Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Rev. Clare Wideman

Male 1938 - 2009  (71 years)


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  • Name Clare Wideman 
    Prefix Rev. 
    Born 1938  [1
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-249179 
    Died 29 May 2009  [1
    Person ID I249179  Generations
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2024 

    Father George H. Wideman,   b. 1909, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1988  (Age 79 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth F. "Lizzie" Diefenbacher,   b. 8 Apr 1908, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Mar 1997, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years) 
    Married 4 Jan 1933  [2
    Family ID F46136  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Lucille Jeanette Snyder 
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F46135  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • WIDEMAN, Rev. Clare - Died peacefully on May 29, 2009. Cherished husband of Lucille Wideman. Beloved father of Kevin (Melanie Rose-Wideman) and Bonita (David Hammond). Proud grandfather of Isaac, Connor and Renae. Dear brother of Dorothy (Bill Sittler), Ruby (Amsey Weber), Harold (Delphine), James (Christine), late Edgar (Beatrice), Carol (David Ringer) and Erma (Bob Martin). Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Clare's ministry included pastoral care in the community and at the Regional Mental Health Care, London for 25 years. He was a valued professional mentor and colleague in his role as Supervisor in the Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education (CAPPE). Clare volunteered his time on numerous boards including, Craigwood Youth Services, Ontario Association of Children's Mental Health Centres, Ontario Chaplains Association and Sydenham Community Credit Union. Visitations will be held at Westview Funeral Chapel , 709 Wonderland Road North, on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted at Valleyview Mennonite Church, 1170 Melsandra Avenue, London, on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment immediately following the service. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Clare are asked to consider Canadian National Institute for the Blind, Mennonite Central Committee or a charitable organization of your choice. On-line condolences accepted at condolences@westviewfuneralchapel.com.


      The Waterloo Region Record 1 Jun 2009

  • Sources 
    1. [S602] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Waterloo Region Record (March 2008- ), Obituary of Rev. Clare Wideman - 1 Jun 2009.

    2. [S120] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley - Hawkesville Union CC#4529 Waterloo Region Branch, OGS.
      Wideman/ George/ Wideman 1909-1988/ Elizabeth/ Diefenbacher/ 1908-1997/ married Jan. 4, 1933/ Always remembered