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ADELE HEDWIG ANDERSON
Date of Passing: Jan 27, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryADELE HEDWIG (HEIDI) ANDERSON "The music is not in the notes, but in the silence between." Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart It is somewhat fitting that our mother passed away on Mozart's birthday, as she loved his operas and in particular Die Zauberflöte or The Magic Flute. In the same light as Mozart, our mother had the unique ability to make the spirits of others soar. Born in Vienna in 1931, to a Jewish father and Catholic mother, her life began happily. However, with Hitler's annexation of Austria in 1938, our grandfather was forced to send his three daughters to England on the Kindertransport, a rescue mission designed to save Jewish children in Nazi occupied territories. They would never see their father again. Once in England, the three young girls were forced to live in a convent run by the Sisters of Mercy, where they suffered years of neglect and abuse. Despite the odds, the girls relied on their inner strength and resiliency to survive. Our mother's life miraculously changed when she met Jeffrey, our father, and moved to Winnipeg to start a family. She loved her new home and the Anderson family, who accepted her with open arms. She also loved being a mother and despite many battles with depression and illness, she always kept her wonderful sense of humour and remained positive, caring and kind. She provided her family with absolute unconditional love and support, and we are forever grateful. Adele Hedwig Anderson Heidi passed away on January 27, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Jeffrey Anderson, her father Wilhelm, mother Paula, and sisters Helen and Lizbeth. She is survived by her sister Eva, sons, Michael (Katia), Jeffrey (Elise), David (Isabelle) and her six grandchildren: Annie, Natalia, Callum, Gabrielle, William and Patrick. The family would like to recognize the wonderful care she received from the 3rd Floor staff at Lions Manor. It is very touching that as a victim of institutional abuse as a child, she was blessed to have caring support from her friends at Lions in her final years. A service will be held at Lions Manor at a later date. Mother's generosity extended to many charities, always with the thought of helping those most in need: children. In lieu of flowers, please provide donations to Toronto's Covenant House, Winnipeg's Osborne House or the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Auf Wiedersehen My Darling! THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 31, 2015
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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We have moved my mothers memorial to University Women's Club of Winnipeg. 54 Westgate. It will be held on Saturday, March 21st @ 1 pm. Tea, coffee and sandwiches will be served. - Posted by: Michael (Son) on: Mar 18, 2015
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Chère Madame Anderson, merci pour votre grand cœur et votre gentillesse durant les années que nous nous sommes connus à Winnipeg. Vous pouvez être fière de vos enfants, ce sont des hommes nobles. Mes pensées sont avec toute la famille. Denis Montess - Posted by: Denis Montess (Friend) on: Feb 05, 2015
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She was a resilient lady and blessed with loving sons. Our condolences to the family. - Posted by: Charlie Brown and Gwen Gill (friends of Jeff and Elise ) on: Feb 05, 2015
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Our sincere condolences to the whole Anderson family. What an inspiring story of resilience, love and generosity. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in these moments. Dominic, Genevieve, Sara-Frederique & Lea-Jeanne - Posted by: Laflamme family (Friends) on: Feb 05, 2015
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My mother and I would like to extend our deepest condolences to Jeff, David, Michael and their families on the loss of your beloved mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. We remember, many years ago, a warm summer evening when your mother Heidi, and a friend were singing a rousing version of "White Cliffs of Dover" as they walked from the house to the car. It was quite wonderful! We enjoyed your mother and father as our neighbours and are very sorry for your loss. Vicky Armanios and Anne Siryj - Posted by: Vicky Armanios (neighbour) on: Feb 05, 2015
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My condolences to Heidi's family and friends. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with her when she came down to the hair salon in Lions Manor. God bless and R.I.P. Heidi. - Posted by: Karen Teague (Hairdresser) on: Feb 04, 2015
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My deepest condolences to Adele's family - from the obituary I gleaned that she was a very special woman who experienced great joy and much sorrow. I did not know Adele but I was startled when I saw her photo in the Passages section - it could have been me when I was younger - I was born in 1938. I showed the photo to my daughter this morning and she was amazed as to the likeness. Not only did we look so much alike but I'm also a great lover of music and the arts - my passion. I do wish that Adele and I might have had an opportunity to meet as I feel that our interests are so similar. We could have had great fun - I have also been blessed with a sense of humour. Thankfully, you have wonderful memories of Adele to share and cherish. - Posted by: Carol Ferguson () on: Feb 03, 2015
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Chers amis Your mother truly deserved her seat first row to enjoy The Magic Flute in the Kingdom Of Heaven for ever and ever. Amicalement. - Posted by: Simone, Lionel and David De Ruyver (Friends of the family) on: Feb 01, 2015