Bonnie Jean Ackert (nee Fisher)

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Visitation

Visitation will be held on Tuesday October 8, 2019 from 2:00 - 4:00 & 7:00 - 9:00 PM.

Funeral

Pine River United Church

Cemetery:
Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow, ON

In Memory of

Bonnie Jean Ackert (nee Fisher)

February 26th, 1945 - October 4th, 2019

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Place of Death

Highview Residences, Kitchener, Ontario

Obituary

On Friday, October 4, 2019, Bonnie Jean Ackert (nee Fisher) passed away peacefully at the age of 74. Bonnie, 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. A graduate of Stratford School of Nursing in 1966, Bonnie grew up in Atwood. 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 in the late '80s to Port Elgin. Bonnie was always a gracious support to Ernest and his business endeavors. Retirement years were enjoyed thoroughly on the beach...between south Florida and at 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's Disease. With the support of her family, the Alzheimer's 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. There will be a Visitation for Bonnie at Pine River United Church on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 from 2pm - 4pm, and 7pm-9pm. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 11 am at Pine River United Church. Internment in Greenhill Cemetery. Donations to the Pine River United Church, or the Grey-Bruce Alzheimer’s Society are appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy. Memorial information or condolences 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

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Message from Don & Lori Kraemer2025-10-05 20:02:46

I know this is years after the fact as I inly learned of this today. There are a lot of good memories that my family and members of the Holyrood community shared with the Ackert family as they were a pivotal family to the community. We are saddened by this situation but thankful that Bonnie’s life had such a profound impact on many. Peace and prayers to Ernest, Jeff, Becky, Mary and their respective families.

Message from Dave Park & Ruth Damm2019-10-15 16:17:47

We were saddened to learn of Bonnie Jean's passing, and extend our deepest sympathy to all the Ackert family. Sincerely, Dave Park & Ruth Damm

Message from Pat & Bert Kuntz2019-10-10 20:34:44

Ernest and family, our deepest sympathy at this time of your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.in this time of sorrow.

Message from Marcel and Sibbelina Niklaus2019-10-10 19:11:41

Thinking of you at this time. Bonnie was a wonderful customer of ours, at Offshore Bakery, for many years. We will remember her as the wonderful kind person that she always was!

Marcel Sibbelina Justin / Offshore Bakery Southampton

Message from Marjorie Tite2019-10-10 14:53:32

So sorry to hear of Bonnie's passing. She was a beautiful person and a wonderful lady and I know all her family and friends will miss her terribly. You all have my sympathy.

Message from Lori (Gingrich) Longwell2019-10-10 09:35:57

I just learned of Bonnie's passing and wish you all peace as you navigate the road ahead without her. I was reminiscing with my siblings about all the good times we had at the Holyrood farm and the generosity that was shown to us all. The most common memory was that of hot summer evenings that often included a dip in the pool followed by ice cream then always home before dark. I'm sorry she has passed but this has opened up a wealth of memories for me and I am grateful for that.

Love to you all

Message from Sandra and Richard Cahill2019-10-10 09:21:07

Our hearts are heavy with the passing of beloved Bonnie. A precious friend we had the privilege to share in her company during her annual winter stays in Fort Lauderdale. She radiated the love of Jesus to her fellow man. Bonnie will be dearly missed by all who were blessed to have known and loved her. We are grateful to God for the joy of spending fun filled moments in her company and look forward to seeing her once again in eternity.

Love and Continued Prayers for Bonnie's Beloved Family,

Rick and Sandra Cahill

"The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirt." Psalm 34:18

Message from Joe Chappell2019-10-09 21:56:53

Thinking of you all.

Message from Dianne and Barry Dicks2019-10-09 21:07:50

We are so sorry that we could not be with you at this sad time. We send our deepest sympathy to the Ackert family on the loss of a wonderful wife and mother. We know she will be truly missed. Rest in peace Bonnie! Love to you all Di, Barry and family .

Message from Joanne & Rod McDonagh2019-10-09 19:51:47

Ernest and family, please accept our sympathies at this time of Bonnie's passing. You will have many wonderful lifetime memories to fall back on.

