Alice M. Thiel passed away peacefully in her home in Zurich on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 in her 106th year. She was the beloved wife of the late Earl Thiel (1961). Alice was one of five children of Clara (Rader) and John Decher of Zurich and was a lifelong member of the Zurich community. Cherished mother of Carole and the late Don Kyle (2003) of Chilliwack B.C., Allan and Gail Thiel of Armstrong B.C., and Doug and Lois of Grand Bend, ON. She was the proud “grandma” of Scott and Carol Lee Kyle of Bedford N.S., Deborah Kyle of Bellman N.S., Tanya Weibe and Tovi Thiel of McBride B.C., David Thiel and Claire Macarandang of Toronto, and Dan Thiel and Sombra Fernandez of Brampton. Predeceased by infant granddaughter Jennifer Thiel (Mar. 15, 1971). Alice was very much loved by all of her great-grandchildren Guylaine, Jenna, Reid, Justin, Branton, Hailey, Gunner, Luna, Isabel, and Willa. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends who have known her and visited with her over the years. She had a very close bond with her godson Hubert “Hub” Thiel of Zurich.
One of her first jobs was working at the Dominion Hotel in Zurich. She worked with her husband for years in the office of Thiel Transport until its sale in 1958. She began driving the RR 2 Zurich mail route after the passing of her husband and retired in 1982. She has been honoured and celebrated over the years by local groups and politicians for her contributions to the community. She will be missed by her many friends and neighbours who supported her independence in her own home. She will be remembered by her church community and by all of us who loved her.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 49 Goshen Street North, ZURICH on Sunday afternoon from 1 – 4 PM. Registration is required and appreciated. Please click “Register Now” below to register.
Alice’s funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Monday, January 9th at 11 AM with Pastor Nadine Schroeder-Kranz officiating. Spring interment St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery, Zurich. (Registration is not required to attend the funeral)
For those unable to attend the service in person, the family invites you to join from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.
Donations to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. 
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George and Sue Wilson
Doug, Lois and family and all Thiel family, heartfelt condolences on your Mom, Grandma’s passing. She was a determined, knowledgeable, hearty woman. I admired her zest for life. Cherish your wonderful memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sylvia Neeb & family
So sorry for your loss. She will be dearly missed as a neighbour. I will definitely miss her phone calls when the hydro is off. She would call just to make sure she wasn’t the only one in the area. Rest in peace Alice.
Ann and Peter Bornath
Doug, Lois and family-
Our sympathy to all in the passing of Alice. What an amazing woman and role model she was! She was living proof that age is only a number.
Mark Heimrich
Doug & Lois, Carole, Allan & Gail & families, Hub & Bev & Alice’s vast array of friends;
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of my dear “Great Aunt Alice”. I have many, many fond memories of visits and times with Aunt Alice over the years. She certainly was a lively and feisty one right up to recently! She called me just before Christmas and we had a really good chat. I am very happy I was able to participate in her 100th, 103rd and 105th. What a wonderful feat to live as full a life as she has lived! While she will be missed by us all, we must simply celebrate her life.
Our thoughts and prayers remain with you all at this time.
Mark & Julie Heimrich, Sarah, Scott & Spencer
Bonnie Sitter
Sending our sympathy to all the family.
Raimund and Marie Luise Eisert
Eisert Farm, Babylon Line
George and Cathy McClure
Our condolences to Doug and Lois and the Thiel families. She will be missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jo-Ann Thiel Boswell
Our deepest sympathy in your loss of Alice. Our memories will always be with a smile for her wisdom, witt and generosity. Thank you Alice for your nearly daily encouragement to our dad Keith Thiel who thought of you as his older sister. God bless you Alice. Mission Accomplished on Earth. RIP. ❤️Never forgotten.
Jo-Ann Thiel & Brad Boswell
Randy & Karen Thiel
Dorothy Dietrich
To Carole, Doug & Lois, Allan & Gail,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your remarkable Mother. She truly was everything that people have said about her. She was a gift to everyone who knew her. My love and prayers to all of you.
