Winnifred Weller Obituary

Age - 88

October 6, 2023

Fonthill, ON

Weller, Winnifred Ada (Manns) Passed away peacefully at the Welland hospital on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Norman C. Weller (2012). Predeceased by her son David Weller (2018) and Son in law Ross Whiteside (2017) . Survived by her children Jane Singer (Arnold), Norma Weller, Deborah Whiteside (Boyd), Darlene Hamilton (Terry), and Terry Weller (Barb). Proud grandma of Christine Abrahams (Josh), Shawn McIntyre (Tiffany), Trevor McIntyre (Jackie), Rosalyn Vasas (Aaron), Teresa Whiteside (Bryan), Ashley Hamilton, Jesse Hamilton (Victoria), Jenni Weller, Charlee Weller, Jake Weller, Rebecca Humphrys (Ed) and Jessica Jeffery (Malvin). Great-grandmother of Cheyenne Abrahams, Addyson Abrahams, Kynzley Abrahams. Dryden McIntyre, Breeah McIntyre, Ceraya McIntyre, Zachary McIntyre, Hailey McIntyre, Baileigh Vasas, Caitlynn Vasas, Brayden Whiteside, Jersey Whiteside, Alisha Humphrys, Cadence Humphrys, Ryleigh Humphrys, Rowan Humphrys, Clara Jeffery and George Jeffery. Winnifred loved camping, playing cards, horseshoes and especially loved being with her family and friends. In keeping with Winnifred's wishes, cremation has taken place. Donations can be made to the Niagara Dog Rescue https://niagaradogrescue. com/ Condolences can be shared at www. pelhamfuneralhome. ca

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