PEARL DUGUID (ZASITKO)

Condolences & Memories (7 entries)

• Rest In Peace Granny. Thanks for being a part of my life, you are without a doubt the best Grandmother that ever walked the earth. You were always so kind, caring and loving. I don’t remember even one time you ever yelling or getting mad at me even though you should have. Well actually once when Grandpa was teaching me to drive his 6 hp tiller and we all went fishing with me driving the boat, Grandpa in the middle and you at the front of the boat. As another boat approached I panicked and cranked the tiller handle we started going around in circles doing 360 after 360. Granny screamed my name to stop the boat as Grandpa grabbed the tiller handle and killed the motor. Hey I was only 10 or 11 and just learning. You provided me with some of the best times of my life. Taking my brother James and I and our cousin Grant to the lake for endless summertime fun and home cooking fit for a King. When it came to swimming at the lake at the cabin there was one rule, you never splashed and got Granny’s hair wet, never. I am unsure how you were able to pick ice cream pails of blueberries with us grandchildren flocking you like a bunch of gulls stealing out of your pail while ours were empty but you did. You baked the best homemade blueberry and crab-apple pies ever. Just two weeks ago I snagged some crab-apples off a guy from work and Aimee whipped up a pie just like you use to make, it brought back so many memories of you. Your Ukrainian cooking was hands down the best and you passed that skill onto everyone in the family. Some family members picked up that skill of cooking better than others thou no fault of yours. You made the best borscht in the world (she added stewing meat or steak) in fact I won’t eat anyone elses borscht as it just disappoints. You used to always sew my clothes, patch my coveralls, cut my hair, and spoil me like Grandmas spoil their grandchildren. I enjoyed spending time with you and hearing all your stories (like what it was like to grow up in Poplarfield, and stories of meeting Grandpa, and working as a seamstress). It was fun playing many games of cards with you, and watching curling on tv with you even though others thought curling was stupid. Your love for watching curling came from being married to Scottish man who was an avid curler himself. Your life’s teachings to me are now a part of my teachings to my 5 children. Your pain and suffering is now gone and as you head to heaven make sure you give Grandpa a hug and kiss for me and also to my Dad to please, as well uncle Glen and uncle Jim. You're now with all the good ones in heaven. I love you always Granny. Love your grandson Jonny. - Posted by: Jon Wilby (Grandson) on: Sep 16, 2019

• George and Caro...Judy and I were sad to hear about the passing of your mother. Our condolences are extended to the Duguid family. Your mother is in a better place and at peace now. - Posted by: Dave and Judy Huston (Neighbor and Friend) on: Sep 16, 2019

• Dear Carol and George, I am so sorry to learn of your loss - Posted by: Doug Budyk (Neighbor ) on: Sep 16, 2019

• My fondest memories of Auntie Pearl was when all our families lived in Weston. No matter where we all moved to those family gatherings with Uncle Johnny and Auntie Pearl are some of the best times of our lives. Owen Griffith - Posted by: Owen Griffith (nephew) on: Sep 16, 2019

• Our deepest sympathy to the Duguid family. We are blessed to have known both Granny(Pearl) and John. Ken & Corinne - Posted by: Ken and Corinne (Friends ) on: Sep 16, 2019

• Arlene, George,Donna, Heather & families We are very sorry to hear of your mom and granny’s passing......She was a wonderful lady......... - Posted by: Bill & Karen Shanski (Friends) on: Sep 16, 2019

• Hector & I wish to extend our condolences to the entire Duguid family. Pearl was a sweetheart and her & John were most kind to us on our many visits to Ingolf. - Posted by: Hector & Shirley Paquin (Friend) on: Sep 16, 2019