Obituary of Cecilia Osczypko

OSCZYPKO, Cecilia (nee Rothenader) - Or affectionately known as Mrs. O

With her family at her side at Tufford Manor on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the age of 88.Preceded by her husband Nick. Loving mother of Christine (Brian Schultz),John (Judy Begolo) and Melissa (Danny Pacquin). Cherished grandmother of Tasha, Vicky, Alexi, Christopher, Nicholas and Lauren. Great grandmother of Haley, Alex, Romy, Garrett, Carly, Ava, Luke, Ella and Logan. Cecilia was born in the Veitsch, Austria in 1931 with many happy childhood memories leaving at the end of WWII to study accounting in England where she met her husband to be, Nick. Fortunately our parents immigrated to Canada ending up in Sudbury where she went back to school to become an RNA. This took her on the path to purchase Tufford Nursing Home in 1963 where she worked well into her 70s and operated a Home for Special Care in St. David's. She had a dedication and passion to help others and set high standards not only for herself but her staff as well. It was important to her that people were treated well. Cottage memories on Paudash Lake, good food, family and friends. A special thank you to all the staff at Tufford  Manor and especially Michelle Kynl-Kelly, your kindness and generosity will not be forgotten. The family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL HOME, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Sunday, June 23rd from 1-4p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John Byzantine Catholic Church Ukrainian , 91 Lakeshore Road, St. Catharines on Monday, June 24th at 11a.m. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations to St. John Byzantine Catholic Church Ukrainian or Tufford Manor would be appreciated by the family.