Veronica Mary Blady

VERONICA MARY(nee KARASIEWICZ)Peacefully, at St. Joseph's Palliative Care Centre, November 3, 2004, age 87 years. Born on February 10, 1917, in Fort William, eldest daughter of the late Stanley and Paulina Karasiewicz, early residents of Paipoonge Township. She is survived by her son, Stanley Mitchell (Mary Lynn Turner) of Winnipeg, daughter-in-law Carol Blady (Fiske) of Thunder Bay; grandchildren Sharon Anne Blady (Andreas Bludau), Phillip Edward, all of Winnipeg; Peter Edward (Melbourne, Australia) and Elizabeth Ann (Toronto); great-grandsons Zachary and Heiko Blady-Bludau. Many nieces and nephews throughout Canada and the United States also survive. She was predeceased by granddaughter, Allison ('74); her loving husband of 57 years, Mitchell ('97); and beloved son, Edward Joseph (2000). She was also predeceased by sister-in-law Frances and elder brother Albin Joseph King (Dearborn, MI); eldest brother Ludwig Edward; brother-in-law Ray and youngest sister Genevieve (Jean) Guilbeau (Sudbury, ON); and younger sister Rose Karasiewicz. Her faith and her family were the focal points in mother's life. She was a long time adherent of St. Andrew's R.C. Church and the Catholic Women's League. She took great delight in her grandchildren. Zachary and Heiko, her great-grandsons, were a particular joy to her. In accordance with mother's wishes, a private memorial Mass was celebrated at St. Andrew's R.C. Church on Thursday, November 11, 2004. Father Allan Savage, celebrant. Interment followed at St. Andrew's Cemetery. Her family is deeply grateful to the very special staff of "Four North' at St. Joseph's Palliative Care Centre. Your care and compassion meant so much to her in this past year. She felt so safe with all of you. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Special thanks also go to Father Scott Gale, who ministered to her spiritual needs before and during mother's illness; and especially to Father Peter Groulx, who was with her in her last weeks and even her last hours. God love you Peter. Mother is now with those she loved, missed and prayed for. 'They whom we love and lose are no longer where they were before. They are now wherever we are. ' (St. John Chrysostom)Thanks Mom."