SCHMIDT, GERDA – The family of Gerda Schmidt sadly announce her passing on July 12, 2011 at Centennial Place Long Term Care in Millbrook, at 88 years of age. Predeceased by Adam, her husband of 66 years, Gerda will be greatly missed by her children, Elvira (Gunter), Eberhard (Karin), and Cornelia (Bruce), and grandchildren Gaby (Derek), Carolyn (Kevin), Jennifer, Lyndsay and Michael, and great-grandchildren Sasha, Jacob and Hannah. Gerda immigrated to Canada in 1964 and worked hard to make a bright future for her family. She loved spending time with her family and especially enjoyed her retirement years in Lagoon City, ON. Gerda loved to cook, bake and was known for her special talent in sewing and handicrafts. A very special thank you to the exceptional staff at Centennial Place for their care and compassion during this difficult time. Visitation will be held at Jerrett Funeral Home - Vaughan Chapel 8088 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON, L4J 1W3, on Sunday, July 17, from 2:00-4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Heart & Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by Gerda’s family. Online condolences may be made at www.comstockfuneralhome.com.
Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
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