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Sheila Kruzel
1943 - 2019
Sheila Kruzel
1943 - 2019
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BORN
1943
DIED
2019
Sheila Kruzel Obituary
1943–2019
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Sheila Kruzel announce her passing on May 15th, 2019. After a courageous battle with lung cancer, Sheila gained her wings with her family by her side at St. Joseph Hospice. Sheila was born April 29, 1943 in Glasgow, Scotland to John and Ellen McLellan. She was the youngest of 4 sisters. In 1950, Sheila and her mother immigrated to Canada. They moved many times around Ontario until Thunder Bay became their home.
Sheila had taken many secretarial jobs throughout her adult years to which included, Domtar Mill in Red Rock, Spence Clinic, and Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board that led her to many years at Confederation College where she retired. Sheila touched the lives of all who knew her. Her kind, loving, and caring heart will be remembered by all. Sheila never said no to helping or taking on any of her volunteering jobs. Her leadership skills shone through. She did it her way! Sheila was also a member of the RCL Slovak Branch 129 Ladies Auxiliary where she was the Sargent at Arms for the Colour Party.
Sheila met the love of her life Thomas, at a by chance meeting as she walked by after Thomas's slow pitch baseball game in 1959, sparks flew and they were married February 1st, 1964. Together they had four children and spent many years camping, fishing and traveling to visit family members.
Sheila is survived by her husband Thomas of 55 years, her sons Jeffrey, Tommy (Kristin) and daughter Christine (Patrick). Sheila's greatest love was her grandchildren; Matthew, Brandon, Juliana, Kirsten, Alexandra, Dylan, Jara, Joshua, Elizabeth, and Teagan. As well as Aunt Theresa, who held a special place in her heart.
Sheila was predeceased by her parents Ellen and John McLellan; sisters Agnes, Margaret, Ellen and Joan; brother-in-law Victor Seagris; and nephew Vic Seagris. As well as, the greatest loss of her life that occurred in October 1985, her son Ryan Lee Peter who passed away at the tender age of 6.
Please join us in celebrating the Life of Sheila, wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many with Visitation at Blake Funeral Chapel on Sunday, May 26, 2019 between 2-4pm with a Prayers Service directed by Rev. James Panikulam at 3pm. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Agnes Church at 11am on Monday May 27, 2019.
If family and friends so desire, donations can be made to St. Josephs Care Group Hospice, or St. Vincent De Paul.
Sheila Kruzel will be remembered in the Blake Funeral Chapel Memorial Grove. Annual dedication service Sunday, June 14, 2020.
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Karen Piilo
September 18, 2019
I am so at a loss of reality at this moment, i only this past few minutes have learned of the passing of such a beautiful , kind , loving woman. A woman who i have always felt like my other mother as i grew up across the street from her and the rest of the Kruzel family , i was blessed to have Christine as my dearest, closest best friend, in which also gave me the life full of memories made with the entire crew of amazing people. I am in shock .. i just called a few months back to try to catch Christine at home as she was always at home visiting sheila and tom.. but jeff answered and she was not there and he went on to inform me that tom was not doing well .. there was no mention of Sheila's illness at that time.. and morbid may be i to be honest was praying as i thought to check obituaries today to see if tom was alright.. first up was a memorial for our dear angel their son who passed .. and then to my most suprised shocking discovery Sheila.. i cant even begin to tell of all the memories i have with the kruzels.. and damn that was one strong willed woman.. cuz come on anyone who knows the kruzels knows they were not the quiet family on the block.. and she took it all in stride.. a truly wonderful , know how to get it done woman.. tom has the voice that bellows but only a strong headed woman like herself could hold up .. and she wore the pants in the family ALOT LOL.. like when she wanted to go up to camp.. we went to camp .. to shop .. we shopped.. i could go on and on with memories as i was part of their lives and them mine from about age 5 and now some 45 years later... This was how i started this day.. with the learning of the loss of such a loving and caring person... You will be missed so very much.. more than words could ever say i am so sorry for your loss..Tom, Jeff, Christine and Tommy(Bomber).. all in my thoughts and prayers.. i wish i knew sooner so i could have been there, for any reason
so sorry
Karen Piilo(Scott)
Love and hugs and prayers of healing
Debbie Chernosky
June 14, 2019
You truly are an angel
Debbie Chernosky
June 14, 2019
There aren't enough words for me to describe my grief. I haven't spoken with Sheila in years and years. I can tell you that she did indeed change my life, giving me direction to Confederation College at a young and crazy confused age. She helped make me want to, and be a better person going forward. No matter what you ever did wrong, and there were some big ones, she didn't judge, or hold a grudge. You were always welcome and a kind word and laughter would abound. I was there during the time when there most precious Ryan got ill and never recovered. I was there with her and Tom and Jeff in the hospital at his bedside with his little stuffed animal under his arm. He had soft, flannel pyjamas on, and looked so peaceful. It tore our hearts out to see and hear her cries and prayers. Ryan went to be with our savior, and now his mom is holding him again. She's with her beloved family, still, as the matriarch of the Kruzel family. She has seen decades of love, loss and heartache. She never waivered in her faith for all whom she loved. I have loved and appreciated her for 35 years, without taking the time to let her know how much I loved her. I just spoke with Jeff 3 months ago and she picked him up and had a nice day. Here I am today after 6 weeks of trying to contact Jeff to no avail. Tonight I am blessed to have reconnected with Christine, the absolute beauty of the family. She shared her loss and I am crushed. Just crushed. I remember the times as a young girl with nothing, that they all took me in as family. They shared family and food ( and I was always really hungry) and Tom provided enough for them to share. We always looked forward to his great barbeque. I hold this family dear, dear in my heart today and always. I am ashamed that I never made the extra time to tell Sheila how much she meant, or thanked her for the life lessons and the best hugs ever. Ever. I will see you again, angel.
Doris Quistberg
May 27, 2019
I had the honor of attending the celebration of Sheilas life today. We served on the Conferderaton Colleges Staff Recreation Association together..she was the real deal..kind, caring, always doing so much for those around her. I am saddened by her sudden passing.
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Greg & Bobbi Tait
May 26, 2019
Christine, Matthew, Juliana, Kirsten, Lexi & family...So sorry to hear about your mom (grandma). Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Toni Stejskal
May 23, 2019
The Kruzel family has a great void right now and I pray that your memories and Sheila's love sustain you at this very difficult time, I am lucky enough to have many memories of Sheila throughout my many years with the Ladies Auxiliary and her commitment, dedication, love and leadership always shone through. Sheila will be greatly missed but we are all better for having her in our lives. God bless you all and know that you will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Toni & Robin Stejskal.
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
May 22, 2019
Memories Sheila from ourladies softball days and onward to the present. Elvira
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