Deanne Jean Sterby, of Hanover, passed away at Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario on Saturday, 10 May 2025, with all of her children present. She was 78 years old. 

Born in Ottawa, on 1 August 1946, to the late William Kenneth and Anne Marie (nee Cumming) Glaeser. Deanne loved spending time with family and her numerous friends. She has been called a friend magnet! She genuinely cared for others and relationships filled her with joy!  

Deanne and her husband Henning raised their family in Brampton. She enjoyed a fulfilling career as a teacher in North York. After retiring, the Sterbys fulfilled their dream of living in the countryside, and moved to Hanover. 

Deanne always kept a very busy social calendar; chorus, book clubs, Mahjong, attending live theatre, and other outings. She appreciated art and music, especially Gordon Lightfoot. She also loved to travel, and visited an extensive list of countries and attractions. Deanne had the gift of picking out the perfect greeting card for every occasion. She wrote thoughtful words with beautiful penmanship. Deanne likely sent a thousand cards over her lifetime! She will be dearly missed. 

Loved mother of Jenna (Scott) Lane of Michigan, Kirsten Sterby of Waterloo, and Karsten 'Bo' (Lisa) Sterby of Ottawa. Proud grandma of Kaitlin and Cooper. Fondly remembered by her brother Jim (Gloria) Glaeser of Nova Scotia, and Jan (Russ) Kern of Florida.  Predeceased by her husband Henning (2013).

 

To honour her wishes, cremation has taken place.  A visitation will be held from 10:30-11:15 am on Friday, 16 May 2025, at Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover, where a Memorial Service will follow at 11:30 am.

 

Deanne was a breast cancer survivor.  Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca