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Ayton, Durham, Elmwood, Chesley and surrounding areas since 1984.
Herta Brenndorfer passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025 at the age of 96 at the Village Long-Term Care Home in Hanover, Ontario.
Survived by sons, Peter (Marlene) of New Zealand, Alfred (Dawn) of Elmwood, Thomas of Guelph, and daughters Dora and Julia of Toronto. She leaves behind 8 grandchildren (Shannon, Jodi, Brandi, Brittany, Michael, Mark, Daniel, Christian). Also 16 great-grandchildren (Hayden, Brenna, Leah, Paige, Talen, Chase, Nixon, Kingston, DJ, Samantha, Gracelyn, Ivan, Olivia, Vivienne, Andrew, Bastian). She is also survived by one sister, Magdalene Dobrat of Walkerton and one brother, Helmut Dobrat in Germany.
Predeceased by her husband, Wilhelm (1993), her daughter, Anne (2020), and three brothers (Walter, Arthur, Werner) and one sister (Lydia) in Germany.
Herta was born on October 29, 1928 in East Prussia to Johannes and Bertha Dobrat. She had many fond memories of her childhood on a farm and country life. Her family had to flee their home in 1944 due to the advance of the Russian army in World War II. Herta and her sisters became separated from the rest of their family escaping warfare during the flight from home. Herta and her sisters made it together to West Germany, where they found work to support themselves and a temporary home with a German family.
Most of her family members were reunited later in West Germany, but they were never able to return to live in their former home in East Prussia after World War II. Herta then took a job in England, where she met and married Wilhelm Brenndorfer from Romania.
Wilhelm and Herta moved to Canada in 1952, crossing the Atlantic by ship to arrive at Pier 21 in Halifax and then moving to Ontario. They soon bought a farm near Elmwood, Ontario where they raised their family. After Wilhelm’s passing in 1993, Herta sold the farm, lived with her daughters in Toronto for a few years, and eventually moved into a senior’s apartment in Hanover.
Herta possessed a strength and faith that brought her through the many challenges of life with grace. Memorial donations to the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Elmwood or the charity of your choice are appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover. Messages of condolences are welcome at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca
My deepest condolences to Alf, Dawn and the whole extended Brenndorfer family.
- Alex Ruff, MSC, CD, MP, Bruce-Grey-Owen SoundSending our deepest condolences to Alf, Dawn and families. Cherish the memories.
- Bonnie and Gerald BlakeLieber Peter, Alfred, Thomas und liebe Dora und Julia, sowie auch alle Angehörigen von Brenndorfer !
Mit tiefem Mitgefühl haben wir von den Verlust eurer lieben Mutter/ Oma und Uroma erfahren. In dieser schweren Zeit möchten wir euch allen unser herzliches Beileid aussprechen. Eure Mutter war eine wunderbare Person, die viele Herzen berührte. Damals im Sommer 1990 sind liebevolle Erinnerungen geblieben, als ich( Beate)zur Besuch in Toronto Hanover gewesen war. Wir wünschen und beten für euch, dass ihr Trost und Hoffnung findet, für das vergangene, genauso für die Zukunft. Gott allein ,weiß voran Tante Herta geglaubt hat. Gott segne euch alle.
Alles Liebe dort in der Ferne, fühlt euch ganz herzlich umarmt und gedrückt von Beate Schernus ( Tochter von Helmut Dobrat) und auch von meinem Vater ganz herzliche Anteilnahme.
Viele liebe Grüße aus Deutschland 👋
Liebe Angehörigen von Herta!
Aufrichtige Anteilnahme am Tod eurer Mutter und viel Kraft
für die nächste Zeit. Möge die Erinnerung an schöne, gemeinsame Jahre
den Schmerz lindern.
Wünschen euch von ganzem Herzen
Christiane Scharf (daughter from Artur Dobrat)
Ingo Scharf
Germany
Sending our deepest sympathy to you Alf, Dawn and family. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
- Shannon & Paul RhodyAlf ,Dawn and family so sorry to hear of your mother passing Sending my condolences to all of the family at this difficult time. Marilyn Bennett
- Marilyn BennettAlf and Dawn.
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. Hold your memories close to your heart
Alfy Dawn And All The Brenndorfer Family . My Deepest Condolences And This Difficult Time. Loosing A Mother And Grandmother Is Very Hard To Accept. Having All The Great Memories Will Help You Through This Painfull Time. May She Rest In Peace And Always Be With You . Bill Holmes
- Bill HolmesAlf, Dawn and families of Herta...my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother and grandmother. Hoping that God mends your broken hearts.
- Susan Galbraith
