Constance Elizabeth Ruzesky

Connie was born in Radisson Saskatchewan to parents Katherine and Harold Goodrich. She grew up with her sister Claudia and with many cousins living close by. After she graduated from Radisson High School she went on to study at Saskatoon Business College.

Connie worked at the Radisson Imperial Bank of Commerce for her first job. This all changed when she met handsome young Ed Ruzesky from the Borden area. She quickly became a farmer along with her new husband and embraced farm life even in the very remote and rugged location. They first lived north of Borden on the Ruzesky homestead and then a few years later moved to the farm of Connie's Aunt Kate near Radisson. The Radisson farm then became designated a ‘Heritage Farm’ celebrating the many generations who worked it. Connie was very proud of this. Farming kept her busy. She drove grain trucks and the combine as well as looking after the yard and garden. It was a labor of love.

Over the years the family grew with the addition of three children - David, Linda and Lorrie. Sewing clothes for the kids, teaching them life skills and dedicating her time to all of their activities and interests was something she enjoyed immensely. Family leisure time was for camping, fishing, road trips and social events with neighbours and friends. Later grandchildren became the highlight of her life. She spent many hours baking with them, attending their activities, and nurturing family traditions. She was the kind loving matriarch and queen of the family!

Connie was a key member of her community, teaching 4-H, curling, and volunteering with the women's church group. She was always willing to lend a hand. Her creativity was evident in the skillfully decorated cakes she made for weddings and birthdays. Her talents also came out in her many oil paintings that so eloquently depicted prairie scenes. The United Church and her faith was a central part of her life.

In 2003 Connie and Ed retired and moved to Saskatoon on Heritage Crescent and Connie had to adjust to city living. It was a chance to meet new friends and enjoy new and different activities. With retirement they had more time for travel going to places such as Alaska, the Maritimes, Arizona, Hawaii, Costa Rica and the Caribbean. Later they moved again to Luther Riverside Terrace and most recently Sunnyside Adventist Care Centre.

Connie was predeceased by husband Ed Ruzesky. She is survived by her sister Claudia Dyck. She is also survived by children - David Ruzesky (Tamie), Linda Moskalyk (Tom), Lorrie Dobni (Brooke); 7 grandchildren - Andrew Ruzesky (Jolene), Matthew Ruzesky (Laura), Amanda Bussiere, Kara Dhir (Atul), Erin Moskalyk (Ryan), Toran Dobni (Courtney), Bennett Dobni (Léonore); and 6 great-granddaughters - Selina, Brielle, Ashlyn, Alyssa, Amaya, and Aasha.

Thank you to Randy and all of the staff at Sunnyside Adventist Care Centre. Connie was well cared for in a loving and nurturing environment. A special thanks to the amazing staff at St. Pauls Hospital, ward 5A who genuinely cared and comforted Connie in her final days.

There will be a Celebration of her Life at 1:00 p.m. on Monday November 27, 2023 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Radisson Saskatchewan (402 Albert St.). Interment to follow at Radisson Cemetery. For those unable to attend please visit www.faithproductions.ca/livestream to view the service.

Donations may be made to Diabetes Canada in Connie’s memory.

Arrangements entrusted to Mandi Wasylkowski.