Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Wyndham Manor on August 31, 2010 at the age of 80. Predeceased by her beloved husband Robert. Cherished mother to Ingrid (Joe White) Contreiras, Sandy (Tom) Smeenk and Rob (Bev). Proud and loving Oma to Lisa (Bryan) Gent, Andrew, Taylor, Olivia, Austin, Daniel, Jason and Michael. Loving sister of Gretl Wilfling and sister-in-law Hilde Lipp. Hilda will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. A private family service was held at the Ward Funeral Home, 'Oakville Chapel' (905-844-3221) on Thursday, September 2, 2010. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. A Book of Memories may be signed at www.wardfuneralhome.com