Vera DEMCHUK

SACOLAX, Vera (nee Demchuk). Sadly, on Wednesday, October 1 at the West Island Palliative Care Residence in Pointe Claire, after a painful illness. Born in Kamin-Kashyrakyi Ukraine in 1922, Vera came to Canada in 1931, and lived a life of hard work and dedication to her family. Cherished and beloved wife of Bennie for sixty-nine years, she also leaves to mourn her children Joan (Mike Yorston), Bill (Paulette Archambault), and George (Denise Tetreault). Also survived by grandchildren, June and Heather Yorston; Gordon, Sylvain, Nickolas and David Sacolax, Lisa Huot; and great-grandchildren, Eric, Sean, Kelsey, Cathryn and Delaney Ross; Calina, Mika, Sky, Lou and Livia Sacolax; and Haley Yorston, all of whom she adored. Very special thanks to the doctors, staff and volunteers of the West Island Palliative Care Residence for their care and support. If desired, donations in Vera's memory may be made to the West Island Palliative Care Residence; Northlea United Church, Chomedey, Laval; or Valois United Church, Pointe Claire. Cremation has taken place; a memorial service will be held at a later date. Published in the Montreal Gazette from 10/4/2008- 10/5/2008