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STELLA JEAN LEDGER
Born: Jun 27, 1927
Date of Passing: Oct 17, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemorySTELLA JEAN LEDGER On October 17, 2012, at Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, Stella, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 86 years. She is survived by loving son Bryan and beloved grandchildren Christopher and Justine. She was predeceased recently by husband Albert. Stella Jean Ledger was born in Kosow, Poland June 27 1927, emigrated from Poland with family in 1930, at the tender age of three. Originally known as Stefania, her name was anglicized by immigration officers, she would be known as Stella. The Bencharski family would settle in Saskatchewan near Wynyard. Stella spent her early years on the farm. In the 1950s, Stella moved to Winnipeg and worked for the Hudson Bay Co. While in Winnipeg, Stella met the love of her life, Albert Ledger and they married in 1953. The couple were inseparable lifelong partners and were truly in love. Albert and Stella recently danced at their 60th anniversary party. Stella was a pristine homemaker and horticulturalist, as well as a wonderful mother to her son Bryan, she enjoyed all his childhood activities and family trips, as well as cottage life. Stella was a wonderful Grandma to Christopher and Justine, she loved them wholeheartedly. Stella loved the Bencharski family, her cottage friends, fellow parishioners and will be profoundly missed by all who have felt her influence and good nature. The family would like to thank the fine staff at Health Sciences Centre and Rev. Fr. Jeffrey Burwell, S.J. for delivering the Last Rites. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, October 22 at 1:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Interment to follow in Brookside Cemetery, 3001 Notre Dame Avenue. 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 20, 2012
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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With Sincere Sympathy to all her Family and Friends .... my Dad, Albert and many others most probably already have that deck of cards all shuffled out .. may she rest pain-free and smiling .... - Posted by: Greg & Shirley Wintink (friend) on: Oct 22, 2012
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Condolences to Bryan and his family. We (the Labchuk family) knew his parents well, as our fathers worked together for many years. Our prayers are with you and treasure the memories you have and always share them with your children. - Posted by: Sandi Penner (nee: Labchuk) (Friend) on: Oct 22, 2012
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I would like to express mine and David's deepest sympathy to Bryan, Justine and Christopher. Your mother and grandmother loved you so much and was so very proud of you. She loved to share your accomplishments. You are the reason she wanted to live. Auntie Stella was more than an aunt to me. She was like a second mother. From the time I was a toddler, I knew the way to her house where I would always get a warm and loving welcome. Many of my childhood memories involve times shared with her from going to the movies, camping or dancing in the rec room at Auntie Stella and Uncle Albert's house. Auntie Stella was always patient, understanding and a lot of fun to be around. I was very lucky to be able to spend more time with her after I retired. David and I loved to play cards with her and Uncle Albert. She would keep us laughing with her quick wit and wonderful sense of humour. Auntie Stella loved to tell stories about her youth on the farm and her early years in Winnipeg. She gave me a better understanding of the challenges she faced but also the wonderful experiences she had. We also spent time together going to appointments which we always ended with lunch so it seemed more like an outing. Auntie Stella went through a lot over the last few years but she handled it with courage and optimism. She never complained or asked " why me?". She just dealt with it. I will miss her terribly. We always ended each conversation or visit with " I love you ". So Auntie Stella, I love you. - Posted by: Theresa Murray (niece) on: Oct 21, 2012
