It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Magda Borrmann in her 98th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Erwin Borrmann. Survived by son Peter (Jackie and family), and daughter Rita Shefsky (Stephen and granddaughter Samantha). Magda came to Canada from Germany in 1954 and worked hard to provide a comfortable home for her family. She took great pride in her garden, and loved to sew and read in her spare time. Magda was a very talented cook, one of the best. May she rest in love and peace. A special thank you to the doctors and nurses for their kind and compassionate care at South Huron Hospital in Exeter.
Donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements entrusted to Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter.
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Dawn McKillop
Dear Rita & Family:
So sorry to hear you lost your wonderful Mom! My thoughts & prayers are with you & your Family who will be missing your amazing Mom “Lady Magda”. So glad you all will have such great thoughts of her!
Love Dawn.
Betty and Jeff Shelson & Family
Dear Rita, Stephen and Samantha: We are very sorry for the loss of your beloved Mother and Grandmother. May you all find strength in your wonderful memories and be comforted by the love and support of those around you.
With Love, Betty and Jeff and Family
Margaret Rutledge
Dear Rita,
Thinking of you all at this sad time. How wonderful that you have been left with so many wonderful memories of your every so interesting dear mother Magda.
Our deepest condolences,
Margaret and Larry
Sue Argiros
Rita,
Moms hold an important and special place in our hearts and I am so sorry for your loss. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this sad time.
Jayne Fleming
Sending sympathies from afar to you all Rita, at this very sad and momentous occasion in your lives. I know you will miss your Mom just being there/here and that you will always be grateful for the gifts she gave you. Hugs.
Leanne Herbert
Rita, Stephen and family. I am thinking of you at this sad time and sending my love. Rita, you always spoke highly of your Mom and how she loved to read. May your happy memories sustain you at this time.
Love Leanne
Linda Aron
Dear Rita,
How saddened I am to hear that your dear mother Magda has passed away. What a beautiful photo of your mom and dad when they were younger! Anyone who has experienced the loss of their mother will understand the deep emotional impact that this has on you. Whether you were close or had different personalities , the impact of experiencing the loss of a parent is profound and it lingers on , setting in motion a whole series of memories from the past.
Rita, my thoughts are with you and your family at this time and and I am sending you lots of love. Hopefully we can see each other sometime in the New Year , whenever you feel up to it.
Xox
Linda
Sandra Doblinger
Dear Rita,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear mom. She sounds like she was quite the lady and must have been very proud of you as her daughter.
Sending you and your family my deepest condolences and much love during this difficult time.
Sandra Doblinger
Rimma & Serge Burashko
December 7, 2019. Dear Rita, Stephen & family. Serge & I truly sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Please accept our deepest condolences & don’t hesitate to reach out, during this difficult time. Rimma & Serge.
Rimma & Serge Burashko
December 7, 2019. Dear Rita, Stephen & family. Serge & I truly sorry to hearof the loss of your mother. Please accept our deepest condolences & don’t hesitate to reach out, during this difficult time. Rimma & Serge.
Kathee Everett
Dear Rita, Stephen, Samantha, and Peter and families,
All that we love deeply becomes part of us. Sending deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear mother.
With much love, Kathee, and Naomi.
Simmy Zaret
Dear Rita,,
I’m so very sorry to hear that you lost your beautiful mom. While I never met her, I can see by what you and your brother wrote that she lived her life with independence, creativity, solace, and love. May treasured memories serve as a blessing to you all. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, as you navigate your way through this time of sadness and loss. With much love, Sim
Cookie Walton
Rita I was so sad to hear about your mom’s passing.
She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy..
She was without a doubt a survivor, meticulous, extremely independent, tenacious and so hard-working.
Her cooking, sewing and gardening talents are clearly reflected in the gifts you inherited from her..
Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you Stephen and Samantha…
Moving forward, you can take great comfort in knowing that she lived a long and productive and fulfilling life.
Love,
Cookie and Bob
Daphne Loukas
Dear Rita, Stephen, Samantha, Peter, Jackie, and family,
From reading the obituary, one can see your Mom was an exceptional lady of many talents—a wonderful legacy to leave to her family!
My heartfelt condolences for your loss, and may her memory be eternal.
Love, Daphne.
Val Mayer
Rita,
We are thinking of you and your family at this time. Please accept our deepest condolences.
May the beautiful memories of your Mom Magda bring you comfort.
Mary Frances Sheehan
Dear Rita, Stephen and Samantha,
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother, grandmother and mother-in-law. May your heart be full while thinking about her long and full life.
most Sincerely,
Mary Frances and Joe.
Sheila Culliford
Rita, our condolences to you, Stephen and Samantha on your mom’s passing. You were a devoted daughter and you and your family are in our thoughts at this time. Fondly David and Sheila
Sally & Detlef Doerge
Dearest Rita, Stephen ,Samantha , Peter, Jackie and family
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your mother. Rita has told us stories over the years and sounds like she lived a full and satisfying life that is all any of us could hope for. I’m sure the stories she has shared with all of you were amazing about the old days.
Celebrate the life that was lived and remember her
Lots of love
Sally and Detlef
Samantha LLoyd
Dear Rita
We are sorry for your loss ; her spirit lives on in your beautiful, strong and kind character .
May your memories keep her close to you always.
Best
Sam, and family
Marlene Baranek and Sam Pillersdorf
Rita, sending condolences on your mom. Though we didn’t meet her, your stories about her tenacity and independence well into her 90’s were unbelievable.
Sending love and strength during this difficult time in your life.
Marlene Baranek and Sam Pillersdorf
Marlene Baranek and Sam Pillersdorf
Rita, Stephen, Samantha and family, Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved mom. Though we didn’t get to meet her, we know you were an exceptional daughter and made sure her care was first rate!
Wishing you all strength and love at this emotional time.
Marlene and Sam
Jacquie and Stacey
Dear Rita, Stephen , Samantha and family,
Sending you love during this time of loss.
Rita..you have been and great daughter to both of your parents and I know Peter has been a devoted son.
Her memory of being an independent , strong woman who was always capable , will be carried on as it is ..in the next two generations .
Much love to all of you
Jacquie and Stacey
Toby, Madison and Willy Kruh
Rita and Peter( and families)
Toby, Maddi and I are so very sorry for your loss and offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences. Magda lived a long life but tougher in the last few years without her beloved husband.
In the times that they visited Rita and Stephen ( us living next door)and Toby and I had a chance to speak to her, I know how proud she was of the two of you, memories you should carry for ever.
Our condolences, with love
Toby, Maddi and Willy
Deborah and Stephen Ross
Dear Rita and family, Stephen and I are so sorry for the passing of your Dear Mom. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family and your brother and his family at this saddened time. You and your family and your brother and his family took such great care of your mom and were there to support all. You have great memories of your mom which will provide comfort at this time. May your Mom’s legacy live on in you and your family.
Nina Goldin
Rita, I wish I had known your Mom,. She sounds wonderful , a true survivor. You definitely inherited your love of books and your fantastic cooking from your Mom. My heartfelt condolences to you. Samantha and Stephen. Love Nina and Hersh
Fran Coombs
I have had the pleasure of getting to know Magda while cutting her hair these past few years…a very dear sweet soul. We almost always parted with a hug, so Magda here is one last hug, may you rest in peace, I will miss you Fran
Norah Lawrance
Rita I’m sorry for your loss. I can see from reading your mother’s obituary that you acquired some of your many talents and interests from her. May you share her longevity as well. Much love to you and your family at this time.