'I burst into tears': Stratford widow asks thief to return late husband's ashes after break-in

A Stratford widow says she’s heartbroken after she says her late husband’s ashes went missing after a break-in.

A Stratford widow says she’s heartbroken after she says her late husband’s ashes were stolen after a break-in.

The break-in happened sometime between May 15 and May 22. Police said thieves got away with a large amount of silverware, dishes and jewelry.

Police said the ashes of the victim’s husband, her brother-in-law, as well as the ashes of two beloved pets, also went missing.

The homeowner, who is going by the name Elisabeth to protect her identity, said the entire situation has been traumatic.

“With the ashes gone, it was like – I burst into tears, and that was it was much more emotional. My son was a very angry and couldn't believe it. My daughter was also angry and upset because she was so attached to her father and she was the one who was with him right up until he died,” said Elisabeth.

She is hoping whoever took it does the right thing.

“The ashes can’t be meaningful to anybody but me and my family, so they're no good to anyone else, and I would just really appreciate having them back because it would allow us bury him where he wanted to be buried,” she said.