At St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton on Thursday, December 12, 2013 Barbara Elaine Pfander, at the age of 56, passed away. Beloved daughter of Norman (September 2003) and Ethel Pfander. Dear sister of Patricia Leeuwestein (Hans) of Dorchester, Kenneth (Kathryn) of Belleville, Ronald (Jacqueline) of Katrine. Aunt to Jailynn Jones (Mark), Dori Davis (Tim), Elizabeth Leeuwestein (December 1987), and Cheryl Schmehl (Matthew). Great-aunt to Alex, Megan, Logan, Tyler, Breanne, Rhys and Carly. Barb was an active member of Girl Guides of Canada and received the Bronze Medal of Merit. Cremation has taken place. Family will receive friends at the Marlatt Funeral Home “Swackhamer Chapel”, 195 King St. West, Dundas on Sunday, December 15 from 2-4 p.m. and on Monday December 16 from 10 -11 a.m. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held in the on Monday, December 16, 2013 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Diabetes Association or the M.S. Society would be appreciated. On-line tributes may be made at www.marlattfhdundas.com