Silvia Leibundgut
October 8, 1934 - June 29, 2023
Funeral Details: A celebration of life will be held at St. James United Church (2230 Victoria St. Innisfil, ON L9S 1K5) on Saturday August 12, 2023. Visitation 12:30 to 1:30pm, Service begins at 1:30 with reception to follow. The interment will be held at the Old Stone Church (1490 Durham Regional Rd 15, Beaverton, ON) on Monday August 14, 2023 at 10:30 am.
Silvia in her 89th year, passed away on June 29, 2023 at the RVRHC due to complications from a surgery. She died peacefully with her family and some close friends by her side.
Sadly missed by her children Mark (Debbie) Gruering, Alison Gruering, brother Tony (Barbara) Steinmann, grandchildren Craig (Laura) and Janelle, great grandchildren Saphira, Autumn and Lealand and many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her husbands Rudy and Alphonse, her parents Alfred and Alice Steinmann, sister Erika, brother-in-law Lulu Blumenfeld and her nephew Stan Blumenfeld.
Silvia was known for being strong willed and her love for life. Her smile and kindness touched everyone who met her.
Her passion for numbers and finance as well as doing volunteer work for many organizations kept her busy, but she always made time for family and friends.
Silvia was an avid gardener, knitter, reader, bowler and enjoyed yoga. Anyone who knew her also knows of her love for driving her car perhaps sometimes with too much passion on the gas peddle.
A celebration of life will be held at St. James United Church (2230 Victoria St. Innisfil, ON L9S 1K5) on Saturday August 12, 2023. Visitation 12:30 to 1:30pm, Service begins at 1:30 with reception to follow.
The interment will be held at the Old Stone Church (1490 Durham Regional Rd 15, Beaverton, ON) on Monday August 14, 2023 at 10:30 am.
In lieu of flowers, Silvia ask that any donations be made to the place that meant so much to her over the past 35 years, St. James United Church – General Fund.
Heather Thompson
Posted on: Saturday, July 15, 2023Condolences to Alison, Mark and Debbie, and extended family.
Heather & Ken
Heather Walker
Posted on: Saturday, July 15, 2023I enjoyed working with Silvia. Condolences to her family.
Linda Severson-Winson
Posted on: Saturday, July 15, 2023Our condolences to all of Sylvia’s family and friends.
We loved her spunk, her caring ways and her dedication to whatever she took on.
She will be missed especially by St James United Church in Stroud and all it’s members.
Gone but never forgotten.
Joe and Linda Winson.
Valerie and Jube Leonard
Posted on: Saturday, July 15, 2023Our deepest condolences to Sylvia’s family. Alison and extended family, we know Sylvia will be missed greatly. Sylvia’s light shone brightly. She will be remembered this way by all who knew her.
Jane Sullivan
Posted on: Sunday, July 16, 2023It’s hard to believe she is gone. She was an incredible asset to the church and a good friend – not only because she gave me money!
I’m so glad the kids and I have some of her crocheting. Good bye “old aunt”
Sylvia Dufresne
Posted on: Sunday, July 16, 2023Silvia was a close friend for over twenty years. We shared so many paths together over those years. I cherish the memories of our adventures and experiences. Her passing is a shock, and has been difficult to process. It seemed we always laughed when we were together. She has left a huge impact on my life and I will miss her. The irony of waiting for Covid to end to get the needed surgery, only to have such a tragic outcome. God Bless her sweet soul.
Leonor Greenfield
Posted on: Monday, July 17, 2023Our deepest condolences to Allison, Mark and extended family, hard to believe she is gone, rest in peace dear Silvia, what a fantastic neighbor we had for 37 year, always in our hearts. Doug and Leo.
linda black
Posted on: Monday, July 24, 2023what a wonderful woman. knew her all my life and will miss our xmas calls and her positive outlook on life. rip my friend
Wendy Ricciardi
Posted on: Sunday, August 13, 2023Silvia was a woman full of passion and dedication and definitely very spirited and I mean that in the best way possible. I knew Silvia through the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library. Silvia was the treasurer for the Friends of the Library and was devoted not only to the Library but protecting the funds raised. I am grateful I had the opportunity of meeting her and may she rest in peace.
My condolences to the family, you were lucky to have her.
Mark Barks
Posted on: Monday, December 18, 2023Mark, Allison, I’m so sorry for your loss. Stay well.