Annie Elizabeth Sider

SIDER, Annie Elizabeth (nee Winger) – Passed away peacefully at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, Ontario on Thursday January 3, 2013 at age 102. Beloved wife of Bruce Henry Sider (2002). Loving mother of Donald, Raymond and wife Sandra, Douglas and wife Charlotte, Edward and wife Nancy and Marilyn Graybill. Fondly remembered by 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 5 great great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Jessie and Catherine Winger, son Harold, daughter-in-law Marion and son-in-law Robert Graybill, brothers Melvin, Irvin, Benjamin, Earl and sisters Evelyn Travor and Beulah Shoup.

Annie was a lifelong devoted member of the Brethren in Christ Church, serving in many leadership capacities including children’s programs and hospitality. In Annie’s tenth decade, revenues from her hand made note cards supported orphaned children in developing countries around the world. Annie will be remembered for her generous spirit, her kind heart, deep love for her family and her absolute allegiance to Jesus.

The family expresses sincere thanks to the very professional and compassionate staff at Fairview Mennonite Home, especially during Annie's final days. Mom loved you very much.

The family will receive friends at Fairview Mennonite Home (Main Auditorium), 515 Langs Drive, Cambridge on Saturday January 5, 2013 from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Fairview Mennonite Home on Sunday January 6, 2013 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Rosebank Cemetery, Kitchener, Ontario.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to Fairview Mennonite Home would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Barthel Funeral Home, Cambridge, Ontario N3H 3J8 (519)-653-3251.