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In loving memory of our dear Mother and Grandmother Nellie Yaroschak who passed away suddenly March 7, 2019 at her home in the Ukranian Seniors Residence at the age of 90. Nellie was born in Manitoba to Michael & Paulina Wiwchar, predeceased, survived by 3 sisters Marie, Lucy, Belle, predeceased by Anne. Nellie moved to Sudbury in 1948 with her husband Michael (Mike) to start a new life for their family. She will be greatly missed by her 7 children Tony (Carol), Steve (Robbie), Marlene (Denis), Danny (Pauline), Carol (Mike), Michael (Lynn), & Johnny. Predeceased by David. Loving Grandmother to Carl (Carrie), Lee (Tom), Terri-Lynn (Ryan), Paul (Su-Ming), Derek, Cheryl (Roger), Camden, Colton, Chad, and predeceased by David. Great Grandchildren Riley, Haley, Sierra, Zack, Jade, Dylan, Luka, & Kaylie. Also left behind many nieces & nephews. Nellie will be missed by all who knew her for her great sense of humor, always ready with a joke. She was known as the Perogy Princess of McRae Heights. She was happiest when making her 200 “DOZENS” for family and friends at Christmas time. Nellie will be greatly missed by a dear friend Zofia Szaryj to whom she was like a 2nd Mother. We are very grateful for her loving care over the years. Thank you Zofia. Cremation has taken place, a memorial service and burial with her husband Mike will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Maison McCulloch Hospice or the Northern Cancer Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home, www.lougheed.org.

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