Obituary of Leta Slancek

SLANCEK (Kondra), Leta – Peacefully with her 3 loving daughters at her side, Leta passed away at Sumac Lodge on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of John Slancek for 73 years. Dear mother of Cathy Fielder (Brian), Bonnie Werschler (Ted Baldwin) and Pattie Fraser (Ron). Loving Honey Grandma of Ryan Werschler, Darren Fielder and Marcy Vanderveen (Dave). Special Great-Honey Grandma of Eli. Favourite Aunt of Bob Sladovnik (Cheryl) and Carol Heinrich. Predeceased by infant grandson Jarrod Werschler, parents Joseph & Mary Kondra, brothers Camille, Edward and Jim, sisters Rita and Marion, father and mother-in-law John & Mary Slancek Sr. Leta was a dedicated founding and active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. She was member of the Ladies Aid Group and the Redeemer Choir. Leta was a beautiful seamstress, an outstanding baker and beyond generous to everyone that she knew and loved. She worked many years as a banquet waitress at Kenwick Terrace and the Canterbury Inn. Leta’s life focus was her husband John and her family. Special thanks to her daughters of the heart Linda Ramboer and Charlene Loerke as well as Pastor Jason Kouri for the love they faithfully showed our mom. The family would also like to thank the staff of Rosewood Manora and Sumac Lodge for their unbelievable care and The Caring & Sharing Group of St. Michael’s Parish for their support. Visitation will be held at the McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia, on Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. at the church. The funeral service will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church (corner of Indian & Hickory) on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 11 a.m. Burial to follow in Lakeview Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to Redeemer Lutheran Church, 429 Indian Rd. N., N7T 7G3 or Sumac Recreation Dept., 1464 Blackwell Rd., N7S 5M4 (cheques only at the funeral home please). Messages of condolence and memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com