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Werner Achim Krebs

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Werner Achim Krebs

July 31, 1934 - April 10, 2023

With heavy hearts the family of Werner, announce his passing at home in Cobourg. He succumbed to cancer on April 10th, at the age of 88 years.
He was surround with love and support from his family. For those who knew our father, he kept a humorous spirit and smiled to the very last day.
Werner will be lovingly remembered by his children ~ Rita, Tom (Lynn) and Iris (Doug). His Grandchildren ~ Craig (Ann), Cameron (Julie), Crystal (Cameron), Matthew (Vivian), Michael (Anna), Adam (Jue), Bettina (Zak), Travis (Giovanna) and Hannah. Great Grandchildren ~Emilia, Evan, Coco, Frances, Owen, Arthur, and Adrienne. Sister ~ Renate, Brother ~ Hans (Kathi) and Family. All his Nephews, Nieces, relatives and dear friends.

The family would like to thank Dr. Mulé, for his Palliative care and the SE Nurses Victoria, Melanie, and Cailin. Also SE Personal Care Giver Julie. Many thanks to Nancy and Doreen for their help and support.

Werner has blessed us all with beautiful memories. He will always be in our hearts.

If you wish, donations may be made to Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre.

MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE / DONATIONS

Debbie Wannamaker - April 27, 2023

To Werners' Family, I was very saddened to hear of Werners passing. He was a big hearted man with a great sense of humour and a big booming laugh. I will always remember his big smile and his kindness. May your many shared memories ease your pain during this difficult time. God Bless and RIP Werner, Debbie Wannamaker

Boris Varga - April 22, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Monica and Rod Milne - April 22, 2023

Our thoughts and love are with you all at this time. Our Onkel Werner will always have a special place in our hearts and we will treasure all the fond memories with him forever. ❤️

Kathy Wohlfeld - April 22, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Kathy Wohlfeld - April 22, 2023

Werner was a kind sole that filled a room with laughter and joy. Werner you will be sadly missed. I’ll have to find another to share chocolate and marzipan with Rest in Peace Takoway

Kim Bowman - April 19, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Janine Witte - April 19, 2023

Liebe Iris, liebe Rita, lieber Tom! Onkel Werni war ein Bestandteil meines Lebens, ebenso wie Ihr es seid und auch wie Tante Uschi es war. In der gemessenen Entfernung so weit weg, aber gefühlt immer sehr nah. Ich wünsche Euch alles Liebe in der Zeit des Abschieds. Herzliche Grüße, Janine

Tracy Stones - April 18, 2023

I am so blessed to have known this remarkable man for 50 years. He treated me as a daughter. His kindness and love will be deeply missed. I will hold you in my heart for my forever.

Peter Weissenborn - April 18, 2023

Our sincerest condolences to the Krebs family. And what a wonderful family you have created Werner. We are so happy that we met you for the first time in 2016, and only wish we had met you and your wonderful family earlier. Even though we have only known you the seven years, it feels like we have known you all our lives. Like many have already said, we will never forget your humour, your bear hugs and positive attitude to almost everything (except your computer!). Thanks for filling the gaps in my parents’ life while in Canada. I am so grateful for that and the stories you have told of your upbringing with my mother. I hope that you are now reunited. Miss you Werner, heaps. With bear love hugs from Peter, Cecilia, Emma and Stella in Sweden.

OK Tire Cobourg - April 17, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Cindy (Rutherford) Jakobi - April 16, 2023

Dearest family How blessed was Werner, to always have had his children by his side , a life of amazing memories, and was graced with a peaceful goodbye with his kids by his side, May you all grasp his energies from his life time and take them into yours and be thankful he was your dad Good love you all Cindy

Dayle Harris - April 16, 2023

I had the pleasure of working with and for Werner, as well as Ursula, for many years, and enjoyed every minute of it . Werner's humour and his chocolate treats were amazing! He will be missed.

Pamela & Peter Ayres - April 15, 2023

Our sincere condolences to the Krebs family. We worked with Werner at Kraft and took much enjoyment from his sense of humour and hearty laugh. It always brought a smile when I saw this gentle giant get in and out his little VW, morning and afternoon. Great memories of a real gentleman!

