MONA WERNER
July 11, 1925 to May 11, 2024
With thankfulness to God for the cherished years and beautiful memories with our loving, nurturing mother, we sadly announce the passing of Mona Werner, two months before her 99th birthday.
Mona was the only child of the late Wilfred and Leta Held and the dear wife of the late Daniel Werner (1979). Loving mother of four children – Lynne (Bob) Swent, Karen (Brent) Zavitz, Bev (Dwight) Daley, Lee (Chris ) Werner.
Loving grandma to Andrea (Richard), Mike, Todd (Deanna), Jennifer (Mike), Laura (Mark), Jessica, Angela, Josh (Meghan), Kate (Wes), Sarah (Dave), Meghan (Brian). Much loved by 25 great grandchildren and two great- great grandchildren.
Mona was predeceased by her brothers and sisters-in-law – Catherine (Russell), Carl (Vera), John (Hazel), David (Florence), and is survived by Mary (Don, deceased), and many nieces and nephews.
Mona was a longtime faithful member of the Rainham Mennonite Church. For the past four years, Mom was a resident at Leisure Living, Jarvis, Norfolk General Hospital and Norview Lodge, Simcoe. Thank you to the staff who compassionately cared for Mom at each of these facilities.
Visitation will be held at Hyde & Mott Chapel, R.H.B. Anderson Funeral Home, 60 Main Street South, Hagersville on Wednesday, May 15 at 10:00 a.m. with a service following at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rainham Mennonite Church or Haldimand-Norfolk REACH would be appreciated.
“When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room,
Why cry for a soul set free?”
—Christina Rossetti
Condolences
Posted by
Lori (Gingrich) Longwell
on
May 12th, 2024
My deepest condolences to you all. While I was very young when our family left Rainham so many of the people stayed with me through the years. I have fond memories of Mona and the one thing that came to mind when I heard of her passing was her smile. It was always so warm and loving and always reached her eyes❤. My prayers are with you as you celebrate her incredible life. Her legacy lives on in her family.
Posted by
Faiza M
on
May 13th, 2024
Keeping you all in my thoughts with sympathy as you navigate through this difficult time. My sincerest condolences to the family.
Posted by
Dianne Strohm (Emslie)
on
May 13th, 2024
Sending deepest condolences to you Bev, Dwight and families.
Posted by
Dave & Terry Yager
on
May 13th, 2024
We send our deepest condolences to each of you. Growing up across the road and part of the Rainham Mennonite congregation our families were very connected. I have many fond memories of your mother/grandmother over the years. May the Lord be with you as your celebrate her life.
Posted by
Doug and Lynne Werner
on
May 13th, 2024
You have our deepest sympathy and love.
We are praying that God’s presence will be a comfort to you.
Find strength in your family bonds and cherish the memories
of a life well lived.
Posted by
Leah Morris
on
May 13th, 2024
My sincerest sympathies on the loss of your mom and grandma - Karen and Bev and your families. Trusting that God Will bring wonderful memories to ease the loss and bring some joy as you remember this woman of strength and faith
Posted by
Rick & Marlene Waldhauser
on
May 13th, 2024
We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Lynne, Bob, Michael, Andrea & Richard. It is never easy losing a parent.
Posted by
Diane Yager
on
May 13th, 2024
My sincerest sympathy to your entire family in the loss of your dear mom, grandmother and great grandmother Mona. Being close neighbours, family and church members we share many great memories of which your mom's sweet demeanor will always be remembered. May God's comfort be with you always.
Posted by
patricia anne hussack
on
May 13th, 2024
Deepest sympathy to all the family of Mona. She raised a beautiful family and I have had the pleasure to know Lynne, Karen and Bev and their spouses. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Sincerely Pat (Kline) Hussack
Posted by
Cathy Mazakian
on
May 13th, 2024
Karen, Brent and family, our deepest sympathies to you all. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Cathy and Hagop Mazakian c
Posted by
Mario Rosalie Graziani
on
May 14th, 2024
Dear Karen Brent & families ,
Our sincere sympathy to all of you.
We never met your mom,but have seen lovely pictures of her ,&heard about so many of her enduring qualities.
May all the good memories over the years ,be a cause of comfort for each of you.
Sincerely ,
Mario Rosalie Graziani
Posted by
Denis and Barb James
on
May 14th, 2024
Mona was a quiet, gentle lady with a beautiful smile. Cherish all your memories. Our sympathy and prayers are with you and the family.
Denis and Barb James
Posted by
Greg Hales
on
May 14th, 2024
Karen, Brent, and the entire Werner family,
What an amazing and wonderful life to celebrate.
Our thoughts are with you as you say goodbye.
Love, Greg and Lynn Hales
Posted by
David Shantz
on
May 15th, 2024
Greetings to the Werner family.
We share our condolences with you. We pause with you in these moments of sacred celebration as we honour the life and memory of your dear mother. Her smile, her words of encouragement, her gift of hospitality and her faithful Christian testimony are the legacy that she leaves with us. As we remember your mother Mona we are reminded how she worked together so closely with your father Daniel. We remember the moments when she nursed him back to health. Now they are together again rejoicing in the presence of Christ.
We remember how your home was filled with music and although your father did not make the greatest contribution in the bass section of the church choir he made up for it by making sure all was in place so the choir programs could be presented without a problem. Indeed your parents have left us a sacred inheritance. Thanks be to God. David for the Shantz
Posted by
Tom and Edie Guhbin
on
May 15th, 2024
We offer our sincere condolences in this time of sorrow.
Posted by
Marilyn Gloyd Gazley
on
May 16th, 2024
Lynne, Karen, Bev, Lee and families. Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your Mother. When I think of her I remember her lovely smile. My wish for you is that God's comfort surrounds you as you celebrate her life and faith.
