SEELEY- On Tuesday, November 18, 2008 Mary Josephine Lustig Seeley passed away at the age of 87 years. Predeceased by an infant daughter, Diane in 1948, son-in-law Lawrence Mushka in 1979; son David Hugh Seeley in 1991; husband Hugh Archibald Seeley in 1992; brother Joseph Lustig in 2006. Josephine is survived by her daughter Joan Mushka; son Brian (Lois) Seeley; six grandchildren: Douglas (Melissa) Mushka, Jacqueline Mushka Berkes (Les), Elizabeth (James) Link, Jonathan Seeley, Catherine Seeley, Scott Seeley; sister Hilda (Bill) Bennett; brother Rudy Lustig; sisters-inlaw Anne Lustig and Edna Seeley; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her love of family and friends, Mum was passionate about life. No one made better cabbage rolls, apple pie or beef soup from the bone. She was always interested in the news of the world and was a great sports fan, especially when it came to those Riders. She was a whiz at cards and Tile Rummy. She was an animal lover and an avid supporter of the Humane Society. She loved seeing dogs and cats and babies, until the very end. She could never get enough of the sky, the sun, the trees, the flowers, the birds and the lakes. She was fond of saying Wonderful, wonderful, life is wonderful, isn't it?, her attitude until the end. She never lost her delight in music and was listening to Josh Groban as she passed away. Mary Josephine had the best of care in her final months. Thank you so much to Dr. M. Cameron for his compassionate and expert assessment of her care needs. He was the one who took action to have her admitted to Wascana Hospital, a Centre of Excellence for Palliative Care. Thank you also to Dr. Rasmussen and his crack team of medical experts on Ward 3 3. No one has received better end-of-life care than Mary Josephine Seeley. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2008 from 7:00 8:00 p.m. in Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue, Regina. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 24, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue with Rev. Marjorie Kent officiating. Interment in Riverside Memorial Park. Friends so wishing may make donations, in memoriam, to the Salvation Army, 2240 13th Avenue, Regina S4P 3M7 or the Regina Humane Society, P.O. Box 3143, Regina S4P 3G7.
Published in the Regina Leader-Post from 11/20/2008 - 11/22/2008
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