Obituary of Charlotte Lantz

Charlotte Lantz 87, New Germany, Lunenburg Co., passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2014. Born February 13, 1926 in Richibucto, NB, she was a daughter of the late James and Mary (Targett) Roach. Charlotte’s first job was in the local post office where she would sort the mail and her father would deliver it, depending on the season, by horse and buggy or sleigh. She continued to work there until she met a local RCMP officer, Clinton Lantz whom she married and later moved back to his home town, New Germany where together they owned and operated Lantz’s General Store until the late 70’s. Charlotte was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, New Germany where she also was a member of the Lutheran Women’s Association, the former New Germany Handbell Choir and was also an avid volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society – New Germany division. She enjoyed walking, bicycling, visiting the local beaches, reading and knitting. Surviving are her children, Heather Lantz, Middle Sackville; William “Bill” (Rhonda) Lantz, Oakland; Joanne (Gordon) Meisner, Pine Grove; Nadine (Glen) Slauenwhite, New Germany; grandchildren, Geoffrey Meisner, Barbara MacNeil, Lynda MacNeil, Susan MacNeil, Devin Slauenwhite, Deanna Slauenwhite, Kristine Sims, Karinne Coombes, Tara Lantz, Andrea Lantz; 11 great grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Quinn, Lethbridge, Ab; Myrtle (Bob) Hall, Edgewater, Fla; Annie Casey, Moncton, NB; Albena Goffinet, High River, Ab; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Clinton “Bub” Lantz; sister, Donna Roach in infancy, Nellie Sullivan, Mary “Mamie” Graham; brother, James Roach; grandson, Andrew Meisner. There will be no visitation at the funeral home by request. Service of Remembrance will be 2 p.m., Monday, January 6, 2014 in Trinity Lutheran Church, New Germany. Rev. David Whynot officiating. Private family burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or charity of choice. Arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, 4895 route 10, New Germany where on-line condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.