Dorothy Dietrich
Ross Cordell
Doug, Lois & Entire Thiel Family
Heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Alice, a truly amazing lady. Susan and I always considered it an honour and a privilege to have Alice in our lives; someone we could affectionately call our friend. Alice routinely called to check on Susan, when she was ill, and since Susan’s passing has called to check on me! A truly remarkable lady who touched so many people, in so many ways. I will miss Alice, but will have fond memories to cherish. Rest In Peace Alice
Tracy
You will be missed Alice.
Hugs to all the family.
Bob Fisher and Tracy Lather
Craig Miller and Family
My deepest condolences the Thiel Family,
I had the pleasure of knowing Alice through my friendship with David and Dan and the hospitality of Lois and Doug in Zurich.
My grandmother Greta was a member of Alice’s travelling card game for many years and always enjoyed her competitive nature and friendship as well.
Alice had a strong will, sense of humour and generous heart. She was a pleasure to cross paths with in life, and touched the entire community around her.
She will be missed.
Carlo Macarandang
To the Thiel Family,
My deepest condolence to you all.
I will always remember meeting Grandma Alice for the first time in Mexico and the fun times we’ve had.
She was a very special person and I will miss her.
Take care.
Julie Grimminck
Doug, Lois & Family,
What an exceptional lady Alice was. She was full of knowledge and history and gave her honest opinion. What a blessing it was to have met her and have conversations.
May you be comforted by the impact she has left on the community.
Tim Hamather
Dear Doug, Lois and the Thiel Family,
Sincere condolences.
Alice was truly an amazing person. We will miss our conversations and reminiscing about the past with her. We have many photos of Alice and cherish that she attended our 50th anniversary for HMP.
Thinking of you all.
The Hamather Family
Mary Gascho
To the Thiel Families and Hub:
DeAnn was Alice’s “paper girl.” DeAnn said Alice was her farthest and best customer!!! She always had a smile and cookies and goodies on special occasions!!!
An amazing woman is hard to find, difficult to part with and impossible to forget
Mary & Jim Whitney
Our condolences to you Carole, Doug,& Allan on the passing of your Mother.She was a wonderful lady& fortunate to live for so many years
We thoroughly enjoyed attending her 100th birthday celebration at Hessenland & visiting with her at that time. She was fortunate to be able to visit with family & friends for so many years & will be missed by many acquaintances
Warmest Wishes
Mary & Jim Whitney
Robert and Alma Westlake
Dear Alice Thiel Family, our thoughts and condolences to each of you. Alice was blessed with good health and longevity, a gift which she used in the very best way. She shared her community spirit with others extending from card games to sharing birthday celebration or from shuffleboard to good conversation. She taught us all about the way to live and to age. Thank you Alice!
Richard and Mary Erb
Carol, Doug and Allan.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
She was a great lady.
Richard and Mary Erb
Christa, Frank, Liz, Eric, Lauren Ihrig
To Doug, Lois and the rest of the Thiel family,
What a lady Grandma Alice was…between her bear hugs, thoughtful birthday cards to Sebastian who shared the same birthday month only days apart, celebrating her birthday dinners at Hessenland where we took our picture with Grandma Alice and received “said” bear hugs and being teased from Frank and his comrads- she took everything in stride! We even recall her calling the Inn one random day looking for a golden bracelet she thought may have been lost at Hessenland which we actually found in the parking lot a couple of months earlier. We held on to this bracelet because it looked precious with quite a few “years” behind it. When she heard we had it, her voice trembled with relief and proceeded to tell me it was a gift that was given to her when she was a flower girl for a relative…at 105 years of age you can only imagine how old this bracelet was. So many more stories we can share that springs a smile or a chuckle…Grandma Alice…you’re one for the books- may you rest in peace knowing you have left your mark not only in the heart of Zurich but in ours.
Christa, Frank, Liz, Sebastian, Eric, Lauren, Frankie, Harriet and the rest of the Hessenland Team
Joanne Bengough
A very special lady to so many and a special phone buddy to Betty Grenier, who will miss her daily chats with her.
Our sincere sympathies to you all.
Rest In Peace Alice
🙏❤️
Betty Grenier, Joe and Joanne Bengough and family
Clarinda Macarandang and Mike LeClerc
Dear Doug, Lois and the Thiel Family,
From the first time we met Grandma Alice, she looked like the quintessential little old lady. Then we shook her hand and gave her a hug and we knew we’ve met someone special. She may have been tiny but she was strong and mighty. Plus, she always had a smile on her face!
