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• Interesting: art
• Name: Bob Gaede
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-67830

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LIFETIMES: Winterbourne artist captured his life, family and local history

Robert (Bob) Gaede of Winterbourne, born: May 31, 1926, in Conestogo, died: Oct. 7, 2017, of multiple myeloma

Artist Bob Gaede used his art to capture precious moments from his long life and the history of his beloved Conestogo and Winterbourne. There are at least 25 binders filled with stories, sketches, old photographs, all local history catalogued with such incredible detail that each binder looks like the work of an experienced archivist.

In his art, much of it architectural, Bob etched and painted old homes, churches, mills and blacksmith shops but he also painted expressive landscapes, some of them light and airy watercolours, others bold and thickly layered oils.

"He always had different phases he'd go through," said daughter, Jennifer Snider. "He was interested in history and landmarks. He had a different way of looking at things."

Bob was one of only two children born in Canada to a Mennonite family that had fled persecution in Russia at the turn of the last century. His five other siblings were all born in Russia......

When the Gaede family first arrived from Russia, they ended up living in a converted blacksmith shop in Conestogo for a time. The shop is now a B&B and likely it was far less luxurious in the early 1920s.

From the time he was a kid, Bob showed artistic talent and it was his elementary school teacher who suggested he enter a competition, which he easily won. That was the spark, the impetus that would became his foundation. No matter what else he was doing, art was always more important.

Bob graduated from the Ontario College of Art and though he would never make a full-time living as an artist, he was nevertheless successful, selling several works as well as accepting commissions, including a lion sculpture and even advertising signs.

Bob's career aspirations took a slight deviation after he met Audrey Burnett when they played on opposing teams at baseball games, Winterbourne vs. Conestogo. They married in 1951, had three children: Deb, Jennifer and Rod, starting their married life living with family and from there, they just kept moving, at least seven places all around Winterbourne until Audrey finally purchased an empty lot for $100......

Deb said their father was still working in his studio up until a few months before he died.

"Dad's passion was for his art," said Jennifer. "He'd work in the factory during the day, come home and do work around the house then he spent his time doing art."

Hill, V. (2017). LIFETIMES: Winterbourne artist captured his life, family and local history | TheRecord.com. TheRecord.com. Retrieved 30 October 2017, from https://www.therecord.com/whatson-story/7740781-lifetimes-winterbourne-artist-captured-his-life-family-and-local-history/

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Gaede, Robert "Bob" A.O.C.A. After a long and very productive life, Bob Gaede has "slipped the surly bonds of earth" and set up his easel in a better place. He is now reunited with his beloved wife Audrey (2016) and much missed siblings Olga, Frieda, Laura, Frank, Henry, and Rudy. He leaves behind his much loved children Jennifer Snider, Deb Gaede, and Rod (Eveline) Gaede. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren James Gaede (Emily), Chris Snider (Tati), Jordan Gaede (fiancée Vallery), Nick Gaede (Tara), and Jackie Snider. Bob was also blessed with five great-grandchildren and one on the way. He had a special place in his heart for his nieces and their families, Elaine (Bert) Meng, Judy (Lee) Bell, and the late Sharon (Jack) Soeder. Bob's passion in life was his art. He had many stories of his enjoyable years in Toronto at the Ontario College of Art. His memories of his beloved village of Conestogo were often portrayed in his landscapes and his annual Christmas cards. In later years, Dad developed a liking for cats and he will be missed by his feline friend Jimmy. Memorial visitation will take place on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 from 7-9 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran Church, 131 Flax Mill Dr., Conestogo. Interment of cremated remains in Winterbourne Cemetery will follow. Thank you to his family at St. Matthew's for their visits, prayers and concern. In Bob's memory, donation to St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran Church in Conestogo or the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.

"For I have promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep." Robert Frost

"Obituary Of Robert Gaede | Dreisinger Funeral Home Ltd.". 2021. Dreisingerfuneralhome.Com. https://dreisingerfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/1004/Robert-Gaede/obituary.html.

Robert married Audrey Eileen Burnett 1951. Audrey (daughter of George William Burnett and Winnifred Alberta "Minnie" Gordon) was born 11 Apr 1925; died 16 Jan 2016, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Audrey Eileen Gaede
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-192024

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GAEDE, Audrey Eileen After many battles with health issues Audrey Gaede passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2016, in her 91st year, at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, with her children by her side. Born Audrey Eileen Burnett to George and Winifred Burnett. Audrey was the beloved spouse of Robert Gaede and the dear mother of Jennifer Snider (Ken deceased), Deborah Gaede, and Rodney (Ev) Gaede. She was the adored grandma of Christopher Snider (Tatiana Alarcon), Jacqueline Snider, James (Emily) Gaede, Jordan Gaede, and Nick (Tara) Gaede. Great-grandma of Henry and Francis Gaede, and Nash and James Gaede. Special aunt to Sharon and Jack Soeder and their children Alice and Russell; Judy and Lee Bell and their children Tom, Jeff, and Ben; and Elaine and Bert Meng and family. Audrey loved animals and will be missed by her feline friends Fluffy, Jimmy, and Ash. She was a lifetime member of Chalmers Presbyterian Church, Winterbourne. She belonged to the Winterbourne Ladies Aid and over the years made many quilts and crafts. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. Cremation has taken place. Spring interment will be in Winterbourne Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society or Regional Cancer Centre and would be appreciated by the family. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

"Obituary Of Audrey Gaede | Dreisinger Funeral Home Ltd.". 2021. Dreisingerfuneralhome.Com. https://dreisingerfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/841/Audrey-Gaede/obituary.html.

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• Name: Frank G. Gaede
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-184325

Franz — Rosalia Adeline "Rose" Tietz. Rosalia was born 17 Apr 1889, Halle, , Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany; died 1960, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church, Conestogo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Rosalia Adeline "Rose" Gaede
• Name: Rosalie A. Thedes
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-188488

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53817
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1921, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant, Dry Goods
• Residence: 1921, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

George married Winnifred Alberta "Minnie" Gordon 3 Nov 1915, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Winnifred (daughter of Thomas Henry "Henry" Gordon and Minnie Viola Shoemaker) was born 11 Mar 1896, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1966; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Minnie Gordon
• Name: Winnie Gordon
• Name: Winnifred Alberta "Minnie" Burnett
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167015
• Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1921, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53810
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; R. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1921, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
• Residence: 1921, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

John married Ellen Jane Hamilton 1 Jun 1880, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ellen (daughter of James Hamilton and Jane Pollock) was born 25 Feb 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1940, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ellen Jane Burnett
• Name: Helena Hamilton
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53811
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Prsbyterian
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: Henry Gordon
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53381
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
• Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Thomas married Minnie Viola Shoemaker 24 Jul 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Minnie (daughter of Matilda Shoemaker) was born 5 May 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jun 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Minnie Viola Gordon
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53382
• Residence: 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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The funeral of the late Mrs. Hy. Gordon took place on Sunday afternoon to the Winterbourne cemetery, Rev. Krouth officiating. This death is particularly sad on account of the husband of the deceased having died only 9 months ago. Much sympathy is felt for her relatives and friends, especially her four children, namely Winnie, Lloyd, Frances and Aileen Gordon.

Elmira Signet Jun 12 1913 pg 3