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Emerson Frey Obituary
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Frey, Emerson
On Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in his 83rd year, Emerson Frey passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife Janice of 61 years by his side, as a result of a stroke. Emerson courageously battled illness for the last 18 months, surpassing doctor’s expectations.
He is survived by his wife Janice; children Ivy, and Ken (Valérie); grandchildren Ashley, Faith, Samuel, and Mathieu. Will be greatly missed by his siblings George (Almeda), Harvey, Sue Howden, Naomi (Laverne) Smith, Anna (Allan) Brubacher, many nieces, nephews, and their families.
Predeceased by parents Abraham and Melinda Frey; siblings Lena, Judy, Selina, Jake; brothers-in-law Van Johnston, Lorne Howden, Gordon Martin; sisters-in-law Mary Frey, and Marie Martin.
Visitation will take place on Friday, May 16, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira, and on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Listowel Mennonite Church, 465 Maitland Ave. S., Listowel. Reception to follow. Interment in Hawkesville Cemetery at a later date.
The service will be livestreamed and will be available on Emerson’s tribute page of the funeral home website.
A special thank you to our PSW Rob, the nursing team, as well as our incredibly supportive neighbours and friends for all of their compassion and care during Emerson’s illness.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to Listowel Mennonite Church or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through the funeral home.
www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com
Donations:
To donate direct, please send cheques or donate online to the charity of your choice. Call us at the funeral home, 519-669-2207 and we will place a card to the family (as always, we still accept cash or cheque at the funeral home)
Listowel Mennonite Church
465 Maitland Ave S, Listowel, ON N4W 2M7
Memorial donations may be sent by e-transfer to:
treasurer@lmchurch.ca
Heart & Stroke Foundation
1300 – 2300 Yonge St.
Box 2414
Toronto, ON M4P 1E4
1-888-473-4636
heartandstroke.ca
October 28 1941
May 14 2025
Death notice for the town of: Elmira, Province: Ontario
death notice Emerson Frey October 28 1941
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obituaries notice Emerson Frey October 28 1941
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