Obituary of Cavell Lovina Thomas

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THOMAS, Cavell Lovina (nee Priess)

April 8, 1932 – April 15, 2025

Cavell went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 15th 2025.Reunited with her soulmate, Robert (2016)– was surrounded by her loving family at the age of 93. 

Loving mother to Deborah (Drew), Susan, Stephen (Laura) and Glenn. Cherished grandmother to Jessica (Frank), Stephen (Stephanie), Michael, Amanda, Porschia (Kelvin) and Jacob. Great grandmother to Zoe, Gwendolyn (Kieswetter) Kate, James and Claire (Voisin), and Athena (Malleck).Cavell was the youngest child of Samuel (1952) and Lillian Priess (1972) and was a lifelong resident of Waterloo Region. Predeceased by her sisters Beatrice Schenkel (1996), Charlotte Seftel (1953) and Ruth Heimpel (1990). Dearest sister-in-law to Catherine (Thiel) (2024), Nancy (McDougall), Paul Thomas, Jane (Goll) (2020) and Charles & Nancy Thomas. Dearest aunt to Jeanne Voisin.

Cavell and Robert married at St. Louis RC Church on May 8, 1954 and enjoyed 62 years together before Dad’s passing in 2016. 

Cavell was unique as her name – she was witty, kind, generous and dedicated to her family on Peppler Street.  Cavell was a caregiver in every aspect of her life and that portion of her good life, was her nameless and unremembered acts of kindness and love.  Cavell’s home was her heartbeat and always wanted to “go home” for the last few years of her life. Mom’s journey is now just beginning – she is now free of restless days; she is now home and reunited with her beloved Bob and finds constant comfort in the arms of her beloved mother and all those who have predeceased her.  Her beautiful smile will always be remembered as her signature to light up the heavens.

Grateful thanks extended to Cecilia Beechey of St. Louis RC Church whose constant companionship and friendship was a sense of calming love to our mom.  Carol Marchand and Staff at AgeCare West Williams whose guidance had helped the family navigate difficult times.

Visitation will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Wednesday, April 16 from 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 11 a.m.  A reception will follow in the funeral home’s Fireside Reception Room. A livestream and recording of the service will made available on Cavell's tribute page at www.erbgood.com

At the family’s request in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Food Bank of Waterloo Region may be arranged through  www.erbgood.com.