- It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Ielean "Ann" Louise Bretz on Monday, April 19, 2021 in her 91st year. Ann passed away peacefully at The Village of University Gates Long Term Care in Waterloo with her family there in spirit. Loved mother of Keith Bretz (Helen), Laurie Staller (Andy) and son-in-law Jeff Welch. Grandma will be sadly missed by grandchildren Krista (Shane), Kayla (Roger), Jessica (Steve), Haley, Trevor (Nicole), Tyson and Logan and four great-grandchildren Ava, Gia, Brock and Hayes. Ann was looking forward to a new great grandson in July. Ann was predeceased by her husband Elmon Bretz (2020) of 68 years, daughter Gwen Welch (2011) and her parents Doretta and Lincoln Fisher. Dear sister-in-law of Marilyn and Len Kilbey and sister-in-law Carol Bretz. She will also be missed by her nieces and nephews. Ann struggled with Rheumatoid Arthritis from an early age. This disability never stopped her from running a household and raising three children without a complaint. Ann enjoyed baking, cooking, DQ blizzards, milkshakes, reading and doing crossword puzzles. She was an avid Toronto Maple Leafs and Blue Jays fan. Above all, she loved spending time with her family at her cottage on Belwood Lake. Mom was a caring, loving, strong woman who always thought of everyone around her. She will be deeply missed by all. Special thanks to all the staff at University Gates and a heartfelt thank you to her Wright Neighbourhood family for their amazing care and compassion. We could not have made it through this without you. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre in Kitchener (519-743-8900). A private family service will be held at a later date. Donations to the ALS Society of Canada or the Arthritis Society in memory of Ann would be greatly appreciated. "FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS"
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