Berthold Liske
March 28, 2016
Passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, March 28th, 2016. Berthold Adolf Liske, of Mount Forest and formerly of Mayo, Yukon, in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Claudette (Redfearn). Dear brother of Nori Ziegler and Wolfgang Liske both of Germany. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews in Germany. Brother-in-law of Michael Redfearn and his wife Michelle, Anne and her husband John Grobbo, and Penny and her husband Pat Pietrantonio. Predeceased by his parents, brothers Hans and Hartmut Liske and his sisters Gudrun and Christel Liske. Bert Liske was born in Albrechtswiesen, Germany and emigrated from Germany to Canada at a young age, arriving in Quebec City on his 21st birthday. Bert was a miner, he mined in British Columbia, Elliot Lake and the Yukon. He had a love for gold mining, which he did with his good friends and partners Ralph Barchen and Bob Meyer. Bert an avid skier was on the Yukon ski team and participated in the first Canadian Winter Games held in Quebec. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Bert 's life will be held at the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest on Monday, April 4th at 1 p.m., with visitation prior to the service from 11:30 a.m.– 12:45 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Salvation Army or the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www.englandfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
Our sincere sympathy for your loss. So glad to have met Bert, Dale had many a cup of tea at the cabin on Mayo lake with Bert. An honor to have met such a man and enjoyed our many conversations in Mayo..
— Barb and Dale Pollock Mayo/Shelburne, April 7, 2016Sorry to hear about the loss of Bert. Our condolences are with you in this time of sorrow.
— Mark & Janaina Pietrantonio, April 4, 2016Dear Claudette Our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved Bert. Thank you for sharing his interesting life story as a miner and athlete. May the many memories be a comfort to you and his family.
— Linda and Ken dewar, April 1, 2016So sorry for your loss Claudette, will keep you in our prayers as you adjust to life without Bert. hugs David & Marjorie Ammerman
— Marjorie Ammerman, April 1, 2016Dear Claudette, I'm so sorry to hear about Bert. I know that Caleb enjoyed baking sweeties with him. Bev
— Bev Neable, March 31, 2016Sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. My condolences. Sharon
— Sharon Wilson, March 30, 2016Dear Claudette: So very sorry to hear of Bert's passing. Please know our thoughts are with you at this time. Take care! Delores and Fred
— Delores and Fred Black, March 30, 2016Bert will be missed. I always enjoyed the times spent together with you and Bert, Ruth and Harold laughing over his stories at lunches. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Margaret
— Margaret Banks, March 29, 2016