St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Welland, Ontario, Canada

BENDER, Cecil Oscar – On Sunday, October 26, 2014 after having lived a wonderful and fulfilling life, Cecil passed away at the age of 81. Loving husband and best friend of Carole Jean (nee Morris) for 56 years. Cherished father of Cindy Belvedere (Rico), Bill Bender, Pam Coring (Jamie) and Dave Bender (Jan). Proud Poppa of Jack and Georgia Bender. Survived by his sister Barbara Lanneval and predeceased by his brother Earl Alvin. Predeceased by his parents the late William Edgar and Nettie Elnora of Port Colborne. Cecil was a cottage enthusiast throughout his life having spent many years at Morgan’s Point and Sauble Beach. He was an employee of Bell Canada for 40 years and more recently Cecil’s involvement as a working partner in WRB Sales for the last 25 years. His community involvement was extensive including; Board of Director, Mapleview Charities, St. Matthews Church- where he was an active member and Chair of the Endowment Committee and was a lifelong member and volunteer at the YMCA. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at PLEASANTVIEW FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY (2000 Merrittville Hwy, Thorold 905-892-1699) from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A memorial service to celebrate Cecil’s life will be held on Friday, October 31, 2014 at 11 am in the funeral home chapel. Private interment to take place at a later date. If desired, memorial donations to Mapleview Charities (local youth based charity) and St. Matthews Lutheran Church (Endowment Fund) would be appreciated. Share valued memories, photos and condolences at www.pleasantviewcemetery.ca

WANNEFRIED, Ida (nee Nassut) – Passed away peacefully at Heidehof Home for the Aged in St. Catharines on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Gustav Albert Wannefried (1998). Cherished mother of Debbie Stirling and Edith Wood (Larry). Loving Oma of Cindy Brown (Daryl), David Wood (Lori), Sara Stirling, Kelsey Stirling, great-Oma of Lindsay McKeen (Dave), Tyler, Emily, Joshua and great-great Oma of Ryder. Dear sister of Martha Fittkau (late Bruno), Meta Heppner (late Gus) and Edith Scholz (late Ernest). Also survived by several nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents Albert and Mina Nassut, son Harry Wannefried and his wife Anne, sister Herta Mueller (Wilfred) and brother Alfred Nassut (Wanda). Ida was a long time member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Welland and a former member of Club Reingold. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends at the H.L. CUDNEY FUNERAL HOME , 241 West Main Street, Welland on Monday, September 15th from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Pastor Jukka Saarinen will conduct the funeral service in the Cudney Chapel on Tuesday, September 16th at 11 a.m. followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church would be appreciated by Ida’s family. Online condolences available at http://www.cudneyfuneralhome.com