DeWolfe, Rev. H. Max
Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at University Gates, Waterloo one month after his 102nd birthday. Max was born in New Brunswick. He trained for the ministry at Acadia University where he received his B.A., B.D. He was ordained to the Baptist ministry in 1940, and served in pastorates in the Maritime Provinces, Quebec and Ontario. He also served as a Chaplain to the Canadian Army during WW II, and in the YMCA War Services. In 1981 he and his late wife Margaret retired in Kitchener-Waterloo where they were involved in interim pastoral ministry including three terms at Highland Baptist Church. Predeceased by his wife Margaret DeWolfe (2016) and his two daughters Elizabeth and Emily. Survived by his son John (Maureen) of Halifax, his stepdaughters Sharon (Bob) of Waterloo and Brenda (Bruce) of Ottawa and his three grandchildren Warren (Coleen), Kathryn (Brad) and Heather.
Max's family will receive relatives and friends at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener 519-749-8467 on Friday, September 14, 2018 from 4-6 p.m. and from 2 -2:45 p.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2018 where a memorial service will take place in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. officiated by Rev. Das Sydney. Reception to follow.
Cremation has taken place.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to Highland Baptist Church would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).
Special thanks to all the caregivers at University Gates for all their special and loving care of Max.
Visit www.henrywalser.com for Max's memorial.