Leisha Christine Nazarewich
February 12, 1943 – January 21, 2025
It’s with nice disappointment that we announce the passing of Leisha Christine Nazarewich on January 21, 2025 after a short and brave battle with most cancers.
Leisha was born in Toronto ON on February 12, 1943 to Martha (nee Hrycyna) and Peter, each having predeceased her. She is the loving sister of Nadine and Mark (Claudia) and particular Chocha to Erin (Robert), Adam, Patrick, Amy (Brian) and Olivia (Zach).
Leisha was a beloved daughter, cherished sister, a lot beloved Chocha, cousin, scholar, instructor, pupil and buddy to many.
Leisha studied English and historical past on the College of Windsor, incomes an Honours degree in 1965.
She then went to the Ontario Faculty of Training (Toronto) incomes her instructor’s certificates and returned to show, first at Massey Secondary College, then Riverside Secondary College, and at last Forster Secondary College, her alma mater, from the place she retired in 2001.
Throughout her instructing profession, she gave of her time to grow to be concerned in class associated extracurricular actions together with as a instructor sponsor of the yearbook and the Attain for the Prime group and helped arrange cabaret nights.
She grew to become lively within the Ontario Secondary College Lecturers’ Federation, serving as president of District 1 and in quite a lot of govt positions till the tip of her profession. She was additionally a Provincial Councillor and member of a number of OSSTF provincial committees and a governor of the Ontario Lecturers’ Federation.
Her quest for studying by no means ceased.
After incomes her Bachelor of Arts and instructing levels she went on to earn a Masters in English and obtained a legislation degree from the College of Windsor.
Leisha’s dedication to her neighborhood was boundless. She served many causes and volunteered to take a seat on the boards of many native organizations and committees.
She was a member of the Windsor Public Library board and in addition served as its chair.
She served as President of the Windsor Historic Websites affiliation and secretary of the Museum Volunteer Group.
Her volunteer service prolonged to the Ukrainian neighborhood and she or he was pleased with her Ukrainian heritage. She served as chair of her church council, President of the Ukrainian Girls’s Group, President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, and president of the Ukrainian Ontario Chronicle and Skilled Affiliation. She assisted with and spearheaded the constructing of a brand new Ukrainian Catholic church, the constructing of a monument to commemorate the famine genocide in Ukraine 1932 – 33, and with an exhibition specializing in native Ukrainian households at Windsor’s Group Museum.
After retiring from instructing with the Windsor College Board she continued to show Ukrainian to adults.
She beloved to journey, learn a superb e book, watch thriller reveals on television, see stay theatre, attend the Windsor Symphony and promote a superb trigger.
Her household extends its heartfelt due to the volunteers, nurses, employees and medical doctors at The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County for the extraordinary care and compassion she obtained whereas a resident of Hospice’s Windsor residence. Your care made her closing journey comfy and allowed her to benefit from the firm of household and mates. Additionally they thank the nurses and employees at Windsor Regional Hospital and Devonshire House for Seniors for caring for her on a number of events throughout her sickness.
To the various mates who visited her in the course of the too quick time from her prognosis to her loss of life, we can not adequately specific our gratitude for making her remaining time on this Earth pleasant. She beloved your tales and reminiscing with you.
Visitation will happen at Windsor Chapel Funeral House Central Location (519-253-7234), 1700 Tecumseh Highway East (close to Kildare Highway), Windsor, Ontario on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 3 PM till 5 PM and seven PM till 9 PM. Panakhyda (prayers) at 7:30 PM
On Saturday, January 25, 2025, visitation shall be out there at Sts. Vladimir & Olga Ukrainian Catholic Church, 601 Lake Path Dr., Windsor, ON from 10 AM till the time of the funeral service which can start at 11 AM. Burial to comply with at Windsor Memorial Gardens.
In reminiscence of Leisha, donations could also be made to Hospice of Windsor Essexx or Sts. Vladimir and Olga Church. On-line condolences and cherished reminiscences might be shared with the household at www.windsorchapel.com
