MARIE LOUISE (SCHMIDT) VOLLMER

February 5, 2024

Marie Louise (Schmidt) Vollmer of Seaforth, formerly of Point Clark, died peacefully at Jessica House Hospice in Exeter, surrounded by her family, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, at the age of 86. Devoted wife of Michael Vollmer for 65 years. Loving mother of Michael (Lisa), the late Peter, David (Fran), Anne Klein-Horsman (Bert), Mark (Karen), and Donald (Marcia). Adored grandma of 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Gloria (Michael), and Joan. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, George and Bertha (Sigloch) Schmidt; brother, Eric; sisters, Delores, Lorraine (Clare), Inge (Jacob), and brother. William (Rita). Marie had a long and rewarding career serving as a Registered Nurse, Class of 1959, Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital School of Nursing. During her training, she met the love of her life, Michael, and went on to marry him and spend 65 wonderful years together. Through her career, Marie was the administrator and director of care of multiple nursing homes. Marie had a green thumb and in her spare time, she loved to garden and be outside. She was a faithful woman, attending Mass regularly and studied Scripture daily. Above all, Marie was very grateful for her family and friends, especially her children and grandchildren. She was passionate about getting family and friends together and welcoming all into her home. Visitation will be held at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 22 Mary Street, Zurich, Friday, May 24, 2024, from 10–10:45 a.m., where the Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Cremation has taken place. Interment, St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Cemetery in Hesson. Donations to Jessica House Hospice in Exeter or St. Joseph’s Community Centre in Kingsbridge, would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy; arrangements entrusted to the Haskett Funeral Home, Zurich; www.haskettfh.com/.