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QUICKFALL, Herbert (Herbie) Arthur 84, died July 18, 2013 at St. Mary's General Hospital in Kitchener where he received wonderful care. Born May 6, 1929 in Waterloo Township to Arthur and Elva (Kraft) Quickfall. Loving husband of Barbara Anne (Boettger) Quickfall for 52 years. Much loved father of Heather and John Leffler, Rick Quickfall and Geovana dos Santos, Phil Quickfall and Heather Godwin. Cherished grandfather of Sarah and Lisa Leffler, Helen (Leffler) and Robert Smith, Max and Emma Quickfall. Brother to Alice and Cam Clair. Herb will be missed by his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, honorary grandchildren, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by his parents, sister Ruth and brother-in-law Hugh Craig. Farming his Kraft grandparents farm, 620 km west of Montreal (Bridgeport), Herb owned a livestock trucking business. With Jim Clayfield, their company Fall Land Fields farmed near Breslau and employed many young people. After selling his trucking business to K & H Quickfall, Herb worked for Norstern Meat Packers and several owners who followed them. Incredibly generous, Herb provided leadership and space on the farm for generations of 1st Bridgeport Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Rovers. He was a faithful member and leader of Bridgeport United Church, a member of the Bridgeport Lions Club for over 40 years and a committed member of the Bridgeport Community Association. Gardeners, neighbours and members of The Healing of the Seven Generations enjoyed sharing the farm and river flats. Herb and Barb welcomed friends from around the world into their home through Scouts, Lions and other exchange programs. Herb was awarded the Silver Acorn in 1978 for distinguished service to Scouting and the Lions Club's Helen Keller and Melvin Jones Awards. Herb touched the lives of countless people of all ages. Herb's family will share memories with friends at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Friday, July 26, 2013 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Celebration of Herb's Life will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 3 p.m. at the Bridgeport Community Centre, 20 Tyson Dr., Kitchener. Friends and family are invited to stay or drop in after the service for a time of food, fellowship and sharing stories of Herb until 7: 00 p.m. Dad, you can stop looking, you're in the paper today. We will miss you, your stories and wonderful sense of humour. Condolences for the family and donations to the Bridgeport Lions Club, Bridgeport United Church or the Mission and Service Fund of The United Church of Canada may be arranged through the funeral home.

Herbert married Barbara Anne Boettger. Barbara (daughter of DavidWarren Boettger and Kathleen Jennie Lough) was born on 8 Jun 1940 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada; died on 9 Apr 2015 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Barb Quickfall, 74, died April 9, 2015 at Grand River Community Health Centre in Kitchener. Born June 8, 1940 in Kitchener to David "Warren" & Kathleen "Kay" Jennie (Lough) Boettger. Loving wife of Herbert Arthur Quickfall for 52 years. Cherished mother of Heather & John Leffler, Rick Quickfall, Phil Quickfall & Heather Godwin. Much loved Grandmother of Sarah and Lisa Leffler, Helen (Leffler) & Robert Smith, Max and Emma Quickfall, and Great Grandma to John Smith. Sister to Joyce & Bob Winegar, June & Dave Cunningham, and Bonnie & Greg Koehn, sister-in-law to Edith & Murray Shantz, and Alice (Quickfall) & Cam Clair. She is predeceased by her parents, husband, brother David Boettger, sister-in-law Ruth (Quickfall) & Hugh Craig. Barb will be missed by her nieces, nephews, cousins, honorary grandchildren, friends and neighbours. Barb loved the family farm on Kraft Drive, where she made a welcoming home for her family and countless guests. Herb and Barb hosted many youth through the Lions and other youth exchange programs. They made friends across Canada and around the world, accepting invitations to visit many of them in their homes. Her love of history, family and community, led Barb to write The Boettger Banner and a history of her father's family, and to edit The Bridgeport News for over 30 years. As an avid reader and a member of the Waterloo Historical Society and Kitchener-Waterloo Field Naturalists, she continued to learn throughout her life. Mom loved to share what she learned with others, through discussion, newspaper clippings, pioneer nights, Mission and Service events and holiday parties. Barb loved bird watching, walking, camping and learning about nature; interests she shared with her family and friends and as a Brownie leader, Beaver leader and cook at Everton Cub Camp. Being informed and wanting to make difference, she and Herb were active members of the Liberal Party. Barb took censuses and worked in many elections, leading to her being appointed as the returning officer for Waterloo Wellington in 1997 and 2000. Her strong faith and volunteerism kept her active in the EUB and then United Church. Barb's love of music led her to sing in the choir for most of her life. She volunteered in many ways at Bridgeport United Church; served on the executive of Waterloo Presbyterial, represented her church at Waterloo Presbytery, volunteered in the Presbytery Resource Centre, and was secretary of the Camp Ganadaoweh and Hamilton Conference Camp committees. Barb served as the secretary of the Bridgeport Community Association from its formation. She helped with dances, movie afternoons and a wide variety of activities and programs run by the association at the Bridgeport Community Centre. Some of the programs she enjoyed the most were tai chi, basket weaving and watercolours. After years of sketching nature and landscapes, Mom recently developed a passion for painting and shared many of her watercolours with family and friends. Barb's family will share memories with friends at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Friday, April 24 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Celebration of Barb's Life will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 3 p.m. at the Bridgeport Community Centre, 20 Tyson Dr., Kitchener. Condolences for the family and donations to Bridgeport United Church, the Mission and Service Fund of The United Church of Canada, or your favorite charity may be arranged through the funeral home.

