Charlotte Maria Garner (nee Reiter).
November 10, 1925 – June 14, 2016.
Predeceased by her husband, Armin Garner in Newmarket and her son, Georg Garner in Paris, France. Beloved by her son Harold Garner, wife Sue, Granddaughters Samantha, Allison in Newmarket. Corinne Garner, Granddaughters Katia, Yaelle in Paris, France. Her brother, Rudy Reiter (late wife Elizabeth) and Marguerite, his family Ralph, Sonya, Susie, Wayne, Michael, Alex & Nicole.Family in Vienna, Austria and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Charlotte was born in Vienna, Austria and came to Canada in 1964. For 25 years she worked as physiotherapist, became Director of Hydrotherapy program of the Whipper Watson Therapeutic Pool at Southlake Regional Health Centre. She occasionally lectured abroad through the hospital. Charlotte authored a book of Hydrotherapy as training guide. Long after she retired, Colleagues hosted an 80th Birthday celebration which 150 attended and included tributes from Ottawa, the Mayor, Porters, Cleaning staff, Maintenance, Telephone operators, Nurses, Doctors and all those from the hospital, her 2nd family. She was lifelong member and Archivist of Women’s Probus Club, Newmarket, serving as president in 2000- 2001. Charlotte was immensely respected by those who knew her professionally, many of whom became lifelong friends.

Family, of which she was very proud, was her priority. She enjoyed retirement, sometimes travelled with Armin, whose photos captured unique corners of the globe, over the years relived with wonderful remembrances and stories. She was an excellent cook, her Chicken Paprikash recipe no-one could replicate. Each of us in the family with a very special relationship, she made us know we were important to her. She was modern, ahead of her time. An incredibly interesting conversationalist, at 90 still sharing her experience, current on events and the world, her humour, views, thoughts and wisdom. She was Matriarch, forthright, encouraging, deeply respected, loved and cherished.

Charlotte lived her life on her terms, in her own home until the last day. Always in control of her life, even at the end, as she wanted it to be. She recently celebrated her 90th Birthday and passed away peacefully with her family around her. A visitation was held on June 16, 2016 at Roadhouse and Rose Funeral Home in Newmarket. Cremation and interment have taken place and she is now at Newmarket Cemetery with her beloved husband and her mother, Josephine Reiter.

Charlotte Garner
Thank you with all our hearts.

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