Obituary for Mary Anne Bahlieda
Mary Anne Bahlieda received her wings and went to walk with angels on Monday, July 11th , 2022, at the age of 95 years. Born in Nizna, Slovakia, on September 15, 1926, to parents Ignac and Annie Shelling, she immigrated to Canada in 1938. Mary attended schools locally.
She married Albert Bahlieda on May 13, 1950, at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Fort William, Ontario.
Family, home, and church were most important to Mary. She was an exceptional wife and mother and cared deeply for her family. She was happiest in the kitchen and loved to bake. A favourite among her grandchildren was G’ma’s layered rainbow jello dessert and gingerbread cookies made with Smarties candy for the eyes and buttons.
For the last 13 years, Mary resided at Pioneer Ridge, having been transferred from Grandview Lodge home for the aged. During this time, she established many new friendships with residents and staff. Mary loved and was loved by all.
Mary is lovingly remembered by her son Wayne (Anna) Bahlieda, grandchildren, Amanda (Dylan) Gerow, great-grandchildren Rylie, Brooke, Carly, and Kaleigh (Richard Visser), greatgrandchildren Trinity, Irelynn and Benjamin. Other relatives also survive.
Mary was predeceased by her father Ignac (1955), mother Annie Filek (1966), stepfather Louis Filek (1999), and husband Albert (2007).
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 21st , 2022, when family and friends will gather for Funeral Mass at 10:00 A.M. at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, 615 Connolly Street, celebrated by Father Joseph Arockiam. A private family interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
If friends desire, memorials to St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, The Thunder Bay & District Humane Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
“Those who live in the Lord, never see each other for the last time. “German Proverbs
She married Albert Bahlieda on May 13, 1950, at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Fort William, Ontario.
Family, home, and church were most important to Mary. She was an exceptional wife and mother and cared deeply for her family. She was happiest in the kitchen and loved to bake. A favourite among her grandchildren was G’ma’s layered rainbow jello dessert and gingerbread cookies made with Smarties candy for the eyes and buttons.
For the last 13 years, Mary resided at Pioneer Ridge, having been transferred from Grandview Lodge home for the aged. During this time, she established many new friendships with residents and staff. Mary loved and was loved by all.
Mary is lovingly remembered by her son Wayne (Anna) Bahlieda, grandchildren, Amanda (Dylan) Gerow, great-grandchildren Rylie, Brooke, Carly, and Kaleigh (Richard Visser), greatgrandchildren Trinity, Irelynn and Benjamin. Other relatives also survive.
Mary was predeceased by her father Ignac (1955), mother Annie Filek (1966), stepfather Louis Filek (1999), and husband Albert (2007).
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 21st , 2022, when family and friends will gather for Funeral Mass at 10:00 A.M. at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, 615 Connolly Street, celebrated by Father Joseph Arockiam. A private family interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
If friends desire, memorials to St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, The Thunder Bay & District Humane Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
“Those who live in the Lord, never see each other for the last time. “German Proverbs