Natalie Gugins Thagard

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener, ON at the age of 60. Beloved wife of Derrick for 40 years. Loving mother to Crystal Thagard and Anthony Thagard (Rosemarie Dytuco). Cherished Nana to Amani, Peyton and Xavier. Step mother to Melissa Grundy and Nanny Nat to Destinee and Deseree, DiAngelis and Josie. Dear daughter of Gordon. Sister to Deborah, Allen (Mirella), Patrick (Karen), Peter (Tammy), Christopher (Sara) and Richard (Nancy). Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and colleagues. Predeceased by mother, Helen (2012) and granddaughter, Avrey (2014). Natalie's family will receive relatives and friends from 5 - 8 p.m. (vigil prayers at 4:45 p.m.) on Friday, February 19, 2021 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467. A private funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 1 p.m., extended friends and family can view a live stream at www.henrywalser.com/live-streaming. Interment at Williamsburg Cemetery. Relatives and friends must RSVP through the funeral home website to attend her visitation. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Bereaved Families of Ontario - Midwestern Region would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). "When tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart For every time you think of me, I'm right here in your heart." - by Alena Hakala Meadows Visit www.henrywalser.com for Natalie's memorial.