Rosemary Lorraine Thoms (nee O’Brecht) of Guelph, and formerly of Mount Forest, passed away at Guelph General Hospital, Guelph on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 in her 74th year. Beloved wife of the late Tony Thoms. Loving mother of Lori Gierling and her husband Bob, Anthony Thoms and Danielle Thoms. Loving grandmother of Sarah and Chloe Gierling. Dear sister of Elizabeth Reid and her husband Ross, Larry “Butch” O’Brecht and his wife Helen, Judi McDougall and her husband Dwight, Paddy O’Brien and her husband Andrew, Jim O’Brecht and his wife Karen. Fondly remembered by extended family and friends. Predeceased by son Chris Thoms, and parents Lorne and Gerry O’Brecht. Rosemary was a long time parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church where she was director of the choir for around 40 years. She also was a dedicated nurse at the Louise Marshall Hospital and Claire Stewart Medical Clinic for a number of years. Friends called at the England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest, on Friday, October 18th from 2:00 – 4:00pm and 7:00 – 9:00pm, where a vigil prayer service was held at 6:45pm. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Mary of the Purification Church, 230 Queen Street East, Mount Forest, on Saturday at 11:00am, with visitation being held prior to the service from 10:00 – 10:45am. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Parkinson Canada, the Canadian Cancer Society, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
