Elisabeth Haas

April 2, 1929 - January 21, 2018

April 2, 1929, in Cerna, Croatia - January 21, 2018, in Rockwood, Ontario. “We must look upon grief as a kindness. It is how we know we have loved.” We’re sad to announce that Elisabeth has died. She was a much loved mother and very proud Oma and Ur-Oma to her wonderful grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We will all miss her very much. Elisabeth was born in Croatia in 1929 to Franz and Anna Lippert. She fled to Austria as a refugee after WW II and in 1953 emigrated to Canada where she and her husband built a new life in Maidstone, Ontario. Their hard work and dedication to family were an inspiration to those who knew them. Elisabeth was predeceased by Konrad, her husband of 54 years, and her youngest daughter Elfi Reeb. Family was at the heart of everything our mother did. Her generosity to those she loved is legendary. Not to mention her famous potato soup. Our fondest memories revolve around noisy and happy gatherings at the dinner table. She even carried her love of family into her hobbies … genealogy was her passion in later years. Elisabeth is survived by her sister Kathe Leinz and her brother Johann Lippert (Edel), both of California; her daughters Heidi (Ed Herbert) and Traudi (Dane Clark); her grandchildren David Palmer (Sarah), Thea Laidman (Ron), Ryan Austin (Chivi), Adam Reeb (Kelly), Shannon Reeb and Heidi Reeb; and her great-grandchildren Cooper and Charlotte Palmer, Sebastian Laidman, Aaron Austin, and Haylee and Heather Reeb. A life well lived and a legacy of love and generosity. Visitation will be held at Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N in Essex, Ontario, on Friday, January 26, 2018, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2018. Private burial to follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Maidstone. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com