Obituary of STELLA JEAN LEDGER

STELLA JEAN LEDGER On October 17 2012 at Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, Stella beloved mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 86 years. She is survived by loving son Bryan and beloved grandchildren Christopher and Justine. She was predeceased recently by husband Albert. Stella Jean Ledger was born in Kosow, Poland June 27 1927, emigrated from Poland with family in 1930, at the tender age of 3. Originally known as Stefania, her name was anglicized by immigration officers, she would be known as Stella. The Bencharski family would settle in Saskatchewan near Wynyard. Stella spent her early years on the farm. In the 50s Stella moved to Winnipeg and worked for the Hudson Bay Co. While in Winnipeg Stella met the love of her life Albert Ledger and they married in 1953. The couple were inseparable lifelong partners and were truly in love. Albert and Stella recently danced at their 60th anniversary party. Stella was a pristine homemaker and horticulturalist as well as a wonderful mother to her son Bryan, she enjoyed all his childhood activities and family trips as well as cottage life. Stella was a wonderful Grandma to Christopher and Justine, she loved them wholeheartedly. Stella loved the Bencharski family, her cottage friends, fellow parishioners and will be profoundly missed by all who have felt her influence and good nature. The family would like to thank the fine staff at HSC and Rev. Fr. Jeffrey Burwell, S.J. for delivering the Last Rites. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, October 22 at 1:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Interment to follow in Brookside Cemetery, 3001 Notre Dame Avenue.