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BIERLING: Gladys (Schenk) of Hensall

February 18, 2017 By Haskett Funeral Homes 32 Condolences

BIERLING: Gladys (Schenk) of Hensall

At Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall on Friday, February 17, 2017, formerly of Exeter, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Andrew (Andy) Bierling and friend of the late Jim Harrigan. Dear mother of John Bierling of Exeter, Bob and Sue Bierling of Port Stanley, and Kate Bierling of Exeter. Dear grandmother of Wendy, Derek, Jerry; Krista, Joe; Amy, Allison; great-grandmother of Ashley, Rachael, Tristan, Matthew, Alex, Liam, Abbey, Carter, Cameron, Logan, and Pressley; and one great-great-grandson Jaxon. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Peter and Geraldine Schenk of Teeswater. Predeceased by a son Dennis, daughters-in-law Charmaine and Debbie, a brother Gerald and his wife Rita, and a sister Helen.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, (one west of Main) Exeter Wednesday evening 6 – 8 PM where a Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, February 23rd at 11AM with Rev. Jim Innes officiating. Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery.  A Legion Ladies Auxiliary Service will be held in the funeral home Wednesday evening at 7PM.  

Donations to the Royal Canadian Legion R.E. Pooley Branch No. 167 would be appreciated by the family. 

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  1. Jane & Ken Haggitt

    March 1, 2017 at 4:45 PM

    Our deepest sympathy Kate with the passing of your mom
    I remember her well during our time on Andrew St., good memories of a good lady.

  2. Mary an Valkengoed

    February 26, 2017 at 12:51 PM

    Dear jJohn and Bierling famely

  3. Michael Harrigan

    February 24, 2017 at 7:31 AM

    Our deepest sympathies on the loss of a wonderful woman.
    Michael & Gail Harrigan
    Windsor, Ont.

  4. Tom and Jo Kahnert

    February 24, 2017 at 7:17 AM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It is always a sad time when you lose a loved one, especially your Mom. May the memories of her always carry on in your families.

  5. Darlene and John Leybourne

    February 23, 2017 at 8:53 PM

    Sorry to hear of the passing of Gladys I knew Gladys from the many times of card nights when my grandprents were alive (jack and Mina Jesney ) many times when the first Huassars would come for a summer gathering and many other occasions, Gladys was a wonderful woman and everyone who knew her was blessed to have had her in their life in some way. You her family were blessed to have such a loving mother grand mother and great grandmother. RIO Gladys you are now with Andy and my grandparents and your family have all the wonderful memories you shared with them

  6. Shane & Connie Lesperance

    February 23, 2017 at 12:07 PM

    So sorry for your loss. My condolences to the family.

  7. Norm and Kay Tripp

    February 23, 2017 at 11:16 AM

    To the Beirling Families…Sad to hear of the loss of your loved one..Please accept our sincere condolences…Norm and Kay Tripp

  8. Tom and Bev Prout

    February 22, 2017 at 5:35 PM

    We have fond memories of tea with Gladys, in the kitchen of the farmhouse with the wood stove keeping things warm as toast. She was so generous and the best neighbour anyone could have had. Rest her soul.

  9. Alice and JerrY MacLean

    February 22, 2017 at 10:51 AM

    To Gladys Family, We send our sincere sympathy to all of you.Such a happy lady, always a nice smile, and she loved to chat.She will be missed by many!

  10. George and Sue Wilson

    February 21, 2017 at 7:45 PM

    John, Kate, Bob and Sue and families, we are very sorry to hear of Gladys’ passing.She always had a smile for everyone. She loved her family.
    She was a friendly woman. She and Andy knew my Mom and Dad, Doug and Dorothy Insley. I know the guys got together sometimes! Cherish your memories. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson

  11. Ted & Judy Beernink

    February 21, 2017 at 5:39 PM

    John
    Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of you mother

  12. Barbara Hearn

    February 21, 2017 at 5:19 PM

    Our sincere condolences to the Bierling family.
    Gladys was a close friend in the years we worked together

    Barb Hearn

  13. Judy Hayward

    February 21, 2017 at 9:48 AM

    John, Bob Kate and Bierling families,
    What a wonderful woman you Mom was! You can count on a fun reunion with our Moms and Dads Andy and Gladys and Lee and Elsie, They always had good times together and with the Hussars, I remember at the store, she always took the time to say “Hi” and chat. May God bless you all, and a” tip of the old beret” to Gladys.
    Most sincerely Judy (Jory) Hayward

  14. Margaret Brintnell

    February 21, 2017 at 9:28 AM

    All of Gladys’s family
    I extend my sympathy to everyone of you at this sad time. We all know what a great person Gladys was and each
    of you will have many fond memories to share.
    Margaret Brintnell.

