Betty Margaret Fischer (Woolner)
Sept. 8, 1929 - July 15, 2018
It is with sadness we share the news of the death of Betty Fischer, who passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital on Sunday after a short illness. She was 88.

Betty could hardly have timed it better, leaving us one day before what would have been the 70th anniversary of her marriage to George, her inseparable partner in life and in the ups and downs of their beloved Toronto Blue Jays. George died in 2015, and now they are reunited to celebrate their special day.

Betty is survived by her children, Doug Fischer (Kathy), Linda Fischer and Connie Beamer (Dave), three grandchildren, Brenda Hannela (Ryan), Drew Fischer and Adam Beamer (Helen), as well as four great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Sophia, Hunter and Kayla.

Betty is also survived by her loving brother Larry Woolner, sister-in-law Ruth Clarke and brother-in-law Jim Fiddler as well as her dear friend of more than 60 years, Marg Reist.

In addition to her husband, Betty is predeceased by her parents Lorne and Mary Woolner, sister Diane Woolner and many in-laws: Marlene Woolner, Marie and Reg Taylor, Milt Clarke, Dorothy and Jerry Eckert and Janet Fiddler.

A woman of quiet faith, Betty was a longtime fan of the music of Lawrence Welk, and most weekends could be heard merrily singing along in front of the TV.

For 20 years, she and George made an annual winter pilgrimage to Florida, where they formed a group of close and lasting friends. And for more than 40 years, they saved one Saturday every month for a lively evening of solo with their great friends Karl and Shirley Siegel.

Betty was a lifelong resident of Kitchener, where over the years she worked at Superior Box Co., Cluett Peabody (Arrow shirts) and in the cafeteria at Cameron Heights Collegiate.

At St. Mary's Hospital, special thanks are owed to Dr. Bridget Campbell and the seventh floor nursing staff, especially Sunila and Jane. Thanks also to the caring staff at Parkwood Mennonite Home, where Betty lived her final five months.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and on Friday, July 20, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467. The Funeral will be held in the Chapel at 12:00 noon followed by a reception at the funeral home. Interment at Woodland Cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Arthritis Society would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).
Visit www.henrywalser.com for Betty's memorial

Good night, sleep tight, until we meet again ...