Mabel Marie Spies
March 11, 1940 – January 30, 2025
Called upon to join her parents and sisters, Mabel Marie Spies passed away peacefully at West Haldimand General Hospital from complications of influenza (Norovirus) and pneumonia on January 30, 2025. Mabel was the youngest of three daughters born to Henry Edward (deceased 1980) and Emma Margaret (deceased 1972) Spies of Fisherville on March 11, 1940. She will be dearly missed by her remaining family members. Devoted sister to Emma (deceased 2020) (Lloyd Drehmer) and Charlotte (deceased 2003) (Glenn Winger). Cherished Aunt to Kristine Kerfont (Robert) and Kevin Drehmer (Melanie); Paul Winger (Pam), Elaine DeBoer (Mike), Gary Winger (Tracy) and Brian Winger (Chantal). Great Aunt to Levi and Maggie Drehmer; Avilee DeBoer; Josh and Megan Winger; and Benjamin, Jeremy and Danica Winger
Mabel was an active member of the Faith Centennial United Church in Selkirk dedicating many years as a soprano in the choir, as well as involvement with the United Church Women (UCW). Mabel was part of the initiative to bring the Bethel Bible Series to the church. Mabel worked at Wabasso Textile Mill in Dunnville, then as a house cleaner. Mabel in her earlier years enjoyed painting, needle point, flower arranging and quilting, was always an avid knitter, and also enjoyed baking and reading.
The family would like to thank the staff at Leisure Living Retirement Home who treated Mabel as family during her almost 9 years of being a resident, especially in the last couple years. And also the 3rd floor staff at West Haldimand General Hospital during her brief stay.
Donations in her memory can be made to the Alzheimer's Society, or charity of your choice.
The family will honour her life with visitation at Faith Centennial United Church (28 Main St. W., Selkirk) on Sunday February 2, 2025 from 4-7pm. Funeral service will take place at Faith Centennial United Church on Monday February 3, 2025 at 1 pm. Interment Rainham White Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Hyde & Mott Chapel, Hagersvillle. www.rhbanderson.com