Obituary of Alice Clara Gingrich

Passed away peacefully with family at her side at St. Mary’s Hospital on Monday, July 22, 2019. Alice was born in St. Jacobs, Ontario. She was a registered nurse who graduated from KW Hospital in 1948.

Loving mother to Mark (Evelyn, predeceased), Paul (Deborah Ravin), and Kimberley (Carol Speers) and grandmother to Clinton and his daughters Elizabeth and Natalie. She was also blessed with numerous loving family and friends. A lifelong active lifestyle combined with an extensive knowledge of healthy living kept her looking years younger than her age! Alice had many interests including aqua fit, decorating, gardening and fashion. Alice travelled extensively with her daughter Kim and her longtime special friend, Doug Ingram (2017). Alice and Doug loved skating, dancing and enjoyed many long distance cycling trips and hiking adventures. Alice had a zest for life and always offered this favourite toast; “I wish you health, I wish you wealth, I wish you gold in store. I wish you heaven on this Earth, what could I wish you more? And her children would like to add to that “Peace and love in eternity, Mom.”

Friends are invited to share their memories of Alice at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street S., Waterloo on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. and on Thursday, July 25, 2019 from 1-2 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. A reception will follow.

Donations may be made in Alice’s memory to the Arthritis Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation and may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.