Obituary of Anne Blahey

BLAHEY - Mrs. Anne Blahey of Yorkton, beloved wife of Bill entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre following a brief illness. She was 77 years of age. Anne was born on September 26, 1931 in the Birmingham district of Saskatchewan; a daughter of Steve and Katherine (nee Zalipski) Zahacy. She was raised on the family farm and attended Wilton School. In 1945 the family moved to Melville and Anne completed Grade XII at Central High School. On October 6, 1956 she was united in marriage to Bill Blahey. The couple established their home in Yorkton. Here Anne worked at Evergreen Motors as a bookkeeper for 11 years. Following years, Anne worked part-time as a bookkeeper for various businesses in the city. She retired in 1987. Anne enjoyed and kept busy doing knitting, Ukrainian cross-stitching and reading. She loved her garden and flowers as well. Predeceased by her parents, Steve in 1955 and Katherine in 2004. She leaves to cherish her memory and mourn her passing her husband Bill; as well as extended family and friends.Prayers were held on Tuesday, January 20th and the Requiem Divine Liturgy on Wednesday, January 21st at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Yorkton with Rev. Father Methodius Kushko, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Ed Pindus, Colette Karapita & parish choir members. The crossbearer was Peter Gulka and the epistle reader was Peter Baran. The interment followed in the Garden of Crucifixion at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Peter Baran, Peco Chorney, Kasmer Walilko, John Wasylynka, Elmer Matisho and Donald Blahey serving as the casket bearers. Vichnaya Pamyat! Eternal memory! Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 10:00am, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens