BAST, Elaine B. ‘ Kitty’ — Peacefully at Campbellford Memorial Hospital, June 26th, 2019 in her 85th year. Dear sister of Marlene Shantz (Clare) and the late Ralph. Sister in law of Carla Fries (Ross). Aunt of Melanie Shantz, Becky Malcolm (Gary), Todd & Dale Bast, and the late Kelly ‘Whitey’. She will be sadly missed by her great nieces and nephews, and the Bast and Lichti families. Daughter of the late Allan & Barbara (nee Lichti). Kitty always had a love for country music and performing and was inducted in the Canadian Country Hall of Fame. Thanks to the nurses and staff for their kind care. A special thanks to Cathy Ireland for her loving support and care, and to Ron & Sandy Bast. A celebration of life will be held at BRETT FUNERAL CHAPEL, HAVELOCK on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 1:30pm. A memorial service will also be held in the Kitchener area at a later date. In memory of Kitty, donations may be made to the M.S. Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.brettfuneralchapels.com.