Natalie Chinski passed away peacefully on Friday, October 19, 2012 at the age of 90 years in Saskatoon. Natalie is predeceased by her husband John Chinski; parents Dmytro (Dan) and Paraskevia (Pauline) Nazar; brothers Mike, Harry, Bill, and Alex Nazar; sisters Anne Shewchuk, Mary Turchyn, Kay Zalitach, and Millie Smerechynski as well as numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces. Natalie is lovingly remembered by her children Donnie (Rebecca) Chinski, Langley, BC; Joanne (Sid) Charlton, Saskatoon; Janice Chinski, Edmonton, AB; and granddaughter Meghan (Kevin) Saganski, Saskatoon; sisters-in-law Annie Nazar, Toronto, ON and Mary Kuntz, Calgary, AB; as well as numerous nephews and nieces. Natalie was born Nastia Nazar on April 10, 1922, in Prawda, MB to parents of Ukrainian descent. Natalie, or "Nettie" to many in her family, was the second youngest of nine children. Natalie grew up on a farm, and after leaving home, worked in Winnipeg, MB. She married John Chinski in Winnipeg on July 20, 1949. Natalie then moved to John's hometown of Cedoux, where they farmed and raised their children. In the mid 1980's, after many years of living and working on the farm, John and Natalie semi-retired to Weyburn. Two years after John's death in 1989, Natalie moved to Saskatoon. While there, she transitioned from apartment complexes to The Bentley, an assisted living facility, and finally to Keedwell Assisted Living Centre, a personal care home where she resided until her passing. Chaplain Marjorie McLeod presided over the graveside service of cremains at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 27, at Hillcrest Cemetery in Weyburn. A reception for family and friends followed at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #47. Natalie enjoyed living on the farm despite the challenges and hard work involved in its operation. She took pleasure in growing a vegetable garden and tending flowers. Over the years, many enjoyed her delicious home cooked meals and baking treats. She also crocheted doilies and made quilts and comforters. Natalie's sense of humour was evident to all who knew her. She was fond of dancing, and listening to old-time and country music. In Saskatoon, where she formed a close circle of friends, she looked forward to birthday parties and brunch after church services. She held a special place in her heart for Meghan, her only grandchild. We the family of Natalie Chinski would like to thank all of our relatives, neighbours, and friends for their thoughtfulness expressed through prayers, cards, phone calls, deeds and words. Very sincere thanks are extended to Myrna Varga and caregivers at Keedwell Assisted Living Centre for their attentiveness, care, and compassion. Very warmest thanks are extended to Doris Lubyk whose friendship and visits with Natalie provided a very special blessing and source of comfort to Natalie up until her passing. Those wishing to remember Natalie may do so with a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 279 - 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2H8. Arrangements entrusted to Saskatoon Funeral Home, 306 244-5577 and Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, 306 842-5432.
