamin; her siblings Claudia Nevery, and Eric Niessen (Kerry); her extended family, and many cherished friends. Renate was predeceased by her loving father Helmut Niessen, and younger brother Raymond. Renate was born to Margaret and Helmut Niessen on March 8th, 1952 in Cologne, Germany. At the age of 4, Renate and her family immigrated to Canada seeking a better life. They settled in Streetsville Mississauga, where she grew up and attended highschool. Renate had a love of dance and music, beginning ballet and tap lessons at age 6. At age 10 she began playing piano and eventually achieved her certification at the Royal Conservatory of Music, in Toronto. As a teenager and into adulthood, she had a keen interest in real estate and property management. She worked successfully in that industry and in 1982 met the love of her life, Richard W. (Rick) Mortensen. Together, Renate and Rick created a beautiful life raising two children, building two successful businesses together, and always living life to the fullest. They lived on Catchacoma Lake for 17 years, enjoying their family, gardening, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, and entertaining. Renate was known for being a devoted wife and mother, a compassionate person with a great sense of humour, the life of the party, and a great friend. A celebration of life will be held in her honour with family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Hospice Peterborough at www.hospicepeterborough.org.
“Sailing takes me away to where I’ve always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
And soon I will be free”
Christopher Cross ~ “Sailing”
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Renate Matilda Niessen Mortensen March 8 1952 May 14 2021 (age 69)..
Death notice for the town of: Peterborough, Province: Ontario