BAREFOOT, RHODA (nee Bemister)

Passed away after a brief illness at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, Ontario on May 20, 2017 at the age of 70 years.
Born in St. John’s, NL on September 24, 1946.
Predeceased by her loving husband of 40 years, David Barefoot (May 18, 2006).
Loving mother of Susan (Robert) Butt, Sherry (John) Buckingham and Stephen (Liane) Barefoot.
Loving Grandma to Nathan, Alexander, Erin, Lauren, Jacob and Emma.
Dear sister of George (Rolande) Bemister, Rosalind (Fred) Connors, Douglas (Charlotte) Bemister and Elizabeth (Francis) Jackson and Sister-In-Law of Daphne (late Francis) Parsons and Della (Donald) Karn.
Also, fondly remembered by all her nieces and nephews and her many, many friends.
Predeceased by her parents Rex and Grace Bemister.
Rhoda’s favourite times were spent with her family and friends and cherished her phone visits/video chats with those that were far away. Enjoying time in her back garden tending to her flowers and roses was a favourite and a weekday was not complete without watching her loved Coronation Street’s latest episode.
Friends are invited to share their memories of Rhoda with her family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo on Thursday, May 25, 2017 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. The funeral service will be held at St. George’s of Forest Hill Anglican Church, 321 Fischer-Hallman Road, Kitchener on Friday, May 26, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. A reception will be held in the church hall following the service. Interment to take place at a later date.
In Rhoda’s memory, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.
With Heartfelt thanks and gratitude to “EVERYONE” who helped our Mom during her last days while on the Stroke Unit – 5D North. An extra special Thank-you to her “Angels”!