Obituary of Edel Bumstead

<h1>Edel Bumstead</h1> Peacefully passed away at The WestMount, on Friday, May 25, 2007, at age 82. Devoted wife of Earl for 57 years; loving mother of Lois and Brian Clifford of Kitchener, Wayne of New Hamburg, Carol Anne and Brian Tolton of Markdale; precious grandmother of Paul and Brae-Lyn Clifford, Aaron Clifford, Neil Tolton and Darrah, Carly and Everett Bumstead; dear sister of Ernst Mink and also much loved by Michele Braniff. Predeceased by her brothers, Wilfred and Ronald Mink. Edel was a longtime member of Benton Street Baptist Church. The family is appreciative of the care and support of the staff at both Bankside Terrace and The WestMount. Friends are invited to share their memories of Edel with her family at the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Monday, May 28 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Edel’s life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Bob Parks officiating. A reception will follow the service in the Fireside Reception Room of the funeral home. Condolences for the family and donations to Benton Street Baptist Church or the Alzheimer Society may be arranged through the funeral home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Edel, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home. “Absent from the body and present with the Lord.” 2 Cor.5:8