Wood, Hildegard Hildegard Helga Wood, peacefully passed away at Stratford General Hospital, Stratford on Monday September 24, 2012 in her 83rd year. Hildegard was the daughter of the late Georg Schlate and Paula nee Schuett. Beloved wife of Norman Wood. Dear mother of Ingrid Wood of Victoria, British Columbia and Kathleen Wood of Stratford, Ontario. Loved by her siblings Juergen Schlate (wife Alla) and Ingrid Knorr (husband Guenter) . Predeceased by sister Karin Frick. Following her wish there will be no funeral service. Donations to the Canadian Red Cross or charity of one’s choice would be appreciated and can be made through the James A. Rutherford Funeral Home 156 Albert Street, Stratford (519-271-5062) www.jarfh.com