Hoffman-Menard, Summer Andrea Marie
On Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024, Summer Andrea Marie Hoffman-Menard, took her last breath on Mother Earth in Ramara Township, Ontario. Her passing was sudden and unexpected.
In her 29 years, Summer will be remembered most for her carefree nature, adventurous heart and her deep connection to Mother Earth. She loved to hike barefoot and enjoyed it most when her 8 year old son Grey, her pride and joy, was by her side. She expressed her creativity best while wood burning and gifted most of her work to loved ones. Summer was a great listener with a calming presence and generously shared her time and energy to those who needed her. You will now find her wildflower spirit in everything beautiful around you.
Summer will be deeply missed by her 8-year-old son Grey Ford-Menard, mother Kathleen Wabegijig, father Rob (Darlene) Hoffman, sisters Shaelyn, Jessica and Rayne, stepfather Doug Noganosh, grandparents Bob (Linda), Anmarie (Dave), Aunt Karen and cousins, Aunt Kim (Todd) and cousins, Uncle Tim (Cathy) and cousins, Uncle Ted (Kim) and cousins, Mason and many extended family and friends. Fondly remembered by Kristjen Warren. Predeceased by grandparents Karen, Butch, and Ray, great-grandparents Harry and Maud (Bolton) Hoffman and Ward and Norma (Heffernan) Kraft. The love she shared with you will never die.
Visitation for Friends and Family of Rob Hoffman and Darlene O’Rourke will take place at Carson Funeral Home, 54 Coldwater St East in Orillia on Tuesday, July 9th from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. A Celebration of Summer’s Life will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Visitation for Friends and Family of the Menard Family will take place at Carson Funeral Home, 54 Coldwater St East in Orillia on Tuesday, July 9th from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Visitation at the Rama Community Hall, 5950 Rama Road, Rama First Nation Wednesday, July 10 at 10 am followed by the funeral at 11 am.
“Is it a relief when the leaf falls away from the tree? Is it sad to leave? Or is it finally free?”
In lieu of flowers and charitable donations, if desired, memorial donations In Trust for Grey would be appreciated by the family, exact wording to come.
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George and Sue Wilson
Hoffman and Menard families, heartfelt condolences on your daughter’s passing. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bernice Boogemans
Rob, Darlene and the Hoffman family. Our sincere sympathy to all on the passing of Summer. Bob & Bernice Boogemans
Debbie Regier
Sending heartfelt sympathy to all of Dear Summer’s family and friends. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult and sad loss. RIP Summer.
Mark Heimrich
Rob & Darlene, Bob & Linda, Anmarie & Dave & all Summer’s family & friends;
Our sincere condolences in your untimely loss of Summer. You all remain in our thoughts and prayers at this time. My Mom, Marilyn Heimrich, also wishes to pass on her sympathy at this time.
Mark & Julie Heimrich & Marilyn Heimrich
Erich Cheryl Freiter
Erich and I remember Summer as a sweet young child her on our farm helping with her dad decorate a Friedsburg float. Her happy little personality was so evident at her young age!
Big hugs to Rob and Darlene and entire Hoffman family.
Erich and Cheryl
Kathy Hayter
I am sending my sympathy of the passing of Summer much to young
Amirali
Summer is a beautiful soul,
she was kind and caring towards me in a way I’ll never forget.
Thank you for sharing your calming presence with us, Summer.
Love,
Amirali
Doreen Becker
Your condolences go out to Rob, Bob and Anmarie and all the Hoffman and Menard family for the loss of your daughter granddaughter and a loving family member ❤️
Ryan
Rob, Darlene, Kathleen, Grey and to all of Summer’s family and friends;
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother, daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend, Summer.
Words are unable to express enough, our deepest sympathies to you all during this time of sadness, sorrow and grief.
Sincerely,
Ryan R and Derick R.
Peggy Restemayer
Rob,Darlene,Bob,Annmarie & the entire Hoffman families,
I was sorry to hear of your daughter & granddaughter Summer
passing away. I hope all your memories will comfort you at this
difficult time and in the days ahead.
Sincere Sympathy,
Peggy
Willie and Linda O'Rourke
To family and friends of Summer: Sending thoughts of comfort…and wishes that the many special memories you hold in your heart will help you through this sad time. She was special, and will remember the times she visited on our Farm. A joy! In Sympathy, May peace and love surround you. Willie and Linda O’Rourke
Vicki Geoffrey
Heartfelt hugs Rob, Darlene and all the Hoffman family, I remember Summer in her younger years what a beauty. I am truly sorry for your great loss a piece of yourself leaves with them but even more so when it’s your daughter. Hold on tight to each other, sending you strength for the months and days ahead. Forever free!
George and Elaine Keller
Our deepest sympathy to the Hoffman and Menard family
Ryckman’s
Our condolences to Summer’s family. A beautiful spirit, wonderful friend and neighbour to us. We just saw Summer on father’s day and she wore her beautiful smile and hugged warm as she always did. I hope you all know how much she meant to us all. We were so blessed to be part of her life —especially our Curt. Rest well sweet angel.
Pauline Overholt-Tait
Rob, it is with a heavy heart to have to send a condolence in the loss of your daughter Summer. I couldn’t be more for your loss and your grandson Grey. I know that you’re beautiful wife Darlene will provide comfort and support as you travel this sad journey together. May the perpetual light shine forever in the hearts of all who loved Summer.
Doris Wragg
Rob and Darlene I am so sorry for the sudden loss of your precious daughter. Words cannot sooth the pain you are feeling. I just hope you can relive and remember all the good times. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family . Doris Wragg