Obituary of Eleanor Shantz

Peacefully, with her family by her side, at Winston Park Nursing Home on Sunday, March 6, 2011. Born in Goderich, daughter of the late Wilfred & Ella Donaldson. Survived by her daughter Catherine Schoger, son-in-law Gary, son Keith Shantz and daughter-in-law Sheila. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren, Sarah Shantz, Laura Shantz, Heidi Schoger and Stephen Schoger; her brother John Donaldson and sister-in-law Loreen; and her sister Mollie Farrell. Predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Frank Shirk Shantz (2007); daughter, Nancy; son, Scott; and by sisters, Evelyn Stephens, Edith Bates and Clara Robinson. Eleanor was vivacious and full of life. As a child and throughout her life, she was a caring individual to her family, friends, and neighbours. Her smile and her infectious sense of humour endeared her to everyone. Relatives and friends are invited to share memories of Eleanor with her family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Wednesday, March 9 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Immediately following the service, everyone is invited to a reception at Club Willowells, 40 Blue Springs Drive, Waterloo. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or the Food Bank of Waterloo Region would be appreciated and may be arranged through the funeral home at 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com