LAKIĆ, Kosa (nee Pavić)
December 3, 1952 – January 26, 2025.
It’s with nice disappointment that we announce the passing of our beloved Kosa on the age of 72. Loving spouse to Stevan Lakić, valuable mama to Tanja Lakić (Fred) and Tatijana Matwijiw (Mike), and proudest baba to her one and solely grandchild, Ivana. Pricey daughter of the late Marko and late Božica Pavić. Cherished sister to Stoja, Anica, late sister Stana, and late brothers Luka and Jovan. She leaves behind many nieces, nephews, prolonged household, Kumovi, and associates throughout North America, Europe, and Australia.
Anybody who knew our mama/spouse/baba, knew that she was a lovely particular person on the in and out, and that she had suffered with psychological sickness for many years. Though it was a relentless and debilitating battle in her life, it didn’t outline her. In 1971, Kosa left her household dwelling within the village of Smoković to dwell along with her sister Stoja and household in Windsor. Quickly after, she despatched a letter again dwelling with a message to go alongside to her Darling, Stevo, which included a proposal for him to come back to Canada and marry her. They raised and supplied for his or her household in Windsor. She labored very onerous at Fabco till she might not work as a result of severity of her sickness. Her internal power was immeasurable. Even when she was terribly sick, Kosa was at all times loving and nurturing to her household. She was probably the most real, sort, and selfless woman who discovered pleasure within the easy God-given wonders of life: animals, bugs, flowers, and something brilliant and vibrant in nature. She loved singing conventional Serbian songs, gardening, cooking and cleansing for her household, knitting, portray her nails, petting and brushing household pets, taking part in bocce ball within the yard, taking part in Italian playing cards within the winter, and she or he beloved to joke with household and associates. Though anybody who performed ping-pong along with her knew that her aggressive streak was no laughing matter, as she nearly at all times gained. She helped her youngsters to discover ways to learn regardless of her personal language barrier and taught her grandchild to play playing cards. Baba and Ivana had probably the most particular bond which included particular nicknames for each other, like Kruškica, Serica, Babica Žabica, and so many extra. Throughout her lengthy hospitalization and transient time at a nursing dwelling within the final 4 and a half years, Baba at all times felt higher each time she had a go to along with her Ivana, even in her most troublesome moments. Baba French-braided Ivana’s hair as a lot as she might and at all times wished to provide her one thing particular, like a field of gloves from the nursing station in order that Ivana might play physician and test on her. She knew that her Baba was additionally combating a coronary heart situation and in Baba’s final moments, Ivana famous, “Her heart is deciding that she needs to go but I don’t want her to go.” Baba adopted her coronary heart, is lastly at peace, and can without end be beloved.
On behalf of our household, we wish to acknowledge the workers at The Village of Aspen Lake, who within the final six months took nice care of Kosa and made each effort to make her really feel at dwelling the place she proudly said, “They always call me ‘Queen’ here!” We might additionally like to acknowledge healthcare employees at Windsor Cardiac Centre who have been delicate to her psychological sickness throughout appointments. Thanks to all workers in ICU at Windsor Regional Hospital – Ouellette Campus, who took nice care of her and ensured that she was snug till she handed. A heartfelt thanks to workers on the psychological well being unit at Windsor Regional Hospital – Ouellette Campus, and to TNI workers at Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare for almost 5 a long time of remedy and care. No phrases can specific sufficient gratitude to the late Dr. Brian Burke, who for about thirty years went above and past to supply the very best care with the utmost persistence and understanding of our household challenges, with particular because of Lisa, who confirmed a lot compassion each time we known as. And lastly, we wish to thank household and associates and anybody who has helped in any manner, for his or her assist and love.
Visitation for Kosa can be held at WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 11677 Tecumseh Rd. E. (519) 253-7235, on Thursday, January 30, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Prayers at 8:00 p.m. Household and associates can be acquired, on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Gracanica Serbian Orthodox Church (1960 Meldrum Rd. at Tecumseh Rd. E.) for visitation from 10:30 a.m. till time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Very Rev. Fr. Milorad Delic officiating. Interment to observe at Windsor Memorial Gardens Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations in honour of Kosa could also be made to Lodge-Dieu Grace Healthcare Basis – Psychological Well being Applications, or Gracanica Serbian Orthodox Church. Condolences and cherished reminiscences could also be shared with the household at www.windsorchapel.com.
