Obituary of Bertha Frey

Frey, Bertha Mae ~ Peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Grand River Hospital after a brief, courageous battle with cancer, in her 73rd year. Bertha Frey, of Hawkesville, was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Frey (2002). Loved mother of Murray and his friend Sandy of Hawkesville, Terry and Liz of Hawkesville, Donna and Paul Steinman of Shakespeare, Yvonne and Darryl Bender of St. Clements. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Charity (Tim), Nick (Jocelyn), Stacey, Cassidy, Carly and Katelyn, and her great-grandchildren Ruth and Emery. Dear sister of Doris Metzger and Ruth Ann (Mel) Irish. Also remembered by many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents Elmer and Mabel Streicher. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira today (Monday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Private interment will take place. A memorial service will be held in Hawkesville Mennonite Church on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Perry Bartel officiating. In Bertha’s memory, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy by the family. “A mother’s love is something no one can explain!” Service Summary Visitation: Monday, April 15, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home ~ Service: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Hawkesville Mennonite Church ~ Donations: Canadian Cancer Society, Waterloo Region Unit 108 Ahrens Steet West Unit 4 Kitchener, ON N2H 4C3; To donate on-line: www.cancer.ca or call 519-886-8888