Obituary of Marie Paley

The family of Marie Paley of Melville and formerly of Theodore and Yorkton, beloved wife of the late Fred Paley and Nick Gawryluik, sadly announce her passing on February 3, 2023. She was 95 years of age. A Memorial Serivce will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. from Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre. Relatives and friends who are unable to attend may view a livesteam of the service by clicking on the link below starting at 1:45 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/pg/yourfamilylikeapartofours/videos Memorial donations in memory of Marie may be made to the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital, 103 Hospital Dr., Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8 as gifts of remembrance. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you do something nice for someone you love. With profound sadness we announce the passing of our loving and devoted Mother, Grandmother, Friend. Marie Paley passed away on February 3rd, 2023 at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Home in Melville, Saskatchewan. Marie was born to John and Jenny Kudlak January 29th, 1928 at the Winnipeg Children’s Hospital. She is predeceased by her parents and her siblings Jack, Edward, Effie,Elizabeth, Rita. She is survived by her brother Albert, her three children Mervin (Georgina) ,Bonnie(Dwayne) ,Grace (Ernie), Stepson Ken Paley (Lorlee). Seven Grandchildren Tyler, Melissa (Levi), Landon, Logan, Treena (Darcy), Damon(Naomi), Brenden. Five great grandchildren; Everett, Devon,Briah, Owen and Ella. Marie was a dedicated Mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as a Grandmother, Baba. Marie met the love of her life Nick Gawryluik in Winnipeg, Manitoba they were married June 11th, 1949 and started their new venture together. They settled on a farm north of Theodore, Saskatchewan. But on October 6, 1964 Nick’s short life came to a tragic end in a farm accident. After the accident Marie and her three small children resided in the village of Theodore. In 1968 Marie remarried Fred Paley. Fred passed away in 1989, shortly after that Marie moved to Yorkton, where she lived until she was diagnosed with dementia and was moved to a care home in Melville. Marie was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, sewing, knitting and gardening. She belonged to the Ukrainian Ladies Aid in Theodore for 49 years. Marie babysat many children and was known as grandma Marie. She loved to listen to hymn songs and you could guarantee she would have them playing on Sundays. Marie loved to share her life story’s and we never got tired of listening to them. She enjoyed her visits from her family and friends and her favourite place was in her kitchen where she ensured you never left hungry. Marie had love in her heart for everyone she met and if you needed a hug she would be the first to give you one.. Mom we will always hold you tightly within our hearts and there you will remain, life has gone on without you, but it will never be the same. I’m sure when Mom got to Heaven’s gate she turned around and said “Di Bosha my friends, be kind to each other I am now free of pain” A special thank you to all the staff at St. Paul’s Lutheran Home for all your kindness it wasn’t easy during COVID you had the toughest job. I remember one visit when a nurse let me in and when I told her who I visiting she said we just all love your Mom, she always had her earrings and bracelets on and when you passed her in the hallway she would reach for your hand and wish you a Merry Christmas. Everyday was Christmas for our Mom no matter what time of year during her dementia Rest in Eternal Peace Mom Service Details. Service When: Saturday, February 25th, 2023 2:00pm Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Interment Location: Theodore Cemetery Address: RM of Insinger 275, General Delivery THEODORE, SK S0A 4C0 Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Orders begin printing on February 15 Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Marie Paley January 29, 1928 - February 3, 2023 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