FOLZER, Cynthia Mae

Born in Evanston, Illinois, 23 August 1936. Died in Guelph, Ontario, 26
January 2020. Beloved wife for 47½ years of George H. Renninger, of
Guelph, who survives her. She is also survived by her sister, Sandra
Marea Folzer of Chestnut Hill, PA, and nieces Amma, Laura, and Victoria
Napier and their children.

Cynthia earned a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Purdue
University, and taught at the University of Illinois, Chicago Campus. She
resumed her studies at Rutgers University from which she received a PhD
degree in inorganic chemistry. After coming to Guelph with her husband in
1972, she became a senior demonstrator in inorganic chemistry at the
University of Waterloo, resigning that position at the end of 1990 to
pursue her political, anti-war, and environmental activism. For a number
of years, she was a member of the Raging Grannies, appearing with the
group at numerous demonstrations. She served on a committee to assess
possible new land-fill sites for Guelph. She was a lifetime member of the
NDP.

During the last 3 or so years of her life, she suffered from a form of
dementia, which together with ovarian cancer ended her life. She died
peacefully mid-morning, Sunday, 26 January, at St. Joseph's Health Centre
in Guelph. She requested no service or celebration of life after her
death. Burial has taken place in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Guelph. Those
wishing to remember her may do so by making contributions in her name to
St. Joseph's Health Centre, to the Foundation of Guelph General Hospital,
or to an environmental or peace organization of their choice.