Obituary of Mabel Elizabeth Chalmers

Mabel Elizabeth (Chamberlain) Chalmers 1926 - 2017 It is with sadness and loss that we announce the passing of our mother Mabel on Thursday, March 9, 2017. She passed away peacefully, at home in Elmira, surrounded by her loving family. Mabel was the beloved wife of the late John Chalmers (October 2001). Loving mother of Julie and Lloyd Eby, Irene and Tom Murray, the late Bill (2004) and Betty Chalmers, June and Wayne Martin, Florence and Eddie Holterman, and Ken Chalmers and Dianne Hilker, all from the Elmira area. Loved and fondly remembered by 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law Florence Chamberlain, Evelyn Jonas and Hazel Cameron, and many nieces and nephews. Dear daughter of the late Joseph and Florence Chamberlain. Also predeceased by her granddaughter Annette Eby, and 12 brothers and sisters. The family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday, March 12, 2017 from 1-4 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. A funeral service, officiated by Pastor Dave Tiessen, will be held on Monday, March 13, 2017 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will take place at West Montrose United Church Cemetery. A reception will follow in the church hall. Special thanks to the palliative care team that supported and cared for Mom over the past months. In Mabel's memory, donations to the Grand River Hospital Foundation (Regional Cancer Centre) would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com