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

Viola Gladys Scheafer

Female 1923 - 2021  (98 years)


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  • Name Viola Gladys Scheafer 
    Born 17 Jun 1923  Clifford, Minto Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    Name Viola Gladys MacKenzie 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-404954 
    Died 7 Nov 2021  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Buried Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Person ID I404954  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Family Donald William MacKenzie,   b. 9 Dec 1919, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Nov 2001, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Children 
     1. Donald William MacKenzie,   b. 6 Jan 1946,   d. 10 Jan 2016, North Bay, Nipissing District, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years)
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F61451  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • With her family by her side, we sadly announce the passing of Viola Gladys MacKenzie, on November 7, 2021, at the age of 98 at the Hospice of Waterloo. She was born June 17, 1923, in Clifford. Predeceased by her loving husband Donald senior (2001) her son Donald Junior (2016) and her parents Bill and Marion Schaefer. Loving mother to Nancy Hallman (Barry), Douglas, Scott (Margaret), and daughter-in-law Joyce. Cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren and aunt to many nieces and nephews. A special friend to Dorothy Bradley and Marleen Wiffen. Viola was a member of Olivet United Church where she volunteered for every church function. She was an avid reader and knitter. Together with Dorothy and other volunteers, they knitted over 1000 squares annually for blankets, which were distributed to cancer patients and to the children's hospital. Viola was such a sports fan! Her favorites baseball, curling, bowling and playing cards. Viola could give you a run for your money in horseshoes! She was previously employed at John Forsyth Shirts, where she met Donald. With her mother, Marion, she started her own bakery business which she ran until she retired. The family would like to extend a very heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Hospice Waterloo for their exceptional care given to mom in her last few weeks. Viola's family will receive relatives and friends at Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre, 1001 Ottawa St. S., Kitchener, (519-743-8900), on Saturday November 13, 2021 from 1:00 -2:00 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Burial will take place at a later date. If desired, donations would be appreciate to Hospice Waterloo.

      "Viola Mackenzie Obituary - Kitchener, ON". 2021. Dignity Memorial. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/kitchener-on/viola-mackenzie-10434452#:~:text=With%20her%20family%20by%20her,parents%20Bill%20and%20Marion%20Schaefer.

  • Sources 
    1. [S292] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - Memory Gardens CC#5464 Cemetery Internet Link.
      Donald W./ 1919 - 2001/ Viola G./ 1923 - / Mackenzie.

    2. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/233911502.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 17 Jun 1923 - Clifford, Minto Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 7 Nov 2021 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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