She will be missed by her children, Markus (Valdine), Andrea (Roland), and Helga; and grandchildren, Catherine and Jason.
She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years Otto; her parents, August Branding and Frieda Kipp; and her brother Klaus Branding (Ingrid).
Edith was born in Bielefeld, Germany. She immigrated to Canada in April 1958 to join her fiancée Otto. They were married May 31, 1958 in Winnipeg.
After working as a seamstress in Germany, Edith flourished into the role of mother and homemaker. Edith enjoyed entertaining family, friends and foreign students in her home. She enjoyed playing the organ and singing hymns and German Folk songs. Edith and Otto sang in the choir at Evangelical Fellowship Chapel and in their later years with the Golden Echoes Senior Choir at Grant Memorial Baptist Church.
The family would like to thank the staff of West Park Manor and Meadowood Manor Personal Care Home for their kind and compassionate care of our mom. The family would also like to thank Dr. Chandran Baker, Pan Am Pain Clinic and Dr. Oliver Bereznay for their care.
Cremation has taken place and a private burial will take place at a future date.
"Count your Blessings, count them one by one. Count your Blessings, see what God has done."
As written in our Mom's personal testimony, we give Praise and Glory to our God for our Mom's precious life.
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