Peacefully, in her 102nd year, Pauline Sambourne (nee Orsulak) passed away on August 23rd. Cherished mother of Cameron (Pat) and Brian (Richard). Beloved grandmother to Tracey and Kim, great grandmother to Reid and Tyson. Pauline was predeceased by husband Ed Sambourne and by her parents Fred and Annie Orsulak of Ukrainian birth, and by 11 siblings. Pauline was also predeceased by her long time companion Eugene Zuloaga. Born and raised in Prawda Manitoba, Pauline would grow to assist in family farm labour, vital for surviving the Depression. In 1940, she came with sister Anne on a World War 2 troop train from Winnipeg to Toronto. A 'bomb girl' in the war, Pauline made armaments for troops overseas, then worked for Honeywell in Scarborough. An independent, spirited woman, Pauline loved baking, gardening, travel, dancing, friendship, family. Our dear, cherished mother rests now after years of love and service to family and country.
Cremation has occurred. A visitation for Pauline will be held Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Jerrett Funeral Homes, 660 Kennedy Road, Toronto, ON M1K2B5, followed by a memorial service from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Red Cross, Ukrainian relief fund.
