Obituary of Bernice Klein

It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our mother and grandmother at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 1, 2014, in her 85th year. Bernice, formerly of Elmira, was the wife of the late Roy Elgin Klein (2009). Beloved mother of Roy B. (Anne) Klein and Vonda (Terry) Dinelle, all of Kitchener. Cherished grandmother of Roy Adam (Robin) Klein of Elmira, Danielle Klein (Andrew), Ryan (Krystle) Dinelle, all of Kitchener, and Tyler (Kim) Dinelle of Baden. Doting great-grandma of Riley and Makayla Klein, Victoria Koebel, Tristan and Taylor Bran, Aidan and Keira Dinelle. Loving sister of Edna Kludys, Casmire (Nellie) Ziolkowski, Edward (Geraldine) Ziol, Stanley (Carol) Ziolkowski, and Marjorie (Eric) Plein. Bernice is lovingly remembered by her sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Clara and Bruno Ziolkowski, daughter Valerie, brother Walter, sisters Vonda McMorran, Laura Meyers, Cecilia Damen, Helen Magwood, Lottie Fries, and Lucy Weigel. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Sunday, January 5 from 2-5 p.m. only and on Monday, January 6 from 7-9 p.m. only. Parish prayers will be offered at the funeral home on Monday evening. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Teresa of Avila RC Church, 19 Flamingo Dr., Elmira on Tuesday, January 7 at 11 a.m. followed by interment in St. Teresa’s RC Cemetery, Elmira. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Service Summary Visitation at the funeral home on Sunday, January 5 from 2-5 p.m. and on Monday, January 6 from 7-9 p.m. ~ Parish prayers will be offered at the funeral home on Monday evening. ~ Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Teresa of Avila RC Church, 19 Flamingo Dr., Elmira on Tuesday, January 7 at 11 a.m. followed by interment in St. Teresa’s RC Cemetery. ~ Donations to Grand River Regional Cancer Centre (835 King Street West Kitchener, ON N2G 1G3(519)749-4370 www.grhf.org)