She had such a sharp mind and her memory was long. She remembered names, places and events like it just happened yesterday.
We will never forget the times we spent with her. We will treasure our visits with her in her ‘extended living room’ where we enjoyed listening to her stories of when she was growing up and how things have changed.
Grandma Alice lived life to the fullest on her own terms.
We are so fortunate to have known and spent time with her. She will be missed.
We love you Grandma Alice! Rest in peace. xoxo
Doug and Elaine Coxon
Our sincere condolences to Doug, Lois and the rest of the family.
Jack and Mary Hogan
Our thoughts and prayers are with all your family. We had a lot of good times with our get together.Jack and Mary Hogan
Clarissa Macarandang & Guy Kuniyasu
Doug, Lois and the Thiel family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Grandma Alice was truly a wonderful, kind person, full of strength and meant so much to us. She was very independent. She always had so many stories to tell, very sharp memories and always appreciated little things in life. We are fortunate to get to know Grandma Alice.
In the summer, we enjoyed our visits at her “living room” garage and were happy spending time with her on her 105th birthday in September.
We will miss her and our phone calls with her. We thank Grandma Alice for sharing some of life’s wisdom.
May Grandma Alice rest in peace.
Love, Clarissa & Guy
Shirley Rader & family
Our sincere condolences to you all. Alice was an amazing woman and has left a legacy to be sure. Ron enjoyed a phone chat with her this summer – sharing a chuckle and many fond memories. My thoughts are with at this sad time.
Ross and Debbie Caslick
Our condolences to the Thiel Family.
When talking to Alice on the phone a few weeks ago it was evident Alice was still in the game of life. She continued to reach out to so many people. The recent construction around her house was a small distraction as she continued to live her life to the fullest.
Her secret to such a long life appeared to be have fun, be kind , and embrace life.
Thanks Alice for being a good example, you set the bar high. You did it your way.
Larry Mcclinchey
We wish to extend our sincere condolences to Doug, Lois and all the Thiel family.
So glad we were able to have a lengthy phone conversation with Alice after her birthday.
Alice lived through unprecedented changes for over 100 years and was always so positive and uplifting in her conversations. She was one of a kind and an amazing lady who will be truly missed by all who knew her.
Randy and Vicki Geoffrey
Sending heartfelt thoughts to the Families and Friends of this unique lady.
Alice has touched and enriched so many with her link past to present, shared stories and kept memories. Alice has left a wealth of history and tradition a gift .Thank you Alice and rest peacefully 💞
Peter and Evelyn Jeffrey
Our sincere condolences to Alice’s family we had great phone visits with her,a great lady.rip Alice.
Bernice Boogemans
To Alice’s family. My mother Greta Restemayer was a real good friend of Alice, playing cards, day road trips and many other events. Always a good time. Alice will always be fondly remembered for her friendship and love. Our sincere sympathy to you all. RIP Alice.
Bob and Bernice (Restemayer) Boogemans
William Arthur Gibson
Dear Doug and Lois and family Alice was one great lady and will be missed very much by the community. I was just thinking of her the other as I was passing by and had hoped to stop by again to have one of those great chats with her. She had invited me to stop by for year to pick red currants which she knew I enjoyed. I had also had the pleasure of doing her hair for a number of years.
Phil and Laurie Erb
To Aunt Alice’s Family,
What a remarkable woman we have lost! She was always full of stories and historic information. Her memory was absolutely unbelievable for her age. We enjoyed our last visit with her on her birthday weekend and she was clearly loving seeing everyone who stopped by. Phil well remembers meeting her at the mail box when he was a kid and she always had time to talk to him. When a group of us from church stopped in to sing some carols the week before Christmas, she was delighted and even sang along. Aunt Alice will certainly be missed in our family and in the community!
Love,
Phil and Laurie
Delores Gingerich
Doug and Lois and the entire Thiel family,
My sympathy on the passing of your Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.
Alice was an amazing woman and lived a rich, full life!
May God’s love surround you.
Delores Gingerich
Donald Delbert Geiger
My deepest sympathies to the Thiel family who just lost their family matriarch.
Wonderful person and great friend. May she rest in peace.
Will be missed every time I get my mail. Best damn mailperson ever!
