RETA LAYA SHUSTER

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RETA LAYA SHUSTER December 23, 1916 - November 26, 2001 The family of Reta Shuster sadly announces the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother in Ottawa, ON on November 26, 2001, at the age of 84 years. Reta was predeceased by her loving husband Max; and her parents, Max and Edna Harris. Reta is survived by her sons, Paul (Trish) of Manotick, ON and Gerry (Marlene) of Lockport, MB; and her cherished grandchildren, Wendy, Michael, and Chelsea Shuster of Manotick, who mourn Retas loss, and who will miss her greatly, as will all her family and dear friends all over Canada and the U.S.A. Retas greatest passion in life was her music. She played piano for and sang with musical groups and her family throughout most of her life. In later years, even though her sight and hearing were failing, she played and sang for her own enjoyment and comfort, as well as for others around her. Mom sang even in her last days. Reta moved from her then lifelong married home on Borebank Street in Winnipeg, MB to Manotick, ON in 1986, a couple of years after the loss of her husband Max in 1984. They had been married almost 43 years. While Reta left behind many close relations and friends (with whom she always kept in touch), she had many joyous years in Ontario with her son Paul and her grandchildren, enjoying frequent visits from her son Gerry, and making many new and close friends. We wish to give our heartfelt thanks to the kind doctors and nurses at the Ottawa Civic, Queensway-Carleton, and Ottawa General Hospitals, and the Elizabeth Bruyere Palliative Care Unit for giving Mom so much comfort and care, and for giving her a bit more precious quality time to be with her family and friends. Thanks also to her home care worker Kirk Lawrence and his wife Hazel, who looked after Moms day-to-day needs and gave her camaraderie throughout her final years. Interment will be in Winnipeg, where Reta will rejoin her husband Max. At Retas request, there will be a graveside service at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery, 230 Armstrong Ave. at Main Street, Winnipeg, MB at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 28, 2001. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or another charity of your choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 28, 2001