Obituary for Helga Erna Lauermeier (Hermes)
LAUERMEIER, Helga Erna Johanna (nee Hermes)
October 4, 1935 – December 29, 2020
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear mother. Helga is predeceased by her former husband, Paul Lauermeier, her sister, Ursula (Hojan), and brother, Hans. Helga will be missed by her four children; Nicole Domsy-Lauermeier and her husband John, Mark and his wife Marie Charbonneau, Ralf and his wife Jane Lauermeier, Eric and his wife Joanne Lauermeier. Helga also leaves behind her grandchildren; Emma, Franklin, Hanna, Mackenzie, Teah, William and Zoran and most recent great-grandchildren Aidan and Brennan.
Born in the town of Herten, Germany, Helga and her sister came to Canada in 1953 to start a new life in Toronto. In 1972 Helga moved her young family to Welland, Ontario where Paul was starting a new career. While raising four children, Helga took night school to improve her English and foster her dream of becoming a writer. After Paul passed on, Helga moved to St. Catharines where she became good friends with many of her neighbours.
Helga had great tenacity to eat healthy, keep active and grow spiritually. Her sense of optimism was delightful and she also took some pride in her ability to shock people by her fashion choices.
A series of physical setbacks prompted her decision to make the move to the Extendicare retirement community on Pelham Road. With the help of loving family members and the caring staff, Helga settled in nicely.
After a brief illness, our family prays for our mother’s new journey. There will be a Celebration of Helga’s Life at a future date in 2021, when it will be safe and welcoming to all who wish to come.
Arrangements entrusted to Considerate Cremation & Burial Services, 26 Nihan Drive, St. Catharines (between Lake Street & Scott Street), 289-362-1144. Online condolences may be made at CCBSCares.ca
October 4, 1935 – December 29, 2020
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear mother. Helga is predeceased by her former husband, Paul Lauermeier, her sister, Ursula (Hojan), and brother, Hans. Helga will be missed by her four children; Nicole Domsy-Lauermeier and her husband John, Mark and his wife Marie Charbonneau, Ralf and his wife Jane Lauermeier, Eric and his wife Joanne Lauermeier. Helga also leaves behind her grandchildren; Emma, Franklin, Hanna, Mackenzie, Teah, William and Zoran and most recent great-grandchildren Aidan and Brennan.
Born in the town of Herten, Germany, Helga and her sister came to Canada in 1953 to start a new life in Toronto. In 1972 Helga moved her young family to Welland, Ontario where Paul was starting a new career. While raising four children, Helga took night school to improve her English and foster her dream of becoming a writer. After Paul passed on, Helga moved to St. Catharines where she became good friends with many of her neighbours.
Helga had great tenacity to eat healthy, keep active and grow spiritually. Her sense of optimism was delightful and she also took some pride in her ability to shock people by her fashion choices.
A series of physical setbacks prompted her decision to make the move to the Extendicare retirement community on Pelham Road. With the help of loving family members and the caring staff, Helga settled in nicely.
After a brief illness, our family prays for our mother’s new journey. There will be a Celebration of Helga’s Life at a future date in 2021, when it will be safe and welcoming to all who wish to come.
Arrangements entrusted to Considerate Cremation & Burial Services, 26 Nihan Drive, St. Catharines (between Lake Street & Scott Street), 289-362-1144. Online condolences may be made at CCBSCares.ca