BANDERMANN, Elaine - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mom, nana, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.
Elaine Bandermann, age 73 of Stratford and formerly of Toronto, passed away peacefully, at the Stratford General Hospital, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
Born in Amarillo, Texas, daughter of the late Lorine and Francis Pritchard, she became a proud citizen of Canada. Sister to Lucy and Ruth.
Aunt to Melissa, Clea and Robin.
Beloved wife of Volkmar of 51 years. Loving mother of Ingrid and mother-in-law to Silbert. Nana to Ocean, Phoenix and Jordynn.
Elaine graduated from The College of Wooster in Ohio, USA. After graduation, she ventured to Toronto, Canada, in 1969, where she was going to stay only for a little bit. She found a job working for the United Church of Canada.
After meeting Volkmar she undoubtedly stayed, married in 1970, adopted Ingrid in 1972 and led a life in Canada.
She retired from teaching in 2003. Both Elaine and Volkmar moved to Stratford, Ontario, shortly after.
Elaine was an active member of her church community. Her love of books continued where she was able to lead different book studies and discussion groups. Elaine will be sorely missed by all whom she touched.
May she Rest in Peace and Love. A private family visitation will be held on Friday, July 2, 2021, in Stratford, with prayers at 2 p.m.
A public celebration of Elaine's life will be held at Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Avenue, Stratford, on Saturday, September 4th, at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to L'Arche Stratford.
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