Olga SEMENIUK

OLGA SEMENIUK (nee Zin)

Passed away peacefully at home, with her children at her side, on November 2nd, 2013, at age 92. Beloved wife of Nicholas Semeniuk (1964). Loving mother of Stephen (Patricia), Alexandra, Mary Ann Vangel (Rudy) and Ivan (Shelly). Adoring baba of Cain (Michelle), Cristin, Mark (Mary-Anne), Xenia, Zachary, Bella, Ava, and Nicola. Great-grandmother to Felicity, Wesley, Emily, Olivia and Edward. Survived by her sister Eugenia Fee (Joseph) and predeceased by brothers John (Anastasia), Stanley (Olga) and Michael (Phyllis). The eldest child of Alexander and Paraskevia Zin, she was born on September 27, 1921, in the western Ukrainian village of Bozykiw, then located in Poland, and emigrated to Canada in 1937. Settling with her parents and siblings in Essex County, she lived a hard-working immigrant's life - learning a new language, marrying, raising a young family, contributing to her community and supporting others whenever support was needed. Together with her husband, she established and operated the Tea Garden Restaurant in 1946, a well-remembered Amherstburg institution and meeting place, for 23 years. Following her husband's passing, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Windsor (1970) and her Bachelor of Education at Queen's University (1971). She was a dedicated and beloved teacher at Harrow District High School, and then at General Amherst High School from 1970 until her retirement in 1987. A committed educator, she was a long time member of the Canadian Federation of University Women and Alpha Delta Kappa. In her younger years she belonged to the Ukrainian Women's Association of Canada and served on its provincial executive. She contributed her time and expertise to the Amherstburg Community Services Meals on Wheels Program and was a co-editor on the Amherstburg Bicentennial Book Committee. She was an avid gardener, beekeeper and weaver, and as a member of the Gibson Girls stitchery group became an accomplished embroiderer. Her energy, integrity and resilience were cherished and admired by all. Her care and concern for her children, her inexhaustible interest and her boundless love will be forever missed. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Natalie and Kristine of Amy's Helping Hands, the C. C. A. C., and the V.O.N. for their care and compassion. Visiting at the JAMES H. SUTTON FUNERAL HOME, 401 Sandwich St. S., Amherstburg, on Tuesday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. with prayers at 7:30 p.m. Further visiting on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Vladimir, 2000 Tecumseh Road East, Windsor, from 10 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 10 a.m. The Very Rev. Mitred Archpriest Roman Trynoha officiating. Interment to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, Amherstburg. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. You may leave your condolences online at
www.jhsuttonfuneral.ca