St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Welland, Ontario, Canada

Preiksaitis, Edith Renate – October 20, 1926-July 22, 2024

Edith, a much-loved wife, mother, grandmother (Oma) and great-grandmother died peacefully after a short illness in Edmonton, Alberta on Jul 22,2024 in her 98th year. She was predeceased in 2012 by her husband of 64 years, Mikas.

After a long-lived and extraordinary life devoted to family and friends, she is lovingly remembered by many, but especially her four children, Armin (Marguerite), Jutta (Wayne), Harold (Lisanne) and Rita (John). She was a devoted Oma to grandchildren, Michael, Craig, Carl, Sarah, Ted, Kevin, Tom and Simon and four great grandchildren. She will also be missed by extended family in Lithuania and Germany.

Born in Lithuania, Edith immigrated with her family to Canada after the second world war; she lived in Noranda, Quebec, then in Welland, Ontario and finally Edmonton, Alberta. Driven by an incredible work ethic and the ability to adapt to change, during her life she was a pre-school teacher, a refugee, an immigrant, a farmworker, a housekeeper and an operating room technician. She is the cornerstone of the family and faced life’s challenges with limitless energy, optimism and extraordinary organizational skills.

A Funeral service was held at Westlawn Funeral Chapel 16510 Stony Plain Road on Thursday July 25, 2024 at 2:00pm. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude and thanks to the staff of the Canterbury Foundation and the Misericordia Hospital for their compassion and support. The family kindly requests no flowers. Those who wish may make donations in memory of Edith’s life to the Kidney Foundation or Hosanna Lutheran Church

Eulogy for Edith Renate Preiksaitis

WHITE, Mary Audrey (Giles) passed away peacefully at the Welland Hospital on Friday, June 28, 2024 at the age of 93. Predeceased by her first husband William Baker (1968) and her second husband Dale White (2014).

Loving mother of David and his wife Jane.

Also predeceased by her brothers Robert and Leo.

Mary will also be lovingly missed her nieces and nephews.

Mary was deeply rooted in the Pelham community where she worked and played throughout her entire life. She owned a card and gift store in Fonthill and worked at Grannies Cabinet at the Seaway Mall for many years, which showcased her talent and love for decorating. She enjoyed her many years of retirement travelling the country. Her favorite pastime was watching sports which included the Maple Leafs and Blue Jays. Her love for family and friends will be greatly missed.

Family and friends will be received at the PELHAM FUNERAL HOME, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill on Thursday, July 4th from 11 – 12 noon. The funeral service to honour Mary’s life will begin at 12 noon followed by interment at Fonthill Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Condolences may be shared at www.pelhamfuneralhome.ca