Hugs to all. Donald
Marilyn Dixon
My sincere condolence to the Thiel family on the death of this remarkable lady lived
life to the fullest/. Always ready for a game of Solo Will miss her phone calls and her birthday s.
Rest in peace dear Alice.
Kay Tripp
To the Thiel Family ..I did not know Alice well…I met her at Guardian Pharmacy with her son..we chatted as if we had known each other for years..what a very nice person and even though she lived a long life, she will be long missed and celebrated by so many..remembering..Kay Tripp
Peter L Miller
Dear Thiel family,
My deepest sympathy to you all. Alice will be missed by all that knew her. She touched the hearts of many. Alice always reached out to wish me a Happy Birthday…or just to say hello or to share a humorous anecdote. Alice’s sense of humor was contagious. I will miss her…what a wonderful Lady!
Peter Miller
The Lord Family
Our deepest sympathy to Alice’s family and friends.
Such a sweet and kind-hearted person.
We loved our chats with Alice over the years!
Deb and Dick Lord
Cheryl and Bill Dinnin
To Alice’s family…
We send our deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. We were very saddened to hear this news. She was a remarkable and gracious woman.
Bill, especially, enjoyed many visits with Alice over the years including those in the garage during Covid. She was set up there with chairs, her newspaper, and some produce from her garden or freezer to offer us in exchange for the zucchini bread or cookies we took, which she appreciated. She was full of gratitude always.
In organizing our own family photos or stories, we always set aside photos of people we didn’t know or questions we needed to ask so Alice could help us – and she always could.
She was related to Bill through the Raders and was an invaluable source of family history, who will be sorely missed.
May Alice’s memory be a blessing to you all.
Rest in peace, dear Alice.
Keith & Susan Semple
Doug, Lois and Thiel families,
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Alice. Our heartfelt condolences to you all.
What an amazing lady. She will be truly missed by all who knew her.
Julie Beattie
Dear Thiel family,
We would like to offer our deepest sympathy at this time. Alice was a wonderful woman with amazing stories and a wonderful smile. I know she will be missed by many.
We will treasure the memories.
Brad & Julie Beattie and family
Janisse & Jim Zimmerman
Dear Doug, Lois and Family -Jim and I send you our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mom. What a lovely woman she was! She would call me to see how I was doing because she had heard that I was not well – made me smile as she was over40 years older than me and was in better shape. Jim loved to chat with Alice and when he took back her glasses or something that he had fixed for her, I knew he would be gone for over an hour. We will all miss your Mom,
and what she gave to our community.
Marge Schilbe
Rest In Peace Alice, I will miss our garage visits and many phone calls.. she was a remarkable lady. Will also miss the pictures she would come across, and would give to me. We were neighbours when they ran Thiel transport. My sincere sympathy to all her family . 💐
Elaine Clarke ( Ducharme)
Dr. Doug, Lois and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May all your shared memories be a comfort at this time.
A life well lived… Rest In Peace Alice 🙏
Elaine
Marg Deichert
Sending hugs and prayers to Doug, Lois and Family and the extended Thiel family on the passing of your matriarch Alice!
So much knowledge and history that she could share at the drop of the hat.
Many nights as a kid watching card games until I was sent to lay down on the sofa at who ever’s home the group (Alice, Clare & Helen, my mom & dad, etc.) had gathered at for the evening’s card games.
Many memories from 105 years of living life to the fullest.
Marg Deichert (Margie), Brad & Vanessa Holmes, Brooklyn & Benjamin
Bonnie Groot
Doug, Louis , Hub and family, Such a wonderful lady who left so many incredible memories and shared such interesting and valuable stories ….you will be missed by so many Alice, Rest in Peace!!!
The Groots
Linda Denomme
Doug and Lois and family,
Sending our condolences to you. My family lived beside Alice for many years.
She was a great neighbour and wonderful lady.
Sincerely Linda Denomme, Pat Fields, Mary Lou McAdam
Heather Redick
Sincere and heartfelt condolences to Alice’s family and friends. An amazing lady, an amazing life…
Murray Armstrong
Doug, Lois and Families. Our sincere condolences on passing of Mom. She definitely was an incredible woman, had a smile for you at anytime.
