Hermer, Mary "Evangeline"

Dec 04, 2014

Peacefully, at her home in Ardoch, on Friday, November 28, 2014. Born in Palmerston Twsp, on January 13, 1921, the daughter of the late Annie Belle (Ranger) and Michael Manion. Beloved wife of the late Charles Hermer. Cherished mother of Roger (Karen), the late Elva Shanks (late Joe), Muriel (Jim) MacDonald, Chuck (Marilyn), Kenneth (Orlanda), Leo (Janice), Norman (Donna), Sharon (Bradley) Mieske and the late Mary Hermer. Loving grandmother to Michael, Janet, Shawn, Darin, Anne, Craig, Charlyn, Jason, Derek, Dale, Ochia, Dwayne, Eric, Joey, Andrew, Jennifer, Tanya, Sonya, Ondrea and Kendal; adored Great Grandmother to 35 children and Great Great Grandmother to one. Evangeline is survived by her brother Burt (Mary) Manion and her sister Theresa Ferguson. She is predeceased by her parents, and brothers Elwood, Oswald, Evert, Clifford, Francis, and Cletus. The family received friends at St. Kilian's Church, Ardoch, on Sunday, November 30. Funeral Mass was concelebrated there, by Rev. Fr. John Gillis and Rev. Fr. Jozef Machaj, on Monday, December 1, at 11am. Pallbearers were grandchildren Michael Hermer, Craig MacDonald, Jason Hermer, Derek Hermer, Dwayne Hermer, Andrew Hermer and Kendal Mieske. The Scripture Readings and Intercessions were done by granddaughters Ochia Bennett, Jennifer Hermer and Anne Hale. A musical tribute was played by grandson Michael Hermer. Interment St. Kilian's Cemetery. Expressions of Sympathy may be made to St. Kilian's Church Building Fund, the Canadian Cancer Society or the North Frontenac Fire Department. The family would like to thank Dr. Bell, the entire team at the Sharbot Lake Medical Clinic, nurses from St. Elizabeth and the Personal Support Workers from Red Cross Care Partners. A special thank-you to Catherine Tysick and Sandy Thiel, Northern Frontenac Community Services, for their ongoing help and support and many fun days at "Day Away'.