OLGA (OLLIE) MARGARET SLIPCHENKO (SHERMETA)

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OLGA (OLLIE) MARGARET SLIPCHENKO (nee SHERMETA) October 31, 1935 - December 27, 2011 Ollie passed away suddenly at home after a lengthy debility, caused by a condition of neuropathy, combined with a short term bout of breast cancer. She was predeceased by her parents, Dmitriy and Nellie (nee Palamarchuk). Ollie is survived by her husband of 53 years, Walter; son, Andrew; brother, Eugene, and several cousins. She was born in St. Boniface, Manitoba and educated in Winnipeg. Ollie first became an elementary school teacher, teaching in Winnipeg, Camp Petawawa, Ottawa (Barrhaven) and then as a real estate agent in Ottawa. Upon moving to Morrisburg in the mid 1980s she became a very active supporter and worker at the Upper Canada Playhouse until the mid 1990s when she was forced to restrict her activity because of her illness. Ollie has continued with her active support by inviting many friends and acquaintances to the theatre over the last 26 years. She will be sorely missed, especially her kindness, humour and sharp wit not only by her family and very close friends, but by all those who have come to know her over the years; all of whom wish her Vichnaya Pamyat (eternal memory)! There will be no visitation or funeral service. A private service will be held for family and friends at a later date. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Breast Cancer Action or any Research Foundations dealing with Neuropathy would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home Iroquois (613-652-4452). Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 31, 2011