Lori and Murray Armstrong
Glen & Peggy Restemayer
Doug, Lois and all the Thiel family,
We were saddened to hear of Alice passing away. She got her wish by staying in her own home & passing away there. Glad we got to visit her & have a short visit (3 hrs.) on
Sept. 25th. Her memory & stories were amazing for being 105 years young.
Glen will miss his phone calls to her once or twice a year. We loved listening to her
stories from long ago.
Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
Sincere Sympathy,
Glen & Peggy Restemayer
Elaine Corbett
My deepest sympathies to Doug, Lois and all of Alice’s families! She was a wonderful lady to deal with! Cherish all your memories to help you through the days ahead! She will be missed! RIP Alice!
Pauline Miller
To all of Alice’s Family
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother, Grandma & Great Grandma—Alice.
I’ve had the privilege of having Alice as a dear friend for 60 years & a great neighbour for 55 of those years.
I have many, many wonderful memories & times shared with Alice, & my family & friends—which I will always treasure!
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad & most difficult time.
A Life Well Lived!! Rest In Peace, Alice!!
Love & Hugs😘♥️Pauline
Anmarie (Kraft) Hoffman
My ‘Sympathies’ to the Thiel Family. Alice was such a lovely lady.
Sue Riley
What an inspiration Alice was!!
Cheryl Borrows
Dear Doug,Lois and all your family. We are extending you our sympathy in the passing of your Mom.
Sending hugs
Ken and Cheryl Borrows
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family
Heartfelt condolences to all of Alice’s family, friends & neighbours . . . we are saddened & grieving alongside everyone with this incredible loss of such a unique, sincere, lovely, beautiful, & genuine soul. Alice was remarkable & admirable in so many ways, she touched so many lives with her spunky spirit, incredible memory, sharing & reminiscing the countless stories of her life history, her beautiful smile, contagious laugh, but most importantly the profound impact of all the priceless & precious memories she left all of us to cherish. God blessed her with a life well lived, reaching 105+ years & the health to remain living in her own home . . . she was a true inspiration to us all. Our family is going to miss Alice in so many countless ways . . . we will remember her phone calls on our birthdays, special occasions, sharing & reminiscing stories . . . we will never forget you, Alice. The Zurich & surrounding area has lost a historical icon . . . but Heaven has gained a precious Angel.
Rest peacefully, Alice, you left a great legacy . . . love you forever, we are so blessed & thankful for your life. 💞🙏💞
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) & Family
Alice Deichert
I wish to extend my sincere condolences to Doug and Lois and to all of Alice’s family. What a wonderful lady , she was! Her mind remained sharp to the end- what a gift! Treasure your memories.
Alice Deichert
Don Oesch
What a simply wonderful lady! Will miss the phone calls she used to make every so often, when we’d talk about the old Zurich days, and I’ll never forget that laugh. Our deepest sympathy to her family and those who were her closest friends, of which there were so many. She was one in a million.
RIP Alice
Jeff Heywood
Doug, Lois and the Thiel family,
I am saddened to hear the news of the loss of such an amazing lady. Alice has been a customer of mine in service at HMP for many, many years. I will miss her coming in and sitting with me , her telling stories from years back, the phone calls and getting the odd kiss! My thoughts are with you all.
Cheers to a long life well lived !
Jeff Heywood
Gerald and Marlene Fagan
Alice was a very kind friend of mine……my wife and I were honoured to be asked to attend her 100th birthday….. her mind was as sharp as a razor……her love of the Zurich community was legend……
always interested in our family……she will long be remembered…..a more dedicated and lovely lady, she will be missed. I was a lucky person to be given the same birthdate,,,,,,,,,,,,God bless her…..rest in the quietness and peace Alice (so well deserved).
Gerald and Janet Weido
Our deepest sympathy to the Thiel family.
Just last week I watched an old VCR tape of “Zurich, Ontario 1948” and I thought of Alice.
I only recognized a few of the people, but I bet she would have known many people on the tape.
She was a remarkable and knowledgeable lady.
Doug and Betty Lynn Eckel
Doug, Lois and the entire Thiel family – Sending our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear mother. A life well lived … rest in peace, Alice.
Paul & Cathy Flaxbard
Our deepest sympathies go out to Alice’s family and friends. Alice was very kind and a great inspiration to us all.