DavidWarren married Kathleen Jennie Lough. Kathleen (daughter of Thomas Henry Lough and Augusta Mary Dunkel) was born on 13 Nov 1921 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada; died on 7 Feb 1990 in London, Ontario, Canada; was cremated in Bridgeport Cemetery, Kitchener, Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Boettger, Kathleen "Kay" - After a very brave struggle, following heart surgery, at University Hospital, London, Ont., on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 1990, of 507 Oakridge Place, Waterloo, age 68 years. Mrs. Boettger was an active member of Bridgeport United Church. Loving mother of Barbara and her husband Herbert Quickfall of RR 1, Waterloo, Joyce and her husband Bob Winegar of Orangeville, June and her husband David Cunningham of Conestogo, Bonnie and her husband Greg Koehn of Waterloo; daughgrer-in-law, Edith Boettger of Petersburg and her late husband David Boettger. Dear sister of Marie Underwood, Margaret and her husband Lorne Heiman, all of Kitchener, Louise and her husband Don Boettger, Wilma and her husband George Messer, all of Waterloo, Jane MacFadden of Weston, Myrtle and her husband Erwin Hintz of Waterloo, Joanne and her husband Harry Kuntz of Ponte Clarke, Que., Lloyd Lough of Waterloo, Harold and his wife Trudy of Kitchener. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and three-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband D. Warren Boettger in 1985; three brothers, Roy, Norman and Ernest; and one sister, Esther. Mrs. Boettger's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Thursday 7-9 pm and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. At noon, on Saturday, transfer will be made to Bridgeport United Church for service at 2 pm, Rev. John Markbart officiating. Cremation to follow.

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Following a brief illness, Thomas H. Lough, 76, 49 Alexandra Ave., Waterloo, died Saturday at K-W Hospital. He was born April 19, 1877, at Cumberland, Ont., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Lough. He was an employee of the Joseph E. Seagram and Sons, Ltd., Waterloo for the past 20 years. His wife, the former Augusta Dunkel, survives him. He was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Waterloo. Also surviving are four sons, Harold and Roy of Kitchener, Norman of Ottawa and Lloyd of Waterloo; eight daughters, Mrs. Elvin (Marie) Underwood and Mrs. Lorne (Margaret) Heiman of Kitchener, Mrs. Warren (Kathleen) Boetiger and Mrs. Donald (Louise) Boetiger of Lexington, Mrs. George (Wilma) Messer,, Miss Joanne Lough and Miss Myrtle, all of Waterloo and Mrs. Charles (Jane) McFadden of Toronto, one brother, Albert of Toronto, one sister, Mrs. Margaret Taylor of Waterloo and 17 grandchildren. One son Ernest and one daughter Esther, predeceased him. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2: 30 p.m. at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo. Rev. John G. Murdock will officiate. The body is at the funeral home.
--Kitchener-Waterloo Record 11 May 1953

Birth:
Cumberland, Ontario

Thomas married Augusta Mary Dunkel on 26 May 1917 in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Augusta was born on 7 May 1892 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Jun 1957 in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo, Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Birth:
Berlin, Ontario