GUENTHER-FRASER: Mabel Alberta (Harlton)

GUENTHER-FRASER (HARLTON): A day of sadness on earth, but joy in Heaven: on Friday, September 10, 2010, Mabel Alberta (Harlton) Guenther-Fraser R.N. passed from the loving arms of her daughter to the loving arms of Jesus. Mabel was the beloved wife of the late Carl F. Guenther (1975) and the late Donald W. Fraser (1992). Loved mother and best friend of Karen Elizabeth Guenther-Green and her husband James Green of London. Devoted grandmother to Sonja Elizabeth and Ian Matthew Guenther-Green. Reunited in heaven with her precious daughter Janet Louise Guenther (1970), dear son John Matthew Guenther (1969), parents Herbert (1981) and Alberta (Sherritt) Harlton (1964) and sisters Evelyn Nicholson (2007), Dorothy Fenner (1996) and Audrey Westman (1998). Also cherished by her loving step-children Betty & Bruce Shelley of Ingersoll, Karen Richard of Windsor, Clare Fraser of Amherst, NS, and her beloved nieces and nephews Kenneth & Shirley Nicholson, Leona Moore, Barry & Jamie Westman, Cheryl & Rev. Allan Roach, Colleen & Dale Dawson, and their families. Mabel lived most of her life in Shipka (RR 2, Dashwood) until she moved to London in 2004 to be close to her daughter and family. Mabel endured many challenges in her life, but was known for her strength of character, unwavering faith in the Lord’s goodness and the laughter and joy that she brought into a room. A proud Registered Nurse who graduated from Victoria Hospital in 1945, her career included working with veterans and children in early years and later as charge nurse at nursing homes. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at the Greenway United Church, Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Harry Disher and Rev. Sheila Macgregor officiating. Interment Crediton Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Greenway United Church, Cancer Society or charity of your choice would be appreciated.