BALNAR, Grace Edith (nee Wilson)

Passed away peacefully at Hospice Wellington on July 29, 2016.  Grace Balnar in her 91st year. Dear wife of the late Frank Balnar (2010).  Beloved mother of Michael (Laura Greenway-Balnar) of Guelph and the late Jana Pollard (2013).  Dear grandmother of Ryan, Kristi (Chris), Eric (Jess), Katie (Matt), Alison (Lucas), Josh (Rochelle) and Tori (Kris).  Sadly missed by her son-in-law Scott Pollard and many nieces and nephews. Grace was very close to Helen, Jacob, Tom, Martin and their families as well as to the Wilson families. Predeceased by her sisters, brother and Frank Bukacek (2012).  A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Dublin Street United Church, 68 Suffolk Street West, Guelph at 2:00 p.m. A private graveside service will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Family and friends are invited to an Open House Celebration later that day from 4 – 8 p.m. at 27 Crestwood Place. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Children First Fund through Family & Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington would be appreciated.  Arrangements entrusted to the GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph, (519-824-0031). We invite you to leave your condolences and donations online at www.gilchristchapel.com.