Catherine and Gerald Shantz
Dear Thiel family-Our sincere condolences to each of you at this sad time- Alice lived well and has left a legacy of memories for each of you as well as the community of Zurich-May the love and compassion of Christ surround you in the days ahead.
Shirley ( Oesch ) Erb
To all of Alices Family. I can not say enough about
Alice; If I started I would fill up all this space. She was a great lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Carolyn Stark
My deepest sympathy to Doug,Lois and your families:
I am so saddened to here of the passing of Alice. May all your shared memories be of comfort at this sad time.
I admired her life well lived. Her love for her family, faith and her contributions to the community of Zurich/ area were truly remarkable..What a legacy Alice has left♥️ A true inspiration for us all.
My father Keith cherished Alice’s friendship..They exchanged phone calls often. Heaven has gained a beautiful soul ♥️🙏🏻RIP dear Alice xo Carolyn (Thiel) Stark
Ken Oesch
Doug ,Lois & Family
My sincerest condolences for the loss of Mom ,Grandma & great grandma. A great lady for sure .
Richard Turkheim
Dear Carole, Doug & Allan…Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mom.
Growing up in Zurich in the 50s and 60s, I have many fond memories of Alice as our good neighbour, a close friend of my parents (Jack & Lenora), and always a spirited participant in many wonderful evenings of cards or sing-alongs at our house.
With her untiring interest in engaging with people to share stories, anecdotes and ‘history,’ your Mom’s contribution to a strong sense of ‘community’ in Zurich is a lasting legacy!
Richard Turkheim
St. Marys
Diane & Alan Pepper
Heartfelt condolences to all of Alice’s family & friends.
We will be comforted to know she lived a long prosperous life and had touched so so many hearts.
May GOD be with all at this time of grief and mourning but we all know she is being well taken care of now as always.
She was a member of Good Companions (Dashwood Seniors) and will also be missed there.
judy lovell
To the Thiel family.
Sending my sympathy to all of Alice’s family. I got to know Alice by working in a photo lab and Alice would look me up so that I could help her. (and to have a visit) Every photo had a story. What a remarkable lady with a great memory…WOW….105yrs. Cherish the memories for she will be missed. A life well lived. RIP Alice. Judy Lovell
Wayne Keller& Bonnie Keller
Rest in peace our dear Alice. We are thinking of the entire Thiel family. A life well lived and will always be a part of our memories. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all. What a historian she was. Hugs Wayne & Bonnie Keller
Barb Fisher
Our sincere condolences to Alice’s family.
Barb and Tony Fisher
Carrie (Sweeney) Van Osch
Alice … I saw you but maybe once a year and you always remembered who I was. Always a story to share, a piece of history to learn. RIP dear Lady. My sympathies to the entire family and her many, many friends.
Lynn Alderdice
My deepest sympathies to the Thiel family. Alice was a treasure we all were so blessed to share. I recall many chats and I loved her memories and especially her smile and chuckle. Treasure the memories and her legacy, the First Lady of Zurich.
Chuck & Tanya Erb
To Alice’s Family,
We wish to extend our condolences to your entire Family. Alice was one of a kind. She was a history book of knowledge. Always interesting to chat with for sure. Many memories of her will live on, with anyone that knew her in our community.
Extending our Thoughts and Prayers.
Glen and Donna Greb
To all of Alice’s family,,,,,,we are so sorry for your loss but her long life should be celebrated. She was a happy healthy lady who still lived in her own home up to the last. She was the town historian and story teller who loved to share her experiences throughout her life.I am sure she encountered many changes in 105 years. Please accept our heartfelt condolences at this sad time. Glen and Donna
Kathy Orr & Allan Oesch
Sending our sincere condolences to Alice’s family. She was a dear lady and will be missed by many.
Jim Oesch
Doug ,Lois and families.
Alice was a sharp and thoughtful person ,she knew so much .l am proud to have been on the Mail route with her when l was younger . I see it was route 2 ,l though it was route 1 . She lived a wonderful life .
Jim
Earl and Marg Horner
Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. We had a great visit with her just before her birthday this summer.
Ron and Dianne Ducharme
Alices Family
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Earl and Margaret Horner
Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.We had a great visit just before her birthday this summer.
Doug and Sharon Kyle
Sending our sympathy to all of Alice’s family at this time. Alice was a remarkable lady! 105 + years -what a great life! I recall Alice coming to my parents farm with Clare and Helen to play cards on many occasions. Always a great time!
