Hilda passed away peacefully at Seaforth Community Hospital on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Born in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, on June 4, 1937, Hilda (née Van Waterschoot) Menheere of Seaforth, formerly of Tuckersmith Township, was in her 80th year.

Beloved wife of Hugo Menheere for 58 years. Loving mother of Ken Menheere (Ann) of Oshawa, Trish Menheere (Roger Lewis) of Bayfield, Sandra Jansen (Bob) of Seaforth, Tom Menheere (Tammie Bolton) of London, Allan Menheere (Amanda Wright) of Seaforth and Pete Menheere (Michelle) of Mitchell. Cherished Oma of William, Kathleen, Laura, Derek, Mark, Rachel, Sadie, Talia and Matthew. Dear sister of Liza Hunter, Henriette De Smit (Leo), Carla Peterson (Kent), Pete Van Waterschoot (Linda), Mary Lou Van Daele, Mary Agnes Bogaert (Brian), and sister-in-law of Joanne Dorssers, John Menheere (Karen), Frances Relouw (Tony) and Bill Menheere (Louise). Hilda will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.

Predeceased by her son Robert Menheere, granddaughter Brandace Menheere, and parents Alec and Bertha (née Colpaert) Van Waterschoot.

Visitation will be held at McGlynn Family Funeral Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, 519-527-1390, on Friday, October 14th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. (with Parish Prayers at 6:45 p.m.). Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at St. James Catholic Church, 22 Victoria St., Seaforth, on Saturday, October 15th at 11 a.m., with Fr. Raju Allumpurath officiating. Interment will take place in St. James Catholic Cemetery followed by a reception at the Seaforth & District Community Centre.

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation or the charity of choice would be appreciated and can be made through the funeral home. Online condolences and donations can be made by visiting Hilda’s memorial at www.mcglynnfamilyfuneralhome.com