MAE ZELISKO (GAUDRY) -

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MAE ZELISKO (nee GAUDRY) 1921 - 2005 Peacefully, on Friday, September 16, 2005 at the Arborg Personal Care Home, Mom passed away at the age of 83. Remaining to cherish her memory are her children, Margaret (Doug), Marcel (Terry); grandchildren, Shawn (Judy), David (Aaron), Trevor (Angela), Donna and Derek. Great-grandchildren, Jordan, Matthew, Katlyn, Julie, Alyssa, Kaleigh, and Reese, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mom was predeceased by her husband William in 2003, her parents, Athanase (1961) and Marie (1968), as well as a sister Ester in infancy, and sister Margaret in 1992. Mom was born October 28 at Ideal, MB. She grew up on a farm and in her early 20's moved to Winnipeg to work. In 1951, she married Dad and together they raised their two children on the farm in Homer, MB. In 1982, they sold the family farm and made their home in Arborg. Mom loved to knit, sew and tend to her flowers and garden. She was a great cook who loved nothing more than to make perogies for her children. No one ever left her home hungry. She enjoyed the outdoors, camping and would fish for countless hours. Special thanks to the staff at the Arborg Personal Care Home for the wonderful care and compassion they showered on Mom during her stay with them. Due to Mom's wishes, cremation has taken place and burial will be held at Homer Cemetery on Thursday, September 22 at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Family and friends are welcome to attend. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 22 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ardal-Geysir Lutheran Church, Arborg. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mom's memory may be made to the Arborg Personal Care Home, Arborg, MB R0C 0A0 or the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, Unit 10-120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. Arborg (MacKenzie) Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 19, 2005