Obituary for Irene Baer
BAER, Alice Irene (née Miller) - at the age of 85, having lived a full life, Irene passed away peacefully at Woodstock Hospital, on December 24, 2020.
She lived her final years, with several health challenges but with the same gratitude, strength, and courage that she showed throughout her life. A woman of faith and trust in her Lord, she lived a life containing hardships and struggles but also great joy and was greatly loved.
Irene was the beloved wife of the late Frank Baer 1989. Lovingly remembered by her children Roy of R.R. 1 Tavistock, Mary (Richard) Bauman of Elmira, William (Debora) of Stratford, and Maxwell (Carol) of R.R. 2 Tavistock, Victor predeceased 1973. Grandmother to 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Irene is also remembered by siblings Patricia (George predeceased) Bruce of Woodstock, Donald Miller d. (Joanann) of Brockville, and Eleanor Miller of Simcoe.
Irene loved her family, and farming her farm in Oxford County. Through the years she enjoyed many hobbies but her favourite was always caring for her cows. She was a sister of the Rebecca Lodge Assembly of Ontario, she was known for her kind nature and fun sense of humour. We will miss you our family matriarch.
A private family graveside service will take place at the Blandford-Blenhiem Mennonite Cemetery Township Rd 10, Bright, ON. On Monday December 28, 2020.
A special thank you to the caring staff at both the Woodstock Hospital and the Stratford General Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Woodstock Hospital Foundation or the Stratford General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements entrusted to Smith-LeRoy Funeral Home, 69 Wellington Street North, Woodstock. Condolences may be posted at www.smithleroy.com.
She lived her final years, with several health challenges but with the same gratitude, strength, and courage that she showed throughout her life. A woman of faith and trust in her Lord, she lived a life containing hardships and struggles but also great joy and was greatly loved.
Irene was the beloved wife of the late Frank Baer 1989. Lovingly remembered by her children Roy of R.R. 1 Tavistock, Mary (Richard) Bauman of Elmira, William (Debora) of Stratford, and Maxwell (Carol) of R.R. 2 Tavistock, Victor predeceased 1973. Grandmother to 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Irene is also remembered by siblings Patricia (George predeceased) Bruce of Woodstock, Donald Miller d. (Joanann) of Brockville, and Eleanor Miller of Simcoe.
Irene loved her family, and farming her farm in Oxford County. Through the years she enjoyed many hobbies but her favourite was always caring for her cows. She was a sister of the Rebecca Lodge Assembly of Ontario, she was known for her kind nature and fun sense of humour. We will miss you our family matriarch.
A private family graveside service will take place at the Blandford-Blenhiem Mennonite Cemetery Township Rd 10, Bright, ON. On Monday December 28, 2020.
A special thank you to the caring staff at both the Woodstock Hospital and the Stratford General Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Woodstock Hospital Foundation or the Stratford General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements entrusted to Smith-LeRoy Funeral Home, 69 Wellington Street North, Woodstock. Condolences may be posted at www.smithleroy.com.