We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers .
Elaine Ducharme
Doug, Louis and the entire family please accept our sincere sympathy in your loss. She was a great lady and will be missed.
George and Elaine Ducharme
Wayne Horner
Wayne and I would like extend Our sympathy to All the Thiel Family. She was a legend in Zurich Community. ,RIP Alice your were a wonderful neighbor
Rose Erb
Condolences to Doug and Lois and the entire Thiel family. She was truly a beautiful lady and will be missed by all that knew her.
Tom and Carol Arthur
To all the Thiel Family, we express our sincere sympathy on the loss of Alice.
She was an exceptional woman and an inspiration to all.
Karren Stevenson and family
Love to the family. May your many memories keep her close.❤️
Dana Bozzato
My condolences Carol and family
Karen Dickins
What a beautiful lady and what a great legacy she has left, my deepest condolences to her family, friends and the Zurich Community. May she Rest In Peace.
DonnaO'Brien
Dear Doug,Lois and all Alice’s loved ones,
I’m so sorry that I can’t hug you in person! I am meeting my entire family in Florida on Saturday. I enjoyed visiting with your Mom,such an interesting lady.I’m so happy she could pass away in her home not having to go to hospital or a rest home!! I will always think of her on September19 as it our Brent’s b day also and she never forgot this!
Big hugs to all of you!!
V Sincerely,Donna
Dennis Regier
Condolences to all of Alice’s Family and friends.
She was our mail delivery person when I was a kid on the farm, and in adulthood she had me do some odd jobs for her. We became close friends over the years.💖
I always enjoyed our visits and phone calls, you never could be in a hurry to leave or ,hang up the phone. She definitely had a wealth of knowledge, I had a history lesson with every call or visit, and her memory was second to none !
Going to miss you Alice.
Rest peacefully.💔
Dennis and Lorraine
Rob and Brenda Grenier
Doug and Lois Sending our deepest sympathy to you and your families
Wendy Heimrich
Our sincere condolences of Aunt Alice’s passing. Thoughts and prayers to you all. She did it her way and lived a beautiful long life. She will be missed.
Wendy & Dave Heimrich
Joan and Paul Ducharme
Our sincere compassion to the families vof Alice Thiel.
She was a wonderful lady and could talk about her life
of many years gone by.
Our prayers are with you.
Tony /Marlene Bedard.
To all of Alice Thiel*s family.. we have lost a wealth of information on the history of the Zurich area. She will be missed for someone we all could tap into for information . And she enjoyed sharing that.. we enjoyed her as a neighbour when we were at the Bowling Lanes ..for33.5 yrs. ..as she also was a bowler. ..Iam sure she has shared some scary stories about the toy mouse.!!! She will be missed by us and our family …even though we all have moved on….She has earned her spot in the history of Zurich/area.
Mike and Beatie Rau
So sorry for your loss , Alice was a wonderful person and loved playing solo with her ! Her memory was amazing and loved hearing all her stories! She will be missed ❤️
Mike and Beatie Rau
Jerry and D.Kathy Hendrikx
Our condolences to the family – a life well-lived.
Doug and Joyce McBeath
Our sympathy and prayers to Carole, Allan and Doug and the entire family in the loss of a wonderful lady. Alice was a wealth of knowledge of the history of Zurich. She will be sadly missed
Julia Martene
Our sincerest condolences to Alice’s family.
What an amazing woman she was. A true inspiration to all.
Earl and Julia Martene and family
Deb O'Hagan
What a great lady who will be sorrily missed. It didn’t matter who you were, she always had a smile and a story. It’s funny my sister and I just talked about going to see her right after Christmas. This just shows don’t put anything off, just do it.
The Merner Girls,
Marcy Merner and Deb (Merner) O’Hagan
Joe and Marilyn Kenda
To the Thiel Family,
I am saddened to hear of the passing of a beautiful soul. Your Mom, Grandmother and Great Grandmother was a beautiful person. I will always remember our phone calls that we would have after my retirement from the bank. We would talk for at least an hour just catching up on all the local news and I would listen to her stories of her growing up years. Always a pleasure to listen to. Know that our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.
A life well lived…. RIP dear Alice.💕🙏🏻