Our mother immigrated to Canada with her parents, Stanley and Mary Zdonek in 1929, from Poland. Her baby brother Joe, was born here in Canada.
Otolya leaves behind a daughter, Mary, two sons, Bruce (Marilyn), and John (Karen). She will also be remembered by two nieces, Marilyn and Suzanne. Her seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren will miss her dearly.
She worked hard her entire life but to her credit, only had two jobs. She worked for many years; first at Newlands Textile and then retiring from her second job at Clawsey-Sorht. As a single mother; with the tremendous help from her parents, she raised her children - Otolya was an amazing mother.
There will be a private funeral service and burial at Mount View Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the T. Little Funeral Home (519) 623-1290.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by her family.