Peacefully at the F.J. Davey Home, with her family by her side our matriarch entered into the arms of her Lord and Saviour on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at the age of 94.
Beloved wife of the late Edward Martin Soltys. Cherished mother of Keith (Nancy), Stephen (Susan), Janice Black (Andrew), Pamela Perkins, Sharalyn Stubbs (late Bruce) and Carrie-Lynn Soltys Owane (Ateker). Proud Grandmother of Jennifer, Lori, Melanie, Douglas, Patrick, Jordan, Samantha, Edward, Rosalie, Wendy, Amanda, Sarah, Bishop and Mason. Great Grandmother of 13 great grandchildren. Daughter of the late Martin and Bertha Erdmann. Jeannine was the last surviving sibling of Alysius, Thomas, Joseph, Wilbert, Bernard, Jack, Lawrence, Gertrude Fowler, Madeline Francescutti, Viola Saccorotti LePage and Muriel Gardi. Loved and will be missed by many nieces and nephews.
Jeannine was known for her kindness, her generosity and a smile that could melt hearts. A visit from her grandchildren always brought on that smile. She was an avid fan of the Toronto Blue Jays and enjoyed watching the games with family by her side. Her handing down of recipes, cooking skills and baking of blueberry pies will be missed. Jeannine loved to sit in her chair by the window and watch the birds, the trees swaying in the wind and kept a watchful eye on the neighbourhood. She expressed that her long life was due to eating porridge and blueberries every morning. A special thank you to the staff of Birch Lane 1 at the Davey Home for the love and care given to our dear mother.
A mass will be celebrated at St. Jeromes Catholic Church on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 10 am. Rev. Alex Saurianthadathil officiating. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial contributions (payable online or by cheque) to SAH Foundation or to the F.J. Davey Home would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington St. E. -705-759-2522). Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.arthurfuneralhome.com for the Soltys family.