1920-2025 age 104
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother on March 13/2025 at the age of 104. She lived a full and adventurous life.
She was born on May 26,1920 in Edmore, Saskatchewan to Saffron and Katarina(Huta) Oleksevich.
She attended Elementary school in Edmore, Sask. and High School in Elfros, Sask. She also went to Commercial and Technical College in Saskatoon, Sask. to obtain her Accounting diploma.
She worked at Eaton's in Saskatoon and Simpson Sears and MDS Laboratories in St. Catharines, Ontario in the accounting department. When Mom and Dad moved to British Columbia in 1975 she worked as Office Manager at W.F.Bryant and Associates.
They moved back to Niagara on the Lake in 1986 then to Fonthill and St. Catharines to enjoy their retirement with their children and grandchildren.
Pauline is predeceased by her husband Walter of 57 yrs.
Also predeceased by brothers Alexander, Steven(Ed), and Victor all of Toronto and Stanley of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Sisters Evelyn Lazeski and Olive Koroluke of Saskatoon and Emily Marcyniuk of Edmonton, Alberta. Also sister Victoria and brother Martin(in infancy).
Pauline is survived by son Gregory(Morelle)Stratychuk and daughter Dianne(Bill) Jamieson and 4 grandchildren children, Craig(Valerie) Stratychuk, Kyle Stratychuk(Jenn), Jodi(Dwayne) Sexton and Michael Jamieson(Brooke) and 5 great-grandchildren, Taylor Jamieson-Nicholls(Johnny), Logan Nicholls, Averie Jamieson Colton Jamieson and Camden Stratychuk.
Pauline is also survived by many nieces and nephews all across Canada.
Special thanks to all staff at Queenston Place Retirement Home and Dr. Hill and Nurses for their wonderful care.
Cremation has taken place. Mom will be laid to rest beside her loving husband and our father Walter at the Pleasantview Cemetery in Fonthill. Private inurnment to take place at a later date for immediate family only.
Condolences may be shared at www.pelhamfuneralhome.ca