BONNIE ACKERT
On Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, Bonnie Jean Ackert (née Fisher) passed away peacefully, at the age of 74.
Bonnie was the wife of Ernest Ackert for 53 years.
Mother to Jeff & Tracy Ackert of Port Elgin, Becky & Jairus Maus of Paisley, and Mary & David Moss of Waterloo.
Much loved grandmother of Jacob & Joey Ackert, Lauren, Emily & Cameron Maus, and Hudson & Anderson Moss.
Bonnie will also be missed by her mother Isabel Fisher of Palmerston, her sister Nancy & Dr. Rae Fischer of Listowel, her sister-in-law June Shouldice of Shallow Lake and her nieces and nephews.
Bonnie was predeceased by her father Bert Fisher of Atwood, her in-laws Raynard & Hilda Ackert and Caroline Ackert, and her brother-in-law Rob Shouldice.
Bonnie grew up in Atwood. She was a graduate of the Stratford School of Nursing in 1966. After being introduced to a handsome farmer from Holyrood, Bonnie and Ernest began their married life at Hilray Farms. They were blessed with three children and enjoyed farm life until a change of scenery to Port Elgin in the late 1980s. Bonnie was always a gracious support to Ernest and his business endeavors. Retirement years were enjoyed thoroughly on the beach, between south Florida and a home in Lurgan Beach.
Bonnie’s life was long and happy. She experienced great love, adventure and the joy of family and friends. The final chapter in Bonnie’s story involved the challenges of Alzheimer Disease. With the support of her family, the Alzheimer Society and the incredible compassion of her caregivers at Highview Residences Dementia Home in Kitchener, Bonnie was able to end her time on earth the way that she lived it – with dignity and grace.
Visitation was held at the Pine River United Church from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, with the funeral service to be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, also at the Pine River United Church.
Internment Greenhill Cemetery.
Donations to the Pine River United Church or the Grey-Bruce Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy. Memorial information and condolences available online at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life”. – John 3:16