Obituary of Else Schillings

ELSE MARIA SCHILLINGS ~ Peacefully, on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at the Lakeridge Health Centre in Port Perry, at age 82. Else (nee Pfaff) of Raglan, beloved wife of the late Hubert Schillings. Loving mother of Frances (Ron), Liz (Martin), Hubert (Cindy), Harry (Marlene), Anne (Mike), Joe ( Annie), Nick (Bev), Maria (John), Karen (Tony). Much loved Oma of Mark, Peter, Paula, Theresa, Jacob, Joel, Leah, Emma, Jennifer, Tracey, Shawn, Nicole, Chantelle, Justin, Jordon, Hayley, Carley, Tyler, Amanda, Katrina, Elise, Jules, and Celine. Else arrived in Canada in 1951 and started farming in Port Perry, soon after. By 1963, the family moved to Raglan to start White Feather Farms. Else lived in the family farm house and continued to have an encouraging and administrative role in the business. Else was an active volunteer with the Arthritis Society and served 58 years on the CWL, acting as President many terms for her local church branch. Else will be sadly missed by her family, friends, staff at White Feather Farms and anyone who called her "Mom". The family of Else Schillings will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Thursday, April 7th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1710 Scugog Street (Hwy. 7A) in Port Perry on Friday, April 8th at 11 a.m. with Father Peter Lackmanec officiating. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Arthritis Society, Canadian Red Cross, or Doctors Without Borders. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com