Pauline Metanchuk
1926-05-11 2011-10-13
METANCHUK, Pauline (nee Bealey) May 11, 1926 - October 13, 2011
It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of our dear mother and baba, Pauline Metanchuk in St. Paul's Hospital at the age of 85 years.
Pauline is survived by her daughters, Paula (Florian) Brychun, Iris (Barry) Woytowich; grandchildren, Chris (Tara), Chayne (Tiffany), Brian, Heather; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Cassidy, Anthony; as well as her sister, Olga Bealey; brother, Ron (Helen) Bealey; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph; parents, Nicholas and Mary; brothers, Edward and Julian; as well as her sister, Gloria.
Pauline was born in Cudworth, Saskatchewan and lived there as well as in Hague as a young girl, finally moving to Saskatoon where she attended St. Mary's School as well as Bedford Road Collegiate. Mom also spent several years living and working in Vancouver with Office Assistance and then returning to Saskatoon, where she met and married the love of her life, Joseph Metanchuk. Together they provided a wonderful life for their two daughters. Mom was a hard worker, outpacing all of us. Early mornings and late nights were the norm as she waited for dad to come home from his evening shift so they could visit over a cup of coffee. During this time she was employed by ABC Printing. She did precision camera and bindery work for many years. She greatly enjoyed her work.
Along with Dad, Mom was an active member of St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral and the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League. She sang in the alto section of the choir for many years, alongside her family. Mom was an avid gardener, with the huge backyard entirely planted and an excellent housekeeper. She was always canning, freezing, and baking. Each year, mom and dad hosted a large Ukrainian Christmas gathering, where they would invite extended family, friends, and priests over for two huge meals which Mom lovingly prepared.
One of Mom's greatest skills was her sewing expertise. She turned out garment after garment. Mom sewed dresses for her girls for every occasion, bridesmaid's dresses, suits, as well as clothing for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as they arrived. She was involved as a parent with the Ukrainian Youth Group, Plast, cooking for camps as well as with the Yevshan Dancers where she was a chaperone along with Dad to London and Sweden. She was a costume seamstress even having a sewing centre in her basement in the months leading up to tours.
Mom dearly enjoyed the cabin at Manitou Beach, and many happy summers were spent there with all generations, relaxing, picking wild berries and enjoying nature with her family. In later years, she also helped with the Auxiliary of St. Joseph's Nursing Home. After Dad's passing, Mom lived in her own home until retirement when she went to reside with her sister Olga. When her health deteriorated, she moved to Central Haven Special Care Home.
Mom always doted on her children and later, as Baba on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was the most kind and loving mother and baba that anyone could ever have. In fact, many young people called her Mom, even to her final days. She was just that kind and wonderful. Joseph referred to her as his angel. We miss you Mom and we love you forever. We know that you are with your loved ones, along with you Savior and we will all meet again.
Prayers for Pauline will be held at Park Funeral Chapel (311 Third Avenue North, Saskatoon) on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of St. George (214 Avenue M South, Saskatoon) on Friday, October 21, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Very Rev. Fr. Janko Kolosnjaji. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Catholic Cemetery. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.parkfuneral.ca . (Kenneth J. Scheirich. 306.244.2103
It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of our dear mother and baba, Pauline Metanchuk in St. Paul's Hospital at the age of 85 years.
Pauline is survived by her daughters, Paula (Florian) Brychun, Iris (Barry) Woytowich; grandchildren, Chris (Tara), Chayne (Tiffany), Brian, Heather; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Cassidy, Anthony; as well as her sister, Olga Bealey; brother, Ron (Helen) Bealey; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph; parents, Nicholas and Mary; brothers, Edward and Julian; as well as her sister, Gloria.
Pauline was born in Cudworth, Saskatchewan and lived there as well as in Hague as a young girl, finally moving to Saskatoon where she attended St. Mary's School as well as Bedford Road Collegiate. Mom also spent several years living and working in Vancouver with Office Assistance and then returning to Saskatoon, where she met and married the love of her life, Joseph Metanchuk. Together they provided a wonderful life for their two daughters. Mom was a hard worker, outpacing all of us. Early mornings and late nights were the norm as she waited for dad to come home from his evening shift so they could visit over a cup of coffee. During this time she was employed by ABC Printing. She did precision camera and bindery work for many years. She greatly enjoyed her work.
Along with Dad, Mom was an active member of St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral and the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League. She sang in the alto section of the choir for many years, alongside her family. Mom was an avid gardener, with the huge backyard entirely planted and an excellent housekeeper. She was always canning, freezing, and baking. Each year, mom and dad hosted a large Ukrainian Christmas gathering, where they would invite extended family, friends, and priests over for two huge meals which Mom lovingly prepared.
One of Mom's greatest skills was her sewing expertise. She turned out garment after garment. Mom sewed dresses for her girls for every occasion, bridesmaid's dresses, suits, as well as clothing for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as they arrived. She was involved as a parent with the Ukrainian Youth Group, Plast, cooking for camps as well as with the Yevshan Dancers where she was a chaperone along with Dad to London and Sweden. She was a costume seamstress even having a sewing centre in her basement in the months leading up to tours.
Mom dearly enjoyed the cabin at Manitou Beach, and many happy summers were spent there with all generations, relaxing, picking wild berries and enjoying nature with her family. In later years, she also helped with the Auxiliary of St. Joseph's Nursing Home. After Dad's passing, Mom lived in her own home until retirement when she went to reside with her sister Olga. When her health deteriorated, she moved to Central Haven Special Care Home.
Mom always doted on her children and later, as Baba on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was the most kind and loving mother and baba that anyone could ever have. In fact, many young people called her Mom, even to her final days. She was just that kind and wonderful. Joseph referred to her as his angel. We miss you Mom and we love you forever. We know that you are with your loved ones, along with you Savior and we will all meet again.
Prayers for Pauline will be held at Park Funeral Chapel (311 Third Avenue North, Saskatoon) on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of St. George (214 Avenue M South, Saskatoon) on Friday, October 21, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Very Rev. Fr. Janko Kolosnjaji. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Catholic Cemetery. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.parkfuneral.ca . (Kenneth J. Scheirich. 306.244.2103