July 6, 2006 - June 4, 2023
Lillie Anastasia Riehl, age 16, of Tavistock passed away suddenly as a result of a motor vehicle accident on June 4, 2023. Lillie is the loving daughter of Anastasia (Stacey) and Victor Riehl. Best sister to Gwen, Emma, Gray, Victoria and Nathan. Granddaughter of Kimberley Heaton, Brad and Sue Brodhagen, Larry Riehl, Sandy Rolleman and great Granddaughter of Linda Heaton (Lloyd) and Barbara Reynolds. She will be missed by her aunts and uncles Danielle Amos (Paul), Amanda Brodhagen, Samantha Radics (Viktor), Craig Riehl (Ashley), Jonathan Riehl (Rosemary) and cousins Raidyn, Daemyn, Elloise, Boston, Bishop, Leo, Rea and Valen. Loving Great Grandparents who passed before her “grumpy Grandpa” Stanley Heaton, Margaret and Lorne Brodhagen, John and Audrey Currah, Stanley and Marjorie Riehl. Lillie will also be greatly missed by her boyfriend Luke, her besties and many friends who knew her and loved her.
Let us all learn from Lillie:
Be a beacon of light and happiness. Greet everyone with a smile. Accept and love EVERYONE as they are. Dance like Lillie as if no one is watching. Sing often and everywhere. Live with no fear. Laugh. Be wild. Be free. Be a firecracker. Be weird. Have FUN. Love yourself. Love your body. Share with everyone how much you love them. Celebrate. Be proud. Bloom beautifully where you are and always shine your light.
Visitation to be held at the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford on Sunday, June 11, from 1-5 p.m.
The family invites friends and relatives to a Celebration of Lillie’s Life at the Stratford Country Club, 53 Romeo Street South, Stratford on Monday, June 12, from 4-7 p.m. with words of remembrance at 5 p.m. Please join us to share stories and celebrate Lillie’s beautiful life.
Dress code: do “you” like Lillie did!
As expressions of sympathy, donations in Lillie’s memory may be made to the KW Stratford Perth Humane Society. www.wgyoungfuneralhome.com
