Obituary of Gertrude Emma Elmhirst

ELMHIRST Gertrude Emma Elmhirst ( Manto ), born to August and Mary ( Schmidt ) Manto on March 13, 1912, passed away at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Monday, April 24, 2006, in her 95th year. Survived by her brother Harold and Margaret Manto. Beloved aunt and great-aunt to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband Vincent and son Paul, sisters Marie Bristow, Clara Steuernol, Lillian Andross, Ruth Barrens and Eilleen (infant) and her brother Herman Manto. Gertrude resided in London for many years before moving to Rockwood Terrace Retirement Home, Durham in 2005. She had a love of reading, music and great passion for knitting and creating of many beautiful projects. She will be sadly missed by her new friends at Rockwood Terrace. Visitors will be received at the John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Wateroo Street at King Street, London on Wednesday morning from 11:30 until 12:30 o'clock. Funeral Mass at St. Joseph's Church, 89 Charles Street on Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Interment in St. Peter's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Rockwood Terrace Retirement Home or St. Peter's Catholic Church, Durham would be appreciated.