On February 24th, in her 97th year, Minnie Elaine Klingbeil (Donally) passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord with friends and family at her bedside. Born in 1929, she is predeceased by her husband Merrill and son Barry.

Loving mother to daughter Cathy (John) and son David (Lucy). Devoted grandmother and great grandmother to six grandchildren Trevor, Josh, Dan, David, Stephen and Kaitlyn and seven great grandchildren Charlotte, Sabrina, Anna, Mary, Jack, Luke and Quinn. She is predeceased by her siblings Elmer, Bernice and Muriel. Mom had a lifelong love of writing stories and poetry and also loved nature and the outdoors. She and Dad were avid gardeners and Mom looked forward to doing preserves when the fall arrived.

She loved her family deeply and was always there to offer whatever support might be needed. Thanks to the nurses and PSW's at Amica Little Lake for their care. Also a special thank you to Toni for her wonderful care and friendship with Mom during the last few years of her life. Although we deeply feel the ache of her loss, we take comfort knowing that she is now reunited with her husband Merrill, and her eldest son Barry. 

A service will be held at Basic Funerals (152 Bradford Street, Barrie) 
on Tuesday, March 3rd at 12 pm. with a reception following the service.
 Interment will be on May 7th with details to follow.