Obituary of Mr. Eugene Herget

HERGET: Eugene

March 11, 1928 - July 19, 2018

Passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, at Fieldstone Commons Care Community, Scarborough, Ontario on Thursday July 19, 2018 in his 90th year.  He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife of 67 years, Maria, his loving daughter, Marika (son in law, Tibor) and cherished granddaughter Ashley.  He will also be greatly missed by his sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

He will fondly be remembered as a devoted husband and caregiver to his beloved wife, a loving and supportive father, and a proud loving mentor to his granddaughter, her loving Opa.  He will be remembered by family and friends for his compassion and support, always ready to lend a helping hand to whomever whenever needed; a truly amazing, humble man, who touched so many lives with his kindness, gentleness, love, 'his heart of gold".  Dad, your beautiful smile will forever be etched in our minds and hearts.

Family and friends are invited to attend his memorial service to share in his celebration of life at the Ogden Funeral Home on Tuesday July 31 at 11:00 a.m.  

The family wishes to thank all the staff at Fieldstone Care Community for thier kind and compassionate care given to Dad during the past two years.

In lieu of flower, donations to the Alzheimers Society would be appreciated.

When I Am Gone

When I am gone, release me, let me go…..

I have so many things to see and do.

You mustn’t tie yourself to me with too many tears,

Be happy that we had these years.

I have you my love.  You can only guess

How much you gave me happiness.

I thank you for the love you each have shown,

But now it’s time I traveled alone!

So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must,

Then let your grief be comforted by trust.

It’s only for awhile that we must part,

So bless the memories that lie within your heart.

I won’t be far away, for life goes on,

So if you need me, call and I will come.

Though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near.

And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear

All of my love around you soft and clear.

And then when you must come this way alone…

I’ll greet you with a smile and say

 “Welcome Home”.

God's Garden

God looked around his garden

And He found an empty place,

He then looked down upon the earth

And saw your tired face.

He put His arms around you

And lifted you to rest,

God’s garden must be beautiful

He always takes the best.

It broke our hearts to lose you

But you did not go alone,

For part of us went with you

The day God called you home.