Edith JASECHKO-BURTON

1928 - 2022

EDITH JASECHKO-BURTON December 26, 1928 - March 16, 2022 Predeceased by her beloved husband Lee, Edith is survived by her children - Marsha-Lynn, Karen (Murray), Gordon (Jennifer); her grandchildren, Scott (Debra), Samantha (Nick), Glenn (Josée), and her great-granddaughter; Eleanor. Born in Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland, Mom immigrated to Montreal when she was five months old. She excelled at school and began working when she was 14. She met Oleg (Lee) Jasechko and they began their fairy-tale marriage on July 15, 1950. Lee worked for Northern Electric and the family was transferred every two years, settling in Montreal, several cities in Ontario; Dallas, Texas; and finally retiring to Florida. Edith was the Administrator of the Ottawa Meals on Wheels and founder of that city's Wheels to Meals program. She worked in the Montreal and Phoenix Unitarian churches, was a 14-year volunteer with the Art Gallery of Ontario and served as the Archivist for the First Unitarian Congregation and for the Women's Art Association of Canada in Toronto. She was the Administrator at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Clearwater. Edith recalls several meaningful events in her life that humbled her, including a 1997 trip to Vietnam where she saw the forgiveness and serenity of the people; and an outreach trip to Central America, where she witnessed the stoicism and warmth of the Mayan women who came down from the mountains to the dental clinic. Edith travelled extensively; her favourite city was London, England, which she visited frequently. She loved dogs, music - especially opera and jazz - art, books, flowers, trees, and walks along the ocean. She was a lifelong learner, signing up for various courses on everything from Shakespeare to cryptocurrency. She created beautiful sketches and works of art with her needlework, quilting, and knitting. As the poem says, Edith's plan was always to arrive at the end of life fully used up, with a single malt Scotch at the ready, thinking "Wow, what a ride!" She hopes she will be remembered as someone who made a small contribution to the world and who "didn't whine too much." Heartfelt thanks are extended to the staff of Carlton House, to Dr. Tracey Tresoor, and Mom's many friends who gave her such joy throughout her life. In lieu of a service, please enjoy a piece of exceptional dark chocolate or a 'wee dram' of Scotch and bid Edith bon voyage as she heads to meet Lee and go on what she called 'her next great adventure.'