Obituary of Lena Lischynski

LISCHYNSKI - Mrs. Lena Lischynski, formerly of the Gorlitz district passed away very peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at the age of 83. She was the daughter of George and Mary (nee Hywarren) Bordun. She was predeceased by her husband Bill Lischynski, her son Brent and her sister Bessie German. She leaves to mourn and to cherish her memory her daughter Iris (Angelbert) Côté, three grandchildren: Elaine (Majeed) Mogharreban, Brent and David Côté, a great-grandchild Ruby, her sisters Annie Romaniuk and Vicky Wiwchar, nieces, nephews, cousins and several friends. Lena loved the outdoors. She enjoyed gardening and cutting grass. Bowling and ice fishing were her favorite activities. In the spring she took pleasure in plowing gardens for people in Gorlitz. She loved going on trips with her car, visiting family. She enjoyed watching curling and was an avid Saskatchewan Roughrider fan. After having had a busy life on the farm, she became a handicap bus driver for a few years. She finally retired in 1996 but kept up her bowling and visited her daughter and family in Gatineau, Quebec a couple of months a year. She suffered a major stroke in 2011 and spent the rest of her life living with her daughter and son-in-law in Gatineau where she adapted very well. Though she had lost her ability to speak, she never lost her beautiful smile. A celebration of her life will be held on October 22nd at 11 a.m. in RACINE ROBERT GAUTHIER & BEAUCHAMP CHAPEL 47 Denise Friend, Gatineau (Aylmer). The interment will take place in Saskatchewan at a later date. In place of sending flowers, the family would prefer that you make a donation to the foundation of your choice. Local condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com Vichnaya Pamyat! Eternal Memory! Interment Details