Obituary of Sharyn Leschuk

<h1>Sharyn Leschuk</h1> (nee Kellberg) 1944 – 2008 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our wife, mother and grandmother, Sharyn Elaine Leschuk, peacefully, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, with her family by her side, on Friday, August 1, 2008, at the age of 63. She will be sadly missed by her loving and committed husband of 44 years, Stan Leschuk. Loving mother to Michael, Melanie and Mitchell, sister to Valerie Kellberg, and a loving Nana to Austin and Arden Leschuk, Julian and Isabella D’Aloia, and Melania Leschuk. Sharyn lived for many years with Wegener’s Granulomatosis, a severe disease that affected many parts of her body. She fought the disease for many years, with such determination and courage. We are all so proud of the strength and accomplishments Sharyn had throughout her life. She was born in Dryden, Ontario on October 14, 1944, and lived with her husband Stan for over 50 years in Ear Falls, Ontario. Together, they ran several businesses over the years, including two Home Hardware stores, one in Ear Falls and one in Red Lake. Sharyn was an incredible business person and expected the best out of everyone. She was an avid fisherman, blueberry picker and loved the outdoors. She was a loving wife, mother and sister who always put her family first. The family will receive friends at the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South in Waterloo, on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 from 12 noon until 12:45.The funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. with a reception to follow. Rev. Jack Paleczny of Trinity United Church, Kitchener, will be officiating. Interment will take place at the Ear Falls Cemetery at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Kidney Foundation or the Wegener’s Granulomatosis Support Group of Canada would be appreciated by the family. A special thank you to Drs. Gregor, Moolman, and Kantankas for their professional care, as well as the nursing staff in the several units Sharyn spent time in at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, particularly the nurses in the Acute Care Observation Unit. Our blessings to all of you. Sharyn will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. In living memory of Sharyn, a donation will be made to the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.