Message from Eldon and Judy MacKinnon2019-10-09 17:01:45

Dear Becky, Jarius, Lauren , Emily and Cameron

Our sincere sympathy to you in the passing of your Mom and Grandma. May the memories of times together help at this time.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the Ackert family. Bonnie always had a wonderful smile.

Message from Akgol Family2019-10-09 14:25:49

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Message from Sandra and Richard Cahill2019-10-09 10:25:10

Love and Continued Prayers for Bonnie's Beloved Family,

Rick and Sandra Cahill

"The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirt." Psalm 34:18

Message from Shelly and Brian and family2019-10-09 06:57:21

Our deepest sympathies to all of the family at this sad time.

Message from Jim and Nancy Kline2019-10-08 20:34:43

Ernest , Jeff , Tracy and families : We’re sorry to hear of the passing of Jeff’s mom . Our thoughts are with all of you at this time of sorrow .

Message from Garry and Kathleen Scott 2019-10-08 20:18:46

Sincere sympathy to Ernest and all of the family.

Message from Audrey and Ken Hewitt 2019-10-08 19:15:51

Our thoughts are with your family. Sorry to hear about Bonnie

Message from Audrey and Ken Hewitt 2019-10-08 19:15:41

Our thoughts are with your family. Sorry to hear about Bonnie

Message from Mike and Barb Hillis2019-10-08 15:31:13

Our deepest sympathies to the entire Ackert family.

Mike and Barb Hillis

Message from Deanna Reavie2019-10-08 15:18:24

My heartfelt sympathy, Ernest, to you and your family in the loss of a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother May fond memories help you through this difficult time and bring comfort in the days ahead Deanna

Message from Doug&Jeannette Reid2019-10-08 14:03:37

Dear Ernest &family

We are so sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing.

Our sincere condolences to you all.

Doug&Jeannette

Message from Rev. Gerry Hofstetter2019-10-08 13:16:32

On behalf of myself and the whole congregation at Port Elgin United Church, we extend our heartfelt sympathy in your time of loss. May the knowledge of God's continuing love for all of God's children carry us forward.

Blessings to all,

(Rev.) Gerry Hofstetter

Message from Michael Weber2019-10-08 11:07:33

Jeff, Tracy, Jake and Joey,

A heartfelt sympathy to all of you. My thoughts are with you at this sad and difficult time.

Sincerely,

Michael Weber

Message from Veronica Love2019-10-08 09:05:19

Sending my deepest sympathy to all who loved Bonnie. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Veronica Love

Message from Bruce & Helene Buchanan2019-10-07 20:56:00

To Ernest & family: Our thoughts and prayers are sent to you at this difficult time. R.I.P. Bonnie.

Message from Dave and Barb Cobean2019-10-07 20:41:00

Condolences to the Ackert family.

Message from Deb & Bill Whyte2019-10-07 20:11:16

Dear Ernest & Family,

We’re so sad to hear of Bonnie’s passing. It is a pleasure to remember Bonnie as she was a lovely, gentle lady who held enormous pride and love in her heart for you all. We are sending hugs and our heartfelt sympathy.

Deb & Bill

Message from Don & Ruth Ritchie2019-10-07 19:31:58

Dear Ernest, Becky, Jeff, Mary and families. There are no words that can express our deep sadness at your loss. Bonnie was a wonderful lady. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that you will be surrounded by God's amazing love and the love of your family, friends and community as you mourn her passing. May memories help you heal and bring comfort in the days ahead.

Don & Ruth

Message from Catharine Shipp Wells2019-10-07 19:30:59

Dear Ernie.

My sincere condolences to you and your Family.

Seeing you and Bonnie strolling along El Mar on the way to or from your Lauderdale By-The-Sea breakfast routine was always such a pleasure! Bonnie's love of all things Disney was contagious.

May your beautiful Family cherish all your wonderful memories.

Take good care of Ernie.

Catharine Shipp Wells

Message from Suzanne and Bill Andrew2019-10-07 16:19:22

Dear Ernest, June, and all the Ackert family,

Our sincere condolences on the loss of a wonderful woman. You will have a lifetime of good memories to help you through this time of grieving, as well as your strong beliefs.

