Passings

Edward A. Amos

Edward A. Amos Edward A. Amos, 73, of RR 3, Waterloo, died Tuesday, July 3, 1962, of a heart attack while vacationing at his summer home on Chemong Lake, near Peterborough. Born June 7, 1889, at Aberfoyle, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Amos, he lived in the Twin Cities for many years. He was manager of the Waterloo County House of Refuge for 21 years, until his retirement in 1954 and was a life member of Waterloo Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Schmidt, whom he married  June 18, 1918, In Elmira; four sons, Harry and William, both of RR 3, Waterloo, and Carl and Donald, both of Kitchener; one. daughter, Mrs. Alfred (Marjorie)  Kavelman of Bridgeport, and 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was predeceased by two brothers and  three sisters. The body rests at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, where the funeral will be conducted Friday at. 2 p.m. by Rev. G. F. Barthel of Zion  Evangelical United Brethern Church, Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Elmira.^1a http://generations.regionofwaterloo.ca/getperson.php?personID=I73942&tree=generations

Mary E. Amos (Schmidt) 

Mrs. Edward A. Amos of 47 Hickson Drive, died Friday at K-W Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was 77. Mrs. Amos was the former Mary Edna. Schmidt, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Killian Schmidt. She was born in Floradale and lived in the Twin City area all her life. She was a member of Zion United Church and Brillian Rebekah Lodge. She was predeceased by her husband July 3, 1962, and by three brothers and four sisters. Surviving are four sons, Harry, Carl and Donald, all of Kitchener and William of Waterloo; one daughter, Mrs. Alfred (Marjorie) Kavelman of Kitchener; 14 grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. The body is at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home where a Rebekah Lodge service will be held Sunday at 8 p.m. Rev. G. F. Barthel will conduct the funeral service Monday at 3 p.m. Burial will be

in Union Cemetery, Elmira. http://generations.regionofwaterloo.ca/getperson.php?personID=I56036&tree=generations

Carl David Amos

Life Story for Marjorie Kavelman

Passed away in her home at Lanark Place in Kitchener, surrounded by the love of family, on March 12, 2005, at

the age of 85 years.Marjorie was born in Elmira, Ontario.

Predeceased by Alfred, her beloved husband of 60 years, dear mother of Bill of Ayr and friend Lorna Wittman of Elmira, Mary Lou Gutscher and Peter Maurice of London, Barb & Rodger Carey of Moorefield, Larry & April Kavelman of Bolton, Bob & Sue Kavelman of Amherstburg and Nancy Laycock of Kitchener; loving grandmother to Jason (Amy), Denise (Jeff Schmidt), Ryan, Chris (Darlene), Tami, and Meghan Kavelman, Brenda Cline and Terry Stratton, Dave (Karin) Gutscher, Darryl (Marie) Gutscher, Rob (Verioska) Berg, Ron (Rhonda) Carey, Rhonda (Bill) DeVries, Jodi (Larry) Marchuk, Marci (Rodney) Anderson, Phillip and Michelle Laycock; great-grandmother of Vincent and Christine Kavelman, Jamie and Stevie McKeeman, Larissa, Shannon, and Matthias Gutscher, Rachel Rivers, Tristynn and Toni Marchuk, Dylan and Brooke Anderson, and Jessica Kavelman. She will be sadly missed by her brothers, Harry and Don Amos, her sisters-in-law Greta and Edith Amos, her brother-in-law Eldon Kavelman, her many nieces and nephews, and her close friends and relatives.
Predeceased by her parents, Edward and Mary Amos, her grandson Adam Kavelman, her brothers Bill and Carl Amos, and her sister-in-law, Ada Amos.
Marjorie was an excellent bookkeeper and was active as a volunteer and leader in her community for many years, as well as always finding time to chauffeur her children to sports, music lessons, and social activities. She was the first librarian in Bridgeport, Ontario, and a partner in her husband Alf (Red) Kavelman's businesses, Kitchener Brake and Steering and Bridgeport Sunoco. A member of Bridgeport United Church and the Women's Institute (United Church Women), she was an inspiration and a role model for her family, friends, co-workers and acquaintances because of her kindness and sense of life. She lit up a room and made people smile wherever she went.
 The family is grateful for the care and love provided by the nurses and staff at Lanark Place, especially during her recent illness.
 The Kavelman family will receive friends at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St. Kitchener (519-749-8467)from 7-9 PM Monday, and from 9:30-11AM Tuesday, March 15, 2005 until the Funeral Service at 11 AM,
 Rev. Brenda Woodall officiating. Interment Elmira Union Cemetery.

Edith AMOS

AMOS, Edith Peacefully passed away in her 92nd year with family by her side at the Liesureworld Nursing Home in Elmira. Predeceased by her loving and devoted husband Carl Amos (1997). Loving Mom of Judy Archambault and her husband Andre of Kitchener; Diane Amos of Guelph; and David Amos and his wife Cindy of Port Dover. Survived by her sister Lovigna and brother-in-law Herb Roussel. Forever remembered by her grand-children Sharon and Len Glass, Paul Archambault, Jeff, Dan and Craig Amos. Cherished Great-Nana to Dylan, Teah, and Chayce. Pre-deceased by her brother Jack Hunter. Edith will be remembered for her giving spirit volunteering with the Zion United Church UCW, Sunnyside Home, and earlier years as a Brownie Leader. Also known for her activities at the Ayr Curling Club, Ladies Bowling and as an avid Bridge Player. Family and friends will be received at the Memory Gardens Reception Centre, 2723 Victoria St. N. (Breslau) on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 for funeral services at 11 a.m. If so desired, memorial contributions to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. 

Harry Amos

AMOS, Harry Passed away peacefully at Grand River Hospital, Freeport Site, on Thursday, May 1, 2014, at age 92. Born August 25, 1921, Harry was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Ed Amos; his sister, Marjorie Kavelman and his brothers Carl and Bill. Harry leaves behind his brother Don Amos and nieces and nephews; Bill, Larry and Bob Kavelman and their sisters Mary Lou Gutscher, Barb Carey and Nancy Laycock; Bill Amos Jr. and his sisters Donna Farrow and JoAnn Baker; David Amos and his sisters Diane Amos and Judy Archambault; John Amos and his sister Carolyn Waind. He will be sadly missed by Andy, too. We will miss his determination, feisty nature and unique way of showing affection for his family and friends. To quote Robbie Burns -- "A Man's A Man For A' That". A Celebration of Harry's life will be held at MEMORY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY (519-904-0400) 2723 Victoria St. N., Breslau, on Friday, May 30, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with reception following. Interment will take place at Elmira Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences at www.memorycemetery.ca

Greta