Gerri and Ed Callahan - April 15, 2023

Our deepest condolences during this sad time. May you find strength in each other and in knowing your dad did not suffer with pain and in that he was surrounded by the people he loved. Hugs and love, Gerri and Ed

Sandy Turk - April 15, 2023

Our family moved across the ‘street’ from Werner while I was still living at home. Our family immediately felt welcomed and we quickly developed a neighbourly bond. I will always remember Werner’s vibrant zest for life, and his kind heart. I feel privileged to be one of the people with whom he had an influence on. My condolences to his family and loved ones.

Terry Turk - April 14, 2023

Sorry for your lose. Werner was always a good neighbour. Had a few laughs with him and Ursala. Terry Turk and family

Andrea Mayhew - April 14, 2023

Dearest Werner, your beautiful voice and big hugs will stay with me always, I am so glad we met when we did. Our deepest sympathy to Rita, Iris, Doug, Tom, Lynn, Renate, Hans, Kathi and all the offspring. Sending all of you lots of love from your Australian family, Andrea, Jonathan, Emily and Nathan

Kathy Bridge - April 14, 2023

My sincerest condolences on the passing Werner. He was a wonderful man. I can still hear his deep laugh. He will certainly be missed.

Bill and Sandra Murray - April 14, 2023

Bill and I are so sorry for your loss. We will always fondly remember Werner for his warm welcome and big hugs. We always left our visits with a smile and a huge hug. He will be missed ❤️xx

Aisha Mahboob - April 14, 2023

My Condolences to Iris, Rita and the rest of the family. May you find comfort in the loving memories of your father. May he rest in peace.

Michael Colley - April 14, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Stan and Donna Colley - April 14, 2023

Our condolences to the entire Krebs family on the passing of Mr. Werner Krebs. Every time we meet Mr. Krebs he was happy, had a mischief smile on his face, greeted us with open arms and a strong hug or handshake. A truly very nice man. He will be remembered by us as a gentle giant. RIP Mr. Krebs.

lorindaoconnor - April 14, 2023

My most sincere sympathies to Rita, Iris, and all of the family. May he rest in peace.

Katharina Krebs - April 14, 2023

Du nanntest mich, wenn wir uns in Deutschland oder Kanada trafen, "Kleene", und das war ich in der Tat im Vergleich zu dir. Aber gemocht habe ich dich wie eine ganz "Große". Das wird so bleiben. Deine Schwägerin Kathi.

Hans-Joachim Krebs - April 14, 2023

Deine Geschichte erinnert mich an meine Jugendzeit, als Freddy Quinn "Unter fremden Sternen" sang und das Fernweh nach Kanada in den 60-ern in seinen Filmen zum Ausdruck brachte. Du hast deinen Traum gelebt und hast mich daran teilnehmen lassen. Ich vermisse dich. Dein Bruder Hans(i)

Dave Atkinson - April 14, 2023

To Werners family, i had the pleasure of working with Werner, at Kraft. Werner had energy to spare, and a smile that beamed . I used to kid him , because he wore a white lab coat ,undone most of the time and I said it looked like s snow storm coming up thr isle . Rest in peace Werner

Blaine Darling - April 13, 2023

I’m so sorry to hear about Werner’s passing, He was such a pleasure to be around when we worked at his house. He always gave us chocolate bars ❤️. My thoughts go out to your family at this most difficult time.

Mr Bev Linton - April 13, 2023

So sorry for your loss. When brother Don was working at his home, Marg my wife got to chat in German to him. He loved the time. Very gentle loving man. Praying for comfort and peace. Bev and Marg

Cathie Edison - April 13, 2023

So many good memories of this fine gentleman and his beautiful wife . They were a wonderful couple. His humor was such a nice part of him. Met them both when I worked at the pharmacy in Colborne. You al have been blessed to have him

Matthew Colley and Emma Puckering - April 13, 2023

Our sincerest condolences on your father's passing. Emma and I are thinking of you and the entire family in this difficult time. Take care.

Nancy and Don Linton - April 13, 2023

We have lost a big huggable friend whose cheerful disposition blessed us all. It has been a privilege to share two grandchildren with him Emilia and Evan. Praying for comfort for his family.

Renate Silvia Krebs - April 13, 2023

My brother and I shared wonderful times together -when ever I was here on holidays and that was very often. I miss him very much. I know we will see us again. Your loving sister, Renate