Mrs. Barbara Eleonore Calinici
1908 - 2010
Mrs. Barbara Eleonore Calinici
1908 - 2010
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BORN
1908
DIED
2010
Barbara Calinici Obituary
Oma, as she was known to family, friends and neighbours, lived a long and fascinating life. She witnessed all the major events of the 20th century: born in Bukovina in what is now northern Romania, she learned how to be resourceful through the travails of living through the Great Depression, wartime and displacement. At the age of 40 she immigrated to Canada with her family and made a new life, literally out of nothing. She raised a family and they prospered through her hard work, determination and perseverance. She was also known as the "Queen of Seaton Street" in Cabbagetown, having become its oldest and longest-time resident.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Victor (1964) and dear daughters Hildegard (1973), Gertude (2008) and Ottilie (2009).
Survived by her treasured grandchildren Victor Hibovski, Sandra Hibovski (Steve), Shelly Andersen (Jeff), Barbara Randall (Jim), Robert Milkovich (Bill), Shelley Knapp (Lorne), Debbie Walton, and great-grandchildren Alexis Brenner (Andrew), Kasey Andersen, Rachel Knapp and Caleb Knapp.
Family and friends may call at Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home & Chapel, 467 Sherbourne Street (South of Wellesley) Toronto, 416-924-1408 on Monday, September 13, 2010 from 5 until 9 p.m.
Funeral service will be held in the Coach House Chapel of the Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 1 o'clock. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Annette Clough
September 16, 2010
Our thoughts are with you, dear Robert. Love from Annette and Krin.
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Shelley Knapp
September 14, 2010
To the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. To Oma, we will love and miss you always.
Love, Shelley, Lorne, Rachel & Caleb
Seng Luong
September 13, 2010
You will be dearly missed. Rest in peace, Oma.
Love, Seng & Jason
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