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Theresa Schafer Obituary

We are sad to announce that on March 21, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Theresa Schafer (Tillsonburg, Ontario). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Theresa Schafer to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Joseph; her brother Joseph Engelhardt; her sister-in-law Maria; her sister Veronica Kanyo; and her siblings-in-law, Steve and Mary Schafer.

She is survived by: her children, Joanne Backus (John) of Simcoe and Thomas Schafer (Linda) of Tillsonburg; her grandchildren, John Backus (Eva), Jeffrey Backus, Janelle Cluett (Cameron) and Stephen Schafer (Alainna); her great grandchildren, Brock, Liam, Jacob, Carson and Maryn; her brother-in-law Tony Schafer (Carol); and her cousin Liz Drotos. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Regrettably, due to COVID-related attendance restrictions, visitation on Monday, March 29th, 2021 will be by invitation only from 9:45 a. m. to 10:45 a. m. in the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes - Burial and Cremation Services Inc. Chapel, 262 Broadway, Tillsonburg (519-842-4238). All guests must bring and wear a face covering and adhere to social distancing guidelines.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the "Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital Foundation," or to the "Woodingford Lodge Tillsonburg" (memo: for recreation purposes) can be arranged on Theresa's online tribute page at http://www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com.



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Mar 29

Visitation

Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes - Burial And
262 Broadway, Tillsonburg, ON N4G3R7

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Mar 29

Funeral service Private

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Mar 29

Burial

Delhi Cemetery
205 James St, Delhi, ON N4B

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