Virginia Provost
1924-06-23 2008-12-11
PROVOST, Virginia Jean (Sachinski)
The passing of Virginia Jean Provost, age 84 years, occurred peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, December 11th, 2008, at Saskatoon City Hospital.
Surviving are her loving children, Randy (Jacky) of Calgary, AB, Yvonne Provost of Saskatoon, SK, and Linda (Phil) Rodd of Calgary, AB. She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Henry Provost in 1990 and her daughter, Jinny Guest in 1987. Also surviving are eight grandchildren: JoAnn Hamilton, Carole Guest, Amanda Provost, Brad Provost, Andrea Cummine, Shanna Friesen, Katrina and Tobin Rodd; as well as five great-grandchildren. She was also predeceased by her parents, Frederick and Francis Sachinski; brother, William Sach; and sister, Elvina Sachinski.
Virginia was born on June 23, 1924 in Saskatoon, SK, and attended Bedford Road Collegiate. She spent 20 years of her working career with the StarPhoenix as a proof-reader, and was the first woman employed in the composing room; she retired in 1988. A central part of Virginia's life was her involvement with the Montgomery Trinity United Church and subsequently a member of the Meewasin Valley United Church.
She was an avid gardener and spent many happy hours providing all the vegetables for her growing family. There were always fresh flowers on the table from her garden. Virginia and Henry enjoyed travelling and spending their winters in Arizona, and in recent years travelling to Victoria with her children. Her favorite trip was to Disneyland with all of her children and grandchildren. Virginia was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She will be dearly missed and remembered by all those whose lives she touched.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorial donations be made to the Lung Association of Saskatchewan. A special thanks to the palliative care team at City Hospital for their care and compassion. The memorial service will be held on Monday, December 15th, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. at the Saskatoon Funeral Home, 338 4th Ave. N., Saskatoon, SK, conducted by Rev. Sharon Ferguson-Hood. Interment will take place at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to SASKATOON FUNERAL HOME. 1302977
The passing of Virginia Jean Provost, age 84 years, occurred peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, December 11th, 2008, at Saskatoon City Hospital.
Surviving are her loving children, Randy (Jacky) of Calgary, AB, Yvonne Provost of Saskatoon, SK, and Linda (Phil) Rodd of Calgary, AB. She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Henry Provost in 1990 and her daughter, Jinny Guest in 1987. Also surviving are eight grandchildren: JoAnn Hamilton, Carole Guest, Amanda Provost, Brad Provost, Andrea Cummine, Shanna Friesen, Katrina and Tobin Rodd; as well as five great-grandchildren. She was also predeceased by her parents, Frederick and Francis Sachinski; brother, William Sach; and sister, Elvina Sachinski.
Virginia was born on June 23, 1924 in Saskatoon, SK, and attended Bedford Road Collegiate. She spent 20 years of her working career with the StarPhoenix as a proof-reader, and was the first woman employed in the composing room; she retired in 1988. A central part of Virginia's life was her involvement with the Montgomery Trinity United Church and subsequently a member of the Meewasin Valley United Church.
She was an avid gardener and spent many happy hours providing all the vegetables for her growing family. There were always fresh flowers on the table from her garden. Virginia and Henry enjoyed travelling and spending their winters in Arizona, and in recent years travelling to Victoria with her children. Her favorite trip was to Disneyland with all of her children and grandchildren. Virginia was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She will be dearly missed and remembered by all those whose lives she touched.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorial donations be made to the Lung Association of Saskatchewan. A special thanks to the palliative care team at City Hospital for their care and compassion. The memorial service will be held on Monday, December 15th, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. at the Saskatoon Funeral Home, 338 4th Ave. N., Saskatoon, SK, conducted by Rev. Sharon Ferguson-Hood. Interment will take place at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to SASKATOON FUNERAL HOME. 1302977