Beloved companion of the late Robert Dietrich. Dear mother of Jim (Betty), Paul (Cheryl), Doug (Donna), and Patti Newell. Also remembered by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her son John (1967), and her brothers Mario and Bruno. Lena's family will receive relatives and friends at Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre, 1001 Ottawa St. S., Kitchener, (519-743-8900), on Friday, December 28, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m., where the funeral service will be held in the chapel at 1:30 p.m. Interment at Parkview Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations would be appreciated to Alzheimer Society of Waterloo Wellington, 831 Frederick St., Kitchener, ON N2B 2B4. Online condolences at www.westmountfuneralchapel.com