Jean Lydia KOWALEWICH

HLADY, Jean Lydia (Baba Jean) 2008-11-04 Mrs. Jean Lydia Hlady age 82 years, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Versa Care Centre. Jean was born on December 14, 1925 to parents William and Sophie Kowalewich and resided in Westfort until her recent move to Versa Care. On August 30, 1947 she married Walter Hlady and they shared 36 wonderful years until his passing in 1983, and together they had 3 children. Jean was a great Wife, Mother, Baba and Double Baba. She was a devoted member of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Volodymyr‘s Ladies Auxiliary and was lovingly known by her family as “Jean, Jean the Perogie Queen”. She enjoyed doing crafts and spending time with her grandkids and great grandchildren. In her early years she spent many happy hours in the bush with her Mother picking blueberries and wild mushrooms, and enjoyed gardening and preserving her vegetables. Her working years found her employed at several Ladies Wear shops and she retired from Westfort Co-Op. Jean and Walter were long time residents of Spence Court where Jean spent many happy hours volunteering for the various activities of the complex. Jean was predeceased by her Daughter Anne, parents William and Sophie Kowalewich, Mother-in-law and Father-in-law Harry and Madeline Hlady and beloved Husband Walter, as well as numerous other relatives and friends. Left to mourn her passing are her boys, Richard (Shauna) and William (Janice). Grandchildren Scott (Terri-Lynn), Ryley (Karen), Kevin (Becca) Hlady, Jason (Kelly) Richard, Alisha (Paul) Beaudet, Aaron (Chelsea) Hordichuk and 10 Great Grandchildren as well as special cousins Jim and Mary Wasylenki of Atikokan and their children Rick and Debbie and their grandchildren. Respecting Jean‘s wishes, cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at Sunset Memorial Gardens on Oliver Road. Arrangements entrusted to Westfort Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Alzheimer Society of Thunder Bay or charity of your choice. Please sign the online condolences at everestofthunderbay.com