Quast, Sonja (nee Ross); With great sadness we announce the passing of Sonja Quast, with her family by her side at the Grand River Hospital on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 in her 64th year. Dearly loved wife of Robert, loving mother of Tracey (Brent) Schlumkoski and Tanya (Calvin) Biefer. Cherished grandmother to Tyler Schlumkoski, Brooke Schlumkoski, Brittney Biefer and Preston Biefer. Lovingly remembered by her brother Terry Ross (Debbie), brother-in-law William Quast (Marilyn), sister-in-law Angeline Quast (John May), and by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Harold (1983) and Maria (nee VanWynsberghe, 2004) Ross and by her sister Debbie Ross at birth (1957). Born in Wingham on July 19, 1947, Sonja enjoyed a 24 year career with the Bank of Montreal. Sonja loved to spend time at the family trailer and worked at the Albion Hotel as a housekeeper, worked with Robert as a courier until she finally retired and spent last summer into fall at the trailer enjoying the finer things in life. The family extends many thanks to Dr’s Cruickshank, Shahi, Jakda, and Califaretti, ER Nurses, Tonya & Pauline, 6th floor nurses Jessica, Rebecca, Tong, Wendy and Lindsay, the GRRCC support staff and homecare nurses Lori, Dorothy, Robin, Barb and Sherry. Friends will be received at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral home, 621 King Street West on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Parish prayers will be recited at 3:30 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Tom Vermiglio of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church officiating. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers donation to the Grand River Regional Cancer Center greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.ratzbechtelfuneralhome.com
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