Obituary
October 21, 1921 – May 2, 2010 Dora, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on May 2, 2010 after failing health, in her 89th year. Predeceased by her husband Alex (Oleksey). Loving mother of Nina Semper-Ross (Len) of Huntsville, Barbara Pollard (Jim) of Mississauga and Zina Decker (Todd) of Toronto. Caring grandmother of Tim Semper (Predeceased 1996), Justin (Stephanie), Alexandra and Jillian Pollard and Natalie Decker. Dear aunt of Walter, Tamara and Nadia Gulezko. Born in the Ukraine, Dora survived the famines of Stalin, the onset of Communism, forced labour in Germany under Nazi occupation and finally immigration to Canada after World War II. Her wonderful spirit, strong work ethic and amazing sense of humour got her through all these hardships. After retiring from St. Joseph’s Secondary School in Toronto, she transferred her culinary skills to volunteering at St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral. We will all sadly miss her happy face, funny stories and mouthwatering meals. Friends may call at the Cardinal Funeral Home, 366 Bathurst Street (North of Dundas) on Thursday from 2-4 & 6-9 pm, with Panachida at 7:30 pm. Funeral service will begin at the funeral home on Friday, May 7, 2010 at 10:00 am, and proceed to St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral for The Orthodox Rite of Funeral at 10:30 am. Interment will follow at York Cemetery. Special thanks to the Doctors and Staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Islington Renal Centre, the support staff at St. Demetrious Residence and all the staff at the Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre. Memorial donations may be made to the Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre, The Kidney Foundation of Canada or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.cardinalfuneralhomes.comVisitation
Date
April 06, 2010
April 06, 2010
Location
Time
2-4 & 7-9 pm
2-4 & 7-9 pm
Service
Date
May 07, 2010
May 07, 2010
Location
St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral
St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral
Time
10:30 am
10:30 am
Burial / Entombment / Cremation
Date
Location
York Cemetery, Toronto
York Cemetery, Toronto
Time
May 07, 2010
To Nina and Len:
My deepest sympathies regarding the loss of your mother. From what Len described, she sounded like a remarkable woman.
May 06, 2010
Although we did not have the pleasure of meeting Dora, knowing her daughter Nina gave a glimpse into the kindness she transferred to her children. Please accept our deepest condolences. Stewart Berry and Diane Williams
May 06, 2010
Dear Zina,
So sorry for your loss,
Annemarie
May 05, 2010
Dear Nina, Barbara and Zina and families,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, friend. She was an absolutely lovely human being and will be missed. I hope all your wonderful memories will sustain you at this time. Vichnaya Pamyat!
Luba (Cybenko) Andrews
May 05, 2010
Dear Nina and Len - Kevin and I extend our sincerest sympathies to you and your family and although we can't be there physically with you this week you are in our thoughts and prayers. With much love - Kevin & Linda Droughan.
May 04, 2010
Zina,Todd and Natalie.
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.