Message from Ron and Shirley Marie Harris2019-10-07 15:06:42

Thinking of you .Our sincere sympathy.Ron and Shirley Marie

Message from Wayne and Renee Willson2019-10-07 12:51:26

Dearest Ernest, Jeff, Becky, Mary and families, We were so sorry to hear about Bonnie. She was such a gracious and loving lady. May God comfort you all. With sincere sympathy, Wayne and Renee

Message from Steve, Keli & Aleah Snyder Keith Snyder Construction2019-10-07 12:50:09

Our deepest sympathys to the Ackert Family. Thinking of youall at this time.

Message from Nancy Macintyre2019-10-07 12:48:55

Sincere sympathy to the family on the death of a dear mother and partner. Treasure all the wonderful memories.

Message from Rhonda(Campbell) Smith2019-10-07 12:40:00

Ernest, Jeff, Becky and Mary,

I can't tell you how saddened I was to hear about Bonnie's passing.. I know we haven't seen each other in many years(back inthe good old Limousin Days),but it seems like only yesterday we were such a tight bunch of kids, having the time of our lives, with all the mom's watching out for us.. yours was one of the best!! Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.. until we all meet again.

Message from Donna & Rob Middelkamp ( Johnston) 2019-10-07 12:21:10

Our Deepest Sympathy to Bonnie 's Family on her passing . She was a very caring lady when you guys lived in Holyrood I will always remember her . Sending hugs to you all at this diffucult time . RIP BONNIE !!!

Message from Lloyd and Marion Knoblauch 2019-10-07 12:01:14

We are extending our deepest sympathy to all of Bonnie’s family . May all of your happy memories of Bonnie comfort you all in the difficult days ahead .

Message from Walter and Lorraine Arnold2019-10-07 10:28:25

We extend our sincere sympathy to the Ackert family in the loss of a dear Lady. I worked with Bonnie at the Lucknow Medical Centre.
Sincerely

Walter & Lorraine

Message from Dawn Martin Ferris2019-10-07 07:30:56

Ernie, Jeff, Becky and Mary so sorry to hear about Bonnie my deepset condolences. I have fond memories of our "Limousin days" with your family. Cherish your memories

Message from Rob & Carla Dunlop2019-10-06 22:29:50

Our deepest sympathies to the entire Ackert family

Message from Coleen Fenton2019-10-06 21:30:57

My sincere condolences to the Ackert family, Bonnie was an amazing lady, and will be missed by all who knew her.

Message from Diann M Lutz2019-10-06 21:01:33

Our deepest sympathies Ernie, Jeff, Becky, Mary and Families. Thinking of you all this week.

Diann, Becky, Katie, Jim and Coraline

Message from Barb and Paul Sinclair2019-10-06 20:31:09

Becky, Jaris, Lauren, Emily and Cameron please accept our deepest sympathies in the passing of your Mom and Grandmother. Becky I feel very priveliged to have had the opportunity to meet your Mom last fall. She was a very gentle and soft spoken lady. May the sharing if your many wonderful memories bring you some comfort at this most difficult time.

Message from Judy Rich2019-10-06 17:38:31

You are in our thoughts and prayers Ernie & family. From your Port Elgin Rotary family.

Message from Audrey Ribey2019-10-06 16:57:10

My deepest sympathy to Ernie, Jeff, Becky & Mary and your families on the loss of Bonnie, I'm sure there are many wonderful memories for you to share to keep her close. She will be missed by many.

Message from Kevin and Sandra Carter2019-10-06 16:22:47

Ernest and family,

Our sincere condolences to you and your entire family. Bonnie was a classy lady and even kinder person. Fond memories.

Best.

Kevin and Sandra

Message from Dave and Carol Fisher2019-10-06 15:33:59

We are thankfull for the many shared dinners and card games over the years. A good friend, a great pie maker, a wonderful mother and a true Christian. She will be missed.

