We are sad to announce that on March 21, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Theresa Schafer (Tillsonburg, Ontario). Family and friends can light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. 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 siblings, Joseph Engelhardt and Veronica Kanyo; and her siblings-in-law, Maria, 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.

Visitation was held on Monday, March 29th 2021 from 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM at the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes - Burial And (262 Broadway, Tillsonburg, ON N4G3R7). A private funeral service was held on Monday, March 29th 2021 at 11:00 AM. A burial was held on Monday, March 29th 2021 at the Delhi Cemetery (205 James St, Delhi, ON N4B). 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.