Clara ROTH

ROTH, Clara - It is with deep sorrow and a great sense of loss that we announce the passing of Clara, our mother and friend in Milton, Ontario on Thursday, December 7th 2006. She was born and raised Mennonite in Crosshill, Ontario. After three daughters were born, she moved to Toronto with her husband, Milton, to help with Mennonite mission work in the Jeeko area of Toronto. She worked alongside her husband at their corner grocery store and meat market in Scarborough and raised her family of four daughters helping each one to develop their skills and talents. Every Sunday, she invited guests for dinner and many times a handicapped young man and his elderly mother joined her family for dinner. She believed that Sunday School was important in the lives of young children and she especially enjoyed teaching Sunday School with her dearest friend, June Nelson. She has supported 3 World Vision children for many years. When her husband, Milton, retired, they lead bus tours for seniors. She loved to play hymns and fun songs for the seniors on her harmonica. She was predeceased by her parents and youngest brother, Daniel, who died in a tragic train crash. She is survived by her husband Milton, and her daughters, Diane (John) Macintyre (Tammie, Fiona, Connie and Glen) of Milton, Donna (Tony) Klassen, (Clarise, Nathan, Nevin, Juanita, Nadine and Vernon) of Gretna, Manitoba, Sharon (Allan) Gilbert (Colin, Wesley, Stuart) of Thunder Bay, Ontario and Sandy (Bob) Schaaf (Candice, Hayley) of Barrie, Ontario and by 13 great grandchildren. Clara's Christian faith and her absolute trust in the Lord helped her through her final years. Her husband, her daughter Diana, and her granddaughters, Tammie and Fiona, and the wonderful caregivers from Home Instead assisted at home. The compassionate nurses in the Complex Care Unit of Milton District Hospital guided her family through the final stage of her life. We would like to thank the members of Graceway Baptist Church and Dr. Kamouna of Milton for their ongoing support. The service will be held at the McKERSIE-KOCHER FUNERAL HOME 114 Main St. Milton 905-878-4452 on Monday, December 11th 2006 at 12:00 pm with visitation starting prior at 10:00 am. Rev. Isaak officiating. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery in Milton and a reception to follow at the McKersie-Kocher Funeral Home reception centre. In lieu of flowers, donations to World Vision Canada 6630 Turner Valley Rd. Mississauga, ON L5N 2S4 would be appreciated by the family. Letters of condolence may be left for the family at www.mckersie-kocher.ca 10470503