  15. Claire Hoffman

    February 20, 2017 at 3:51 PM

    Claire and Winona Hoffman,

    Gladys and all her family.
    So sorry to hear about your loss.Our heart and prayers go out to you all at this sad time.
    Claire & Winona.

  16. Lorne and Shirl Dundas

    February 20, 2017 at 11:45 AM

    Our condolence to Gladys’s family and her brother and sister-inlaw (Pete and Geraldine)

  17. Dennis & Joan Duncan

    February 20, 2017 at 8:39 AM

    Kate, John, Bob and families:

    Our deepest sympathies in the passing of Gladys. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

    Dennis & Joan

  18. Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade

    February 20, 2017 at 6:29 AM

    To John, Bob, Kate and families:
    Sorry to learn of Gladys’s passing, many very good memories of our families getting together for cards, food and fun.
    Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

  19. Dick Vandeworp

    February 19, 2017 at 8:50 PM

    To Gladys family i am sorry for loss. I knew her in the 70’s sitting in the kitchen at the farm. A happy person who didn’t mind young people hanging out.

  20. Donna Perry

    February 19, 2017 at 6:51 PM

    To the Bierling family So sorry to hear of Glady’s passing. She was a great lady. With Deepest Sympathy.
    Donna Perry

  21. Evaline Mc Allister and family.

    February 19, 2017 at 6:08 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  22. John Ducharme

    February 19, 2017 at 4:30 PM

    My deepest condolences to John Wendy Derek Jerry Ashley and Rachel on the passing of Gladys.

  23. Drew and Jo-Anne MacGregor

    February 19, 2017 at 12:54 PM

    Our sincere sympathies for your loss. She was a great friend to Uncle Jim and his family.

  24. Marion McCarter

    February 19, 2017 at 10:41 AM

    To the Bierling Families
    Gladys was a great lady always smiling and so pleasant. Remember her years ago behind the meat counter at A&H
    always getting the girls to come around the corner of the meat counter to get a piece of bologna each time we grocery
    shopped. And in the later years at Queensway for the church services and social events that took place regularly in
    the basement. She did not need the hymn book to sing to the music. May her smiles and generosity be carried on through those who will treasure her memories as they journey forward. Indeed a life well-lived. Deepest Sympathy
    Marion (Thomson) McCarter and girls

  25. Regier

    February 19, 2017 at 10:39 AM

    We send our deepest condolences .

    Sincerely Matt & Amanda Regier

  26. Dave and Cindy Harrigan

    February 19, 2017 at 8:49 AM

    So very sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Gladys will always be remembered for her kindness to Jim.
    Our sincerest condolence to all of your family.
    Dave and Cindy Harrigan

  27. Wanda Reynolds

    February 19, 2017 at 8:26 AM

    Bierling Family

    Are thoughts are with you in this time of sadness. I remember are many games of bridge and visits while I did her foot care. She was a great lady.

    Bob and Wanda Reynolds

  28. Harris Cosman

    February 19, 2017 at 12:38 AM

    Our sincere condolences to all of you and may her memory be a blessing to you for ever.

  29. chuck and phyllis collett and family

    February 18, 2017 at 10:43 PM

    sorry to hear of Glady,s passing. she was a great lady and a good friend for many years to my family. she will be missed by many. rest in peace. you are in a much better place in Gods hands.

  30. Don & Joan Heywood

    February 18, 2017 at 9:36 PM

    John, Bob, Sue , Kate and families:
    Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and I know it is never nice to lose a Mom. Sincere hugs Don & Joan

  31. Duke and Karen Harris

    February 18, 2017 at 7:46 PM

    Condolences for you and your family Wendy

  32. Judy Johnson

    February 18, 2017 at 5:22 PM

    We were saddened to learn of Glady’s passing….so many great memories of her over the decades. Know that the last little while was more difficult for her, but whenever visiting Mom (Irene Finkbeiner) we would also have a little visit with Gladys who in the latter months shared a room with Mom. She was always so very pleasant with everyone ….will remember her singing along with all the words to the songs at music events at Queensway … enjoying the entertainment to the fullest!

    With sympathy,

    Judy (Finkbeiner) and Barry Johnson & Irene Finkbeiner.

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