December 22, 1921 – June 17, 2019
Peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2019, Sylvia passed away at Seven Oaks General Hospital, in Winnipeg MB, at the age of 97. Sylvia was born in Inwood, Manitoba on December 22, 1921.
She leaves to mourn and cherish her memory her two sisters, Doris Ward and Ollie Dignard; five children, Bob (Claudia), Iris DeVries, Donna Low (Marshell Burnet), Ted (Gwen), and Lissa (Kevin McElgunn) Kochie; grandchildren, Danny, David (Celeste), Chris (Carla), Mandy, Ryan (Diana) and Jason; along with great-grandchildren Amanda, Rachelle, Kyler, Keenan, Ben, Will, Ryder, Logan, Clara and Amelia.
She was predeceased by her husband Fred; special friend Jim; sons Mickey and Dorian; grandson Michael; and sons-in-law Abraham, Richard and Jim.
Sylvia attended school in Stuartburn, Manitoba and enjoyed working at Health Sciences Centre for 27 years in the chemistry lab. She was married to Fred Deresh till his passing in December 1983. She then reunited with her first love, Jim Dubinski in 1984, till his passing in 2000. Sylvia loved gardening and finding unique flowers and plants. She loved telling stories about the family’s history and celebrating Ukrainian Christmas. She enjoyed rides in the car anywhere especially in the countryside. Her favorite thing to do for Mother’s Day was to go out for Dim Sum with her family.
A special thank you to the Seven Oaks Hospital Emergency staff, especially Dr. Whyte.
A special thank you to Homecare for all their help especially Lorraine Poncik and Michelle Chermicki.
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 22 at 10:00 a.m., in the chapel of Voyage Funeral Home, 220 Hespeler Ave at Henderson Hwy. Viewing will be held 15 minutes prior to service. Private family interment to follow.
In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
2 thoughts on “Sylvia Anne Deresh Nee Masyk”
My beloved sister Sylvia affectionately known as Slawka was everything one could wish for in a big sister. She was always nurturing and kindhearted to me growing up. I hold dear memories of her carrying me on her back to cross the Roseau river which ran through the back of our farm in Stuartburn so that we could take a short cut through the woods to church or town. Through the years she continued to be my stalwart with her comforting and encouraging advice. I will miss our conversations greatly.
To my nieces and nephews and their children and grandchildren, know that you carry her solicitous legacy in each of you. She loved you so much.
with love and adoration, Ollie
Hi Ollie, I remember that we met in 2003 at the celebration of life for my father, Nick Masyk, at the Legion in Toronto. You gave me your phone number but I waited too long to call you and the number no longer works. Do you have a phone number or email address that I can reach you at? I would like to connect with you. Jim Masyk