Mrs.Lisa Giesel, age 99 years, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice with family by her side on September 10, 2026. Born on August 30, 1927, in Estonia. She moved to Germany in 1944 where she married her late husband, Heinz Giesel, and raised her children: Doris and Peter. In 1963 she immigrated to Canada with her family and settled in Dryden, Ontario.

Lisa supported her family through her work in hospitality. She was passionate about helping others and dedicated time to bringing her community together. Lisa participated in programs through Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Dryden, delivered meals with Meals on Wheels, and took part in the Friendly Visiting programs at the Dryden Regional Health Centre. She devoted time to support new immigrants as they learned English and volunteered on the committee that planned and hosted multicultural festivals in Dryden.

Lisa loved the beauty and freedom of the northern outdoors. She enjoyed long excursions walking, snowshoeing and skiing. She loved to fish, was renowned for her beautiful garden and was a master knitter. Above all, Lisa cherished her grandchildren. Along with her late husband, she taught them how to fish and where to find the best blueberries. These moments in the outdoors, sharing her knowledge and love of nature, are memories they will carry with them always.

Lisa is survived by both her children, Doris (Jerry) and Peter (Cindy); her grandchildren Andrew, Madeline (Chris), Hannah (Mark), Abigail, Phebe (Oliver); and her great-grandchildren, Garrett, Eliza, Felicity, Josie, and Evelyn.

The family would like to extend special gratitude to her medical team: Dr. Sarah Facca, Dr. Christopher Lai, Dr. Andrew Migay, and Dr. Nelson for their exceptional care. They would also like to thank Madonna and Peter, from Hospice Northwest. Their time and friendship were invaluable to Lisa and her family.

A celebration of life will be held on her 100th birthday next year on August 30, 2027. If so desired, in lieu of flowers, donation to Hospice Northwest would be greatly appreciated.

Condolences may be made through www.nwfainc.com