February 24, 1924- September 18, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, on Saturday September 18th, 2021, at the age of 97. ‘Stella’ passed peacefully at her 2nd home, (Willows Estate Nursing Home, Aurora) with family by her side, after a sudden illness. Stella was a loving wife to her late husband, Harry Reid, and devoted mom to Bill (Mary Ann, deceased), Valma (Al, deceased), Barb (Joe), Henry and Shaennea (Darren).
Family was ‘everything’ to Stella, and she was so proud of her 10 grandchildren Chantal, David, Bryan, Matthew, Sean, Maeghan, Rachel, Jaime, Erin and Jared. Her boundless love was evident and her 5 great- grandchildren gave her even more joy…Xander, Logan, Maxwell, Jackson, Wesley and another due any day now!
Stella was born in 1924 and emigrated from the Ukraine in 1936, with sisters Olga, Lillian and their mother, Anna, to re-unite with father Louis Szach. They settled in the (then) vibrant gold-mining town of Kirkland Lake. The family expanded with brothers Walter, John, Benny and the youngest, daughter Jean.
Stella and Harry had also lived in Kapuskasing until the last half of their lives, where they made Woodbridge, ON, their home.
Mom did her best to raise her family. She loved visits from anyone, anytime, and she remained positive throughout the Covid isolation at the Nursing Home. She was gracious, grateful, and even a simple doctor visit, was her ‘happy outing of the month’!
Mom loved her best friend, Tiny, a Yorkshire terrier. She had a fondness for animals during her life, and mentioned the ‘other two black dogs’ and ‘that golden one’ before her passing. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to your local animal shelter or S.P.C.A.
The family would like to thank the medical and all staff at the Willows Estate Nursing Home in Aurora, for their commitment to making the last few years of Stella’s life comfortable, supportive, and as she referred to it…home.
A private family service will be held at the Nashville, Ontario, cemetery Friday September 24th.
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