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Myrtle Iverene Baetz (nee Hamel), of RR1 Elmwood, passed away peacefully at Hanover and District Hospital on Thursday, September 4, 2025. She was 95.
Myrtle was a daughter of John and Sophia Marie Caroline (Rody) Hamel. Left to mourn is her only son Brian of Elmwood. Fondly remembered by her sister Marion (Tom) Mighton of Guelph as well as nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her husband Bob, three brothers Harvey, Arnold and Orville and four sisters Mildred (Gordon) Parker, Eileen (Ted) Zimmer, Erma (Carl) Koebel and Elva (Fred) Furlotte.
Myrtle and her husband Bob bought a trucking business in 1960, which consisted of moving deliveries, mail and garbage. Myrtle worked with the Seventh Small Claims court books and everything that went with it for many years. Myrtle also met up with the Toronto Truck delivering the Toronto Star and Telegram newspapers in Harriston, and from there she delivered to every town through Clifford, Mildmay, Paisley, Dobbinton, and came home through Chesley, Elmwood and Hanover. This was a 100-mile trip every day that she completed for many years. After 40 some years, Myrtle and Bob sold the trucking business and built a home on the farm near Elmwood and retired there.
Visitation will be held at Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover, on Monday, September 8, 2025 from 10-10:45 where a Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am. Berneice Hamel Weppler officiating. Interment in Hanover Cemetery, Hanover.
Memorial donations to the Hanover Hospital Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca
I have wonderful memories of Aunt Myrt, she was a special person. My deepest sympathy Brian.
Sharon Parisotto
I have fond memories of Aunt Myrt from way back when I was a little girl. (I'm in my 60's now) when I was a child I recall getting cards in the mail and sometimes with a letter from my Great Aunt Myrt. They were always written so I could read them and were geared towards things I loved. Puppies or Animals or pretty flowers. She was always so thoughtful… she may not know that those small gestures meant so much so thought I'd share.
- Kim MacPheesorry for you loss brian both her and bob where great pople new them for years and where a very quiet kind people regards bob and dale
- robert akinsPlease accept our sincere sympathy. We have a peony that Aunt Myrt gave us that came from Grandma Hamels house. I will think of her every time we look at it.Our deepest condolences to Brian.
May she rest in peace.
I'll always remember Aunt Myrtle. She was a great lady.
- Allan FurlotteMy sincere sympathy Brian
Aunt Myrtle was a very special lady she will always have a special spot in my heart ❤️
