Elizabeth Francina Watola

With sadness and heavy hearts, we announce that Elizabeth Francina Watola (nee Rooyakkers) passed away peacefully on Friday, September 9, 2016 at the age of 88, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Eindhoven, The Netherlands on May 29, 1928, Elizabeth married Konrad Watola and immigrated to Cambridge (Galt), Ontario in 1952. She loved to spend time with her family, and take care of her flower garden. She was predeceased by her husband Konrad in 2010, son-in-law Dennis MacLeod in 2008, and all her brothers and sisters in Holland. Elizabeth will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Stasia MacLeod, Jola Diefenbaker (Scott), and her son Ray Watola (Lucy). Dearly missed by her grandchildren Samantha (Rob), Sean (Jennifer), Mark, Erica, Justine, and Bronson, and her great-grandchildren Owen, Liam, Kaitlin, and Connor. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday September 13, 2016 at St. Gregory’s Church (10 St. Gregory’s Dr., Cambridge, ON) at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or Autism Ontario. Special thanks to the wonderful nurses of CMH on the 4th floor and Dr. S Geddes for their compassion and care, and the caring staff at Riverbend where Mom felt at home in her apartment.