Obituary of Mary Scraba

Mary Scraba, resident of Sidney, BC, formerly of Yorkton and Calder, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital. She was 92 years of age. Mary Scraba (nee Trach) of Sidney, BC passed away peacefully on 9 April 2021, at the age of 92 years. Mary was born in Mikado, Saskatchewan on 4 August, 1928. A long-time resident of Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Mary attended the University of Saskatchewan, eventually earning a Bachelor of Arts degree along with a Bachelor of Education degree. She taught school for over 40 years in several different Saskatchewan communities. During that time, she was involved with the Teacher's College, assisting in the training of new teachers. She was also active with the Saskatchewan Teacher's Federation. Mary was an active member of the United Church of Canada for over 50 years. She served on numerous committees and loved singing in the choir. Her passions were gardening, baking and playing the piano. In addition, Mary loved fishing and motorhome camping. Mary was predeceased by her husband (of 53 years) Nick Scraba in 2004. She is survived by her son Wayne Scraba (Cindy Scraba), granddaughter Erin Scraba (Matt Barker), great grandson Levi Barker, sisters Anna Arguin and Pat Sundahl, along with many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Mary can be made to the Philanthropy Unit, The United Church of Canada, 3250 Bloor St. West, Suite 200, Toronto, ON M8X 2Y4. Service Details. Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Mary Scraba August 4, 1928 - April 9, 2021 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book