September 21, 1940 – September 19, 2022
Passed away peacefully at Lisaard House, Cambridge, ON on Monday, September 19, 2022, just shy of her 82nd birthday. Beloved wife of the late Calvin Gingerich (2009) for over 45 years. Cherished mother of Anita and the late Duane (2015) Boles of Waterloo, and the late Bonnie Gingerich (1989). Proud grandma of Tyler Boles and Nichole Foster, and Eden Boles. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Marlene Steckly, Frieda Faulhafer, Lloyd and Connie Gerber, Wayne and Joyce Gerber, Stephen and Mary Ellen Gingerich, Laurene Zehr, and Verna Gingerich, and family friend Bill Wickenheiser. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Predeceased by her parents Solomon and Edna (Yantzi) Gerber, sister Nancy Gerber, brothers-in-law Norman Steckly, Clare “Toby” Faulhafer, Edgar Gingerich, and Harold Zehr, sisters-in-law Mildred Gingerich and Viola Ramer and her husband Sidney.
Mary was an active member of the Zurich Mennonite Church for over 55 years. She served as a Deacon at the church, going on home visits, providing her warmth and care to anyone in need. She was very talented with quilting and embroidery and enjoyed creating these keepsakes for her family and friends. Mary worked for many years at the Tasty-Nu Bakery in Zurich, ensuring the community was stocked with fresh bread and delicious treats. Together, she and Calvin had a big and beautiful garden, both floral and vegetable. They had they best strawberry patch around, typically described as “unbelievable”. Above all, her favourite thing to do was to spend time with her friends, her church community and of course, her family.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 49 Goshen Street North, ZURICH on Friday September 30th from 6 – 8 PM. Registration is required and appreciated. Please click “Register Now” below to register.
Mary’s funeral service will be held at the Kingsfield-Zurich Mennonite Church, 37818 Zurich-Hensall Road, Zurich on Saturday, October 1st at 11 AM with Rev. Charles Gingerich officiating. Interment will follow at Kingsfield-Zurich Mennonite Cemetery.
For those unable to attend the service, the family invites you to join with them from your home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.
Donations to the Kingsfield-Zurich Mennonite Church or Lisaard House would be appreciated by the family.
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Delores Gingerich
Anita and family,
My condolences to you in the passing of your mother and grandmother. I have many good memories of your mom. She was very involved at our church. She helped to make lots of quilts and comforters and her and Grace were so faithful at going to visit people. I also remember when she worked at Tasty Nu Bakery. She always had a smile on her face! So many wonderful memories!
May God hold you close!
Love and prayers,
Delores Gingerich
Dwight Zehr and Karen Tofflemire
Dear Anita and Family
May God fill your hearts and minds with peace, comfort and love at this difficult time, and always.
Wendy Nye
My dear friend. Anita. So sorry for your loss. She will be missed. But we have very good memories of her and the time we spent at your house. She had the gift of hospitality and made us feel loved and welcome.
Love and prayers to you and your family Wendy Nye
Sharon & Al Brokensire
Our sincerest sympathy for the loss of your mother. She was certainly a kind and dear lady.
Cherish your memories
Al & Sharon Brokenshire
DonnaO'Brien
Dear Anita and family,
I was saddened to learn of dear Mary’s passing. She was indeed a lovely person!
Sincerely, Donna O’Brien
Mark Heimrich
Anita, Tyler, Eden & all Mary’s family & friends;
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear Mother, Grandma and all Mary was to many. We well remember Mary’s dedicated customer service for so many years at Tasty Nu. Always friendly and efficient. My Mom, Marilyn, wishes to extend her sympathy as well. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Mark Heimrich & Marilyn Heimrich.
Lucille Gerber
Anita and Family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susan Semple
Anita and Family,
Sending my deepest sympathy to you all at this sad and difficult time.
Mary was a sweet kind beautiful person.
I always enjoyed working with your Mom and Dad at Tasty Nu.
Sincerely Susan.
Bill and Carol Deichert
Dear Anita and family. Sending love your way and keeping you in my prayers. May God comfort you and hold you close. Your mom was a beautiful person and l have many memories of working together at tasty nu. Of our family going to their house for a meal. Your mom and Dad will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Pauline Miller
Anita & family. My deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mom & Grandma, she was a lovely lady who will be dearly missed. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this very sad & difficult time .
Sincerely Pauline Miller
Bob oesch
Condolences to the family.
Jason Hulzebos
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Marilyn Kenda
Anita and Family,
Sending my most sincere sympathies to you and your family on the the loss of your dear Mom and Grandma. She was a beautiful person both inside and out. My many years of working at the bank she became a true friend. Will keep you and your family in my prayers as you face these difficult days ahead. RIP dear Mary.🙏🏻💕
Tony /Marlene Bedard.
To all of Mary*s family …so sorry for your loss. I loved working with Mary at Tasty_ Nu Bakery after we sold the Bowling Lanes. She was a Lovely lady. So wish we would have had more time together. Her /Carol /I had fun together….Tony/ Percy Bedard built their house in Blake.. Where our son/family now live .
Laura Gerber
Anita and Family,
My condolences to the family. Thinking of you at this time.
Laura Gerber
Anita and Family,
My condolences to the family. Thinking of you at this time.
Laura Gerber
Marg Gingerich
Anita and family
My sincere condolences.
I always enjoyed seeing Mary. She would greet you with a smile and would ask about the family. She had a way of making everyone feel like they were special.
Mary Ducharme
Dear Anita and family
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom.
It was always a pleasure working with her at Tasty Nu, she was a hard worker
and alway happy to please the customers.
R.I.P Mary.
Sincere Sympathy
Mary Ducharme
Wayne Clausius
Anita and Family
My most sincere condolences on the loss of your mom and grandma. She will be missed by many in the Zurich community and beyond.
Doug and Joyce McBeath
Our sympathy and prayers to Anita and the entire family. I first met your mom just after we moved to Zurich in 1983 at the bake shop. Her smile always made me feel at home in our new town. May your faith carry you through this time of the loss of a beautiful lady
Mary Lou Erb
Anita and family my deepest sympathy at this time , she was a great person and friend
Love and prayers .
Evelyn Vincent
Anita and family
Sincere sympathy in your huge loss. Praying God’s peace and comfort surrounds you and yours
Murray Armstrong
Our sincere condolences to the Families of Mary. She certainly was one of the finest.
Lori and Murray