Obituary of Maria Brandner

Brandner, Maria "nee Wagner" passed away at The Village of Tansley Woods, Long Term Care, Oaklands Neighbourhood on Wednesday October 14th, 2025 at the age of 99.

Maria was born in Novi-Slankamen, Yugoslavia, August 17, 1926.  She is predeceased by her husband Adam Brandner and son Gerd Brandner.  She is remembered by her daughter Hannelore Brandner, her grandchildren David, Dana and Kira, along with great-grandchildren Chiara, Alex, Logan and Morgan.  Granddaughters Melissa and Jenna, great-grandchildren Nicholas and Jackson.

Maria and Adam emigrated to Canada from Germany in 1957 and established themselves in Burlington, Ontario.  They realized their dream of owning and operating a farm near Palmerston, Ontario in 1969.  they spent many happy years travelling throughout the United States in their camper trailer, eventually put down winter roots in Bonita Springs, Florida.  Later years were happily spent in Kitchener near family and friends, and finally Fort Erie, where many more holidays were celebrated with festive meals.

Maria was a talented seamstress, a prolific gardener, and an accomplished cook and baker.  She volunteered at the local retirement homes until she settled into one herself, where she was active in its daily operations, along with caring for the garden and house plants.

Maria and Adam leave behind fond memories with their grandchildren: camping trips, Florida visits, shuffleboard competitions, fishing expeditions, growing vegetables, family gatherings and many other personal moments.

We are grateful to the staff of the Oaklands Neighbourhood, LTC in the Village of Tansley Woods, Burlington for their daily interactions and care to provide quality and dignity of life during Maria's stay.

Immediate family will be attending a private cemetery service.

"Goldene Lebensregel: Nicht nur schaffen wuehlen streben, auch nebenbei noch leben"