In Celebration of

Olga Dickinson

December 20, 1924 - April 15, 2017

Olga was born to Nickoli and Eudokia Wasylynchuk on the farm at Wostok, Alberta on November 20, 1924, the youngest of 10 children. She married Morris Dickinson in 1948, and together they raised four children. Family was the touchstone of her life. She was a true Baba.

Olga died on April 15, 2017 and was predeceased by her parents, all her siblings and her younger son, Kenny. She is survived by her husband, Morris; three children: Kathrine Dickinson (Jean-Marc Murphy), Deborah Webster (Michael) and James Dickinson (Kindi); five grandchildren: Stephen Webster (Ashlene), Colleen Bernal (Jay), Brandi Baldock (James), Kensi Dickinson (Owen Clayton) and Kelsi Dickinson (Andrew Boutin); and two great-grandchildren: Clare Bernal and Jaylin Webster. Also mourning her passing are many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to the staff at Granite Ridge Care Home for the great care they provided. A memorial service will be held at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services (280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa), on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 10:30 am, Reverend Nash Smith presiding. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated.

Guestbook

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Kerry Lee and Guy Charlebois

Entered April 19, 2017 from Orleans

Olga will be remembered for her kind soul and generous spirit. May you cherish your fond memories of her. Please accept our sincerest condolences.

Kindi Dickinson (Daughter-in-law)

Entered April 19, 2017

My mother in law was great fun to be around. She was always ready for a dance or a song. She was a very hard worker and unstoppable in her energy to complete a task and more importantly to love. She will always be in my fondest memories and we miss her dearly.

Judy and Mark Cluthe (Friends of Jimmy and Kindi and family)

Entered April 19, 2017 from Nepean, Ontario

Dear Jim, Kindi and family,
We send you our sincere condolences for the loss of your mother, mother in law and grandmother. She was a beautiful woman based on the picture you posted.
Jimmy, Kindi, Your girls do share some resemblance to your mom.
Take care,
Love Judy and Mark, Jen and Sam xo

Amanda Ellis & Geoff Wells (Family friends of Jimmy and Kindi Dickinson)

Entered April 19, 2017 from Ottawa, ON

Dear Dickinson family, please accept our sincerest condolences. We did not know you mother, mother in-law and grandmother but nevertheless we can understand your loss. It is something that one can never be fully prepared for. We hope you all find comfort in each other.
Amanda and Geoff

Stephen, Ashlene & Jaylin Webster (Grandson, Granddaughter In Law & Great Granddaughter)

Entered April 19, 2017 from Pitt Meadows, BC

Baba was a very strong willed woman who we loved and respected very much. We were lucky to have her in our lives for as long as we did. She will be forever in our hearts. We love you. May your soul Rest In Peace. XOXO