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

ZIMMERMAN, Gladys Jane (n. Jacobs) – Peacefully at Bluewater Health on Saturday, February 3, 2018, Gladys Jane Zimmerman passed away at the age of 96. Loving and devoted mother of Mary Ann (Bill) Buntrock. Loving grandmother of Aaron Buntrock, and Randi (Luke) MacDonald. Loving great-grandma of Tristan Buntrock, Logan Buntrock and Jessica MacDonald, and great-great-grandma of Arthur MacDonald. Dear sister of Edna (Harold) Braun of Waterloo, Elaine Jacobs, Ruby Jacobs, and Joyce Jacobs, all of Stratford. Predeceased by her husband Lorne, her parents William and Elizabeth Jacobs, her in-laws Henry and Mary (Diehl) Zimmerman, sisters Isabelle Reis, Shirley Schade, Myrtle Moghk, brothers Robert Jacobs, Jim Jacobs, Fred Jacobs, Harry Reis, Howard Schade, Erlin Zimmerman, and Walter Moghk. Gladys spent her childhood in the Milverton area. Once she married Lorne, they lived on the Zimmerman homestead in Brunner, Ontario. Eventually they gave up farming and moved to Welland, Ontario. Gladys worked for Smiley Dry Cleaners, A & W, and as a laundry worker at the Welland General Hospital. She was a dedicated employee retiring from the hospital after having been there for 25 years. After retirement, Gladys and Lorne moved to Sarnia to be closer to their daughter and lived at Green Haven trailer park until Lorne’s passing in 2000, after which, Gladys moved in with her daughter. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and loved her family and friends. She will be deeply missed. At Gladys’ request, cremation has taken place. Burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, sympathy may be expressed through donations to Lambton Children’s Safety Village or Redeemer Lutheran Church (cheques only at the funeral home please). Arrangements entrusted to SMITH FUNERAL HOME , 1576 London Line, Sarnia. Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.smithfuneralhome.ca

BAKER Winifred “Jean” (nee. Cooney) – With family by her side, passed away peacefully at Northland Pointe on Sunday, January 28, 2018 in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late Harley “Jack” Baker (1994). Predeceased by her brothers Harold Cooney, Jim Cooney (Mel), Bill Cooney and sister Betty White (Ken) and her nephew Larry Cooney. Survived by her nephews Dennis Cooney (Diane), Patrick Cooney (Flori), Gary White (Gail) and nieces Catherine Mullin, Bonnie Collings (Roy) and Carol Cooney. She will also be sadly missed by many great-nephews and nieces. Jean was a member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church and was an active member of the Altar Guild for many years. The family wishes to thank Sarah Sharpe and the staff of Family Links Home Health Care for their many years of wonderful, loving care. They would also like to thank the staff of Harbour Heights at Northland Pointe for the compassion and great care shown to Jean and her family. The family will receive friends at the H.L. Cudney Funeral Home, 241 West Main Street, Welland on Saturday, February 3rd, 2018 from 12 noon until the time of service in the chapel at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Fonthill Cemetery. Memorial donations to St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

GLASS, Ruth Martha (Bregulla) – Passed away at the St. Catharines General Hospital on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the age of 94. Predeceased by her husband Rudi (1980). Lovingly remembered by her daughter and son-in-law Annette and Doug Thomson. Cherished Oma of Steven (Aria) of Winnipeg and Lindsay of London. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends will be received at the H.L. CUDNEY FUNERAL HOME , 241 West Main Street, Welland on Saturday, February 10th at 11 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice. Online condolences available at www.cudneyfuneralhome.com.