Message from Mabel &Jim clark2019-10-06 14:06:24

Ernie so sorry to hear about Bonnie. She was so generous to us girls when we were in training .she even let me wear some of her clothes. Our last reunion we were able to have a chat.so glad u were able to care for her so long at home.take care we will be in touch. Mabel and Jim

Message from Karen A Reynolds2019-10-06 13:43:37

To Ernie and family,

please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss .

Message from June Van Bastelaar2019-10-06 13:37:06

Dear Ernest, Becky, Mary and families:

John and I are keeping all of you in our prayers as you grieve for your beautiful wife and mother. Bonnie was truly a blessing to so many people. While she has gone home to the Lord, her spirit will remain among us.

May God keep each of you in his loving arms.

Message from Sasha berry2019-10-06 12:48:25

I'm so sorry to hear about Bonnie. I remember her and Ernest frequenting the Harbour Street Brasserie while I worked there and they always made time to catch up with the staff and ask about our families. Bonnie and her family were always so kind and positive. Please pass on my condolences to Ernest and the family.

Message from Doug and Nancy Aitchison 2019-10-06 10:20:59

Sympathy to the family. Our thoughts are with you all.

Message from Fred Schildroth2019-10-06 10:14:44

Ernie,to you and your entire family please accept our deepest sympathies.May the good times you have shared give you much strength and comfort now and in the days ahead.

Message from Barb & Howard Wrightson 2019-10-06 09:58:50

Ernest, Jeff, Becky & Mary and all of your families. Please accept our sincere condolences. You have lost a truly amazing lady.

Message from Judy (Currie) Askin2019-10-06 09:50:46

Saddened to hear the news. My condolences to Ernie and family,

Isobel, Nancy and June. So many wonderful memories of growing up in Atwood just houses apart. She was a good friend.

Message from Jane Ash2019-10-06 09:26:13

Wayne and I are sending our condolences to you Ernest and your wonderful family. It has been awhile, we had some good times together. I know how much Bonnie will be missed, such a gentle, thoughtful, loving wife, mother, mother in law, grandmother.

Thinking of all of you at this time and sending our love!

Jane and Wayne

Message from Pam McEwing2019-10-06 08:48:10

Dear Ackert Family;

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. So many wonderful memories of Bonnie. So welcoming and sweet as we invaded your home for those epic back yard volleyball games. It was a privilege to be so welcomed.

What an amazing family she raised with Ernie. An incredible legacy. Sending all of our love to all of you.

Pam, John, Isabel and Will McEwing

Message from Janice and Fran Sanagan2019-10-06 07:41:50

Tracy and Jeff- Our sincere condolences to you, Ernest and your family.

Janice and Fran Sanagan

Message from Carrie and Brad Vokes2019-10-06 07:17:47

Tracy and Jeff,

Thinking of you and your family. May memories of your mom give you strength through the difficult days and weeks ahead.

Message from RaeAnne Burke2019-10-06 05:41:48

Message from Darcy and Lori McDermid2019-10-06 05:38:34

Our condolences

Message from Pearson and Dianne Teasdale 2019-10-06 03:48:36

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Message from The Dereli Family 2019-10-05 23:07:32

Jeff, Tracy, Jake and Joey,

Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you on the passing Grandma Ackert! Our thoughts are with you at this sad and difficult time.
May you find comfort in the memories of wonderful times spent together.

Sincerely,

Vildan, Bilal & Evrim Dereli

Message from Joanne (Thompson) Whitney2019-10-05 21:32:55

Dear Ernest & Family:

I am deeply sadden to read of Bonnie’s passing. May your happier memories ease the sadness in your hearts in the days to come.

Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Message from Mike& Kerry maus2019-10-05 21:04:46

my condolences to the Ackert family! We are thinking of you all!

mrs. Ackert was a gracious lady. Will be missed greatly.

So sorry for your loss,

love Mike,Kerry, Kelsey & Darcy Maus

Message from Jim, Debbie Haileigh & Hayden Duplantis 2019-10-05 16:31:23

Ernest, Jeff, Trac & Family

Our sincere condolences on the passing of Bonnie. She was a true lady with a huge heart.

Share a story, shed a tear and remember her with a smile!!

Hugs to all of you

Jim, Deb, Haileigh & Hayden Duplantis

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