Predeceased by her husband Jim Ballard (1972).
Cherished mother to Elsie V. Dunphy nee Rowsell (Bill), Barbara Stanley nee Ballard (Ted), Calvin Ballard (Marj), Frank Ballard (Joan), and Joey Ballard.
Nanny to Bruce, Denise, Sean, Brad, Jen, Nicole, Jim, Chantel, Shane, Steven, Amy, Jamie, Cayla, Lisa and many great grandchildren.
She will also be sadly missed by countless other relatives and friends.
Visitation will take place at Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre (1001 Ottawa St S., Kitchener) on Friday, August 28 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, August 29 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Woodland Cemetery.
Many thanks to the nurses and staff of People Care for their support and kindness to Esther and her family through this time.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to The Alzheimer Society or The Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
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