SADIE WOLFSON (GRAD)

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SADIE WOLFSON (nee GRAD) February 29, 1928 - May 15, 2010 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sadie Wolfson at the age of 82. Sadie will be greatly missed and remembered by her husband Mike Wolfson, children Rick Wolfson (Debbie), Elaine Wolfson (John Harrison), Merril MacKay (Rick), Shari Wolfson (Ron Olchowecki), grandchildren Michelle Angst (John), Carly and Ben Wolfson, Kyle, Lauren, and Kelli MacKay, and Sarah, Matthew, and Crystal Harrison, sister Sylvia Powell and brother Irving Grad (Dorothy) of Vancouver, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Sadie was born and raised in Vancouver before moving to Winnipeg with Mike to begin the life they shared for over 60 years. Mom was a devoted wife, mother, and Baba and felt her greatest accomplishment was her family. Her unconditional love, support and encouragement was always there for us. Mom instilled compassion in the rest of her family, and believed in giving back to the community. For 25 years mom delivered Meals on Wheels, and for over 45 years was involved with B'nai Brith Women as a chapter president and countless hours as a volunteer on many committees. Mom received several awards of recognition for her outstanding fundraising contributions and was active in all she loved until her rapid decline with dementia over the last few years. Through mom's volunteer associations she fostered lifelong friendships with an amazing group of women who left eternal footprints in her heart. Mom excelled in many areas. The family looked forward to Friday night dinners and the lovingly prepared meals of chicken soup, gefilte fish, and apple sauce served at their homes here and at Winnipeg Beach. Mom enjoyed her weekly Mah Jong games, crossword puzzles, music, opera, travelling, and bowling twice weekly in leagues, where she always kept score and was acting Treasurer. Mom was an accomplished seamstress and knitter, her final project being personalized blankets for each child and grandchild. Mom loved the sun and the beach. Mom and dad enjoyed many winters in warm climates, Hawaii, Florida, and most recently Victoria. Wherever they went they made many new friends and memories. Summers were spent at Winnipeg Beach where mom looked forward to hosting the annual BBQ and sitting on the deck waving, smiling and welcoming to all who came by. We will cherish the memories of the summers spent growing up there as children, and now as adults continue to enjoy them with our children. We will miss mom being there but her presence will live on within us. Sadie will always be remembered for her smiling face, gentle nature, and strong loyalty to her friends and family. She was a genuine Lady. In mom's last few months in hospitals, though they did not know her as we once did, she won the hearts of all who cared for her. The family would like to thank the staff at Grace Hospital, Misericordia Health Centre -Cornish 6, Health Sciences Centre and all the home care personnel who lovingly provided the personal care for mom. Dad's unending devotion to caring for mom was an inspiration to us. When mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and dad's eyesight was weakening, he said to her You be my eyes and I'll be your memory, and as long as we're together we'll be fine . Mom, we take comfort in knowing you have gone to a place with no more pain and all of your memories have returned. You will live in our hearts forever. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 18 at Temple Shalom with interment at Shaarey Zedek Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Kyle MacKay, Ben Wolfson, Matthew Harrison, Sam Sarbit, Joel Sarbit, Jerome Avery. If so desired, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sadie's name to the Alzeimer's Society of Manitoba or a charity of your choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 22, 2010