Erma Bauman Obituary

Erma Bauman (Woodstock, Ontario), born on August 16, 1928 in Waterloo, Ontario, passed away on September 18, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Gordon Bauman; her parents, Jesse Martin and Selina [Shantz] Martin; her children, Reta Mae and Wilbur James; her son-in-law Terry Bauman Gaulton; her siblings, Elsie Ilan, Minerva Bauman and Melvin Martin; her parents-in-law, Milton and Susannah [Martin] Bauman; and her siblings-in-law, Esther Bauman, Annie Bauman, Elma Bauman, Reta Martin, Bill Ilan, Elias Bauman, Robert Bauman, Bruce Bauman and Leonard Bearinger.

She is survived by: her children, Marilyn, John Cressman, Paul, Debbie Bauman, Karen, Tom Elliott, Rick, Louise Cober Bauman, Delphine Bauman Gaulton and Dave Werry; her grandchildren, Kyle Bauman, Rishell Gallant, Ben Cressman, Tara Cressman, Nicole Bauman, Cait Schneider, Jesse Bauman, Marichka Galadza Bauman, Jared Bauman, Justine Rodrigues, Samuel Brock Fooks, Layla Aydemir and Nicholas Fooks; her great grandchildren, Huxley, Oscar, Austin, Avery, Chace, Elah, Frida, Hugo, Raissa, Ori and Teddy; her brother Orvie Martin; her in-laws, Clara, Leonard Bauman and Violet Bearinger; her grandson Jeffrey; and her great grandchild Thea. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Tavistock Mennonite Church (131 Wettlaufer St, Tavistock, ON N0B2R0). A graveside service was held on Sunday, September 27th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery (677044 16th Line, Tavistock, ON N0B2R0). A funeral service was held on Sunday, September 27th 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Tavistock Mennonite Church (131 Wettlaufer St, Tavistock, ON N0B2R0).

In lieu of flowers Erma has invited you to consider a donation to Mennonite Central Committee or Sakura House and would be appreciated by the family.