Obituary of Brigitte Ritter-Laier

Brigitte Ritter-Laier (nee Schreiber)

March 31, 1926 – December 26, 2020

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother and grandmother Brigitte Ritter-Laier at St. Mary's Hospital, Waterloo, ON.  She was born in Gotha, Germany and emigrated to Canada in 1953. Brigitte lived a full and joyous life focusing on family, friends, her beloved dogs and her beautiful gardens.  She also enjoyed attending various arts productions such as musicals and plays, as well as choral concerts and piano recitals featuring her grand daughter Charlotte.

 

Brigitte will forever remain in the hearts of her daughters Julia Bourdon (Waterloo, ON) and Karin Ritter (Pittsboro, NC), her son Michael Ritter (Langley, BC) and her grandchildren Alexander Ritter (Berlin, Germany) and Charlotte Bourdon (Waterloo, ON) and her son-in-law Stephen Bourdon (Waterloo, ON). Brigitte was predeceased by her first husband, Rudolf Ritter in 1983 and her second husband, Fred Laier in 1994.

 

Cremation has taken place.  Because of COVID-19, a celebration of Brigitte's life will be held at a later date.

 

Condolences can be made through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home at www.erbgood.com.

 

Donations in memory of Brigitte Ritter-Laier can be made through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. 

Two organizations favoured by Brigitte are ready to accept your donation:

1. The Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo) Music Department's Making Space for Music Fundraising Campaign (funds raised will go towards refurbishing the music building and practice labs).
 

2. The McMaster University Access Strategy (Hamilton) (funds raised will go towards providing access to education for underrepresented/marginalized students).