Obituary of Violet Melinda Moore

To RSVP for Violet's Visitation Please Click Here.

To RSVP for Violet's Service Please Click Here.

To RSVP for Violet's Reception Please Click Here.

It's with great sadness we announce the passing of Violet Moore.  Violet passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 10, 2021, at Lanark Heights long term care facility after a difficult battle with dementia. Violet would have celebrated her 100th birthday on January 8th.

Left to grieve are her loving husband of 71 years, Andrew Melville Moore. Violet's daughters, Heather Anne Quinn (Kevin) of Elmira and Holly Moore-Dale of Kitchener. Violet’s grandsons, Jordan Dale, Josh Dale and his wife, Lisa and Adam Reed.

Predeceased by her parents, Henry and Clara Kappes (nee Lindner).  Also predeceased by her siblings Herman (Anne) Kappes, Helen Heimpel, Ruth (Wellington) Heimpel and Howard (Audrey) Kappes.

Violet was a devoted member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Heidelberg all her life. 

Violet worked at Cluett Peabody shirt factory and then BF Goodrich before marriage. She met Andrew in 1945, their first date was on New Year's Eve.  Violet and Andrew married in 1950 they built their home next door to her parent’s house in Heidelberg.  After 38 years they gave up country life and moved to a condo in Waterloo.  

Due to health issues, Andrew and Violet moved to Lanark Village in 2018. We are grateful for the excellent care that Violet received at Lanark and would like to thank the Dr’s, Nurses & Staff there.

Violet was a very kind & thoughtful person she was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone when she could.  Violet was an amazing homemaker, she excelled at baking, cooking, and gardening. She was also very fond of preserving & canning the fabulous fruits and vegetables grown on their property.  Violet loved entertaining; she had a knack for making everyone feel welcome.  

At Violet's request cremation has taken place. Those wishing to attend the visitation or service are asked to RSVP through the funeral home www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. Visitation will be held at St Peter's Lutheran Church, 2925 Lobsinger Line Heidelberg, Ontario N0B 2M1 on Wednesday, November 17 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Celebration of Life will begin at 2 p.m. at St Peter's Lutheran Church, 2925 Lobsinger Line Heidelberg, Ontario N0B 2M1.There will be a small reception in the Parish Hall of St. Peters after the service. 

Condolences for the family and donations to Alzheimer’s of Waterloo Wellington or The Canadian Cancer Society may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.