Obituary of Mary Sagin

Mary Sagin, (nee Walters) beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, cousin and friend passed away peacefully on September 22nd, 2009 after a long and happy life. Mary was the fourth child of Nick and Elizabeth Walters born on November 21, 1919 on the family homestead at Truax, Saskatchewan. She attended Queen Elizabeth School as a child, leaving after Grade 8 to work on the family farm. She married Dan Sagin in January 1940. They farmed for over 40 years in the Dahinda district then retired to Lumsden. While living in Lumsden she was able to do what she loved best, to be with and involved with people. She was a Charter Member of the Dew Drop Inn, longstanding volunteer for the Heritage Home and organized Meals on Wheels. Her second passion was gardening; her corner lot in Lumsden showcased this beautifully to the community. Mary will be lovingly missed by her husband Dan of Regina, children Danny (Diana) of Birch Hills, Wayne (Sandra late) of Carberry, MB, Carol Lowes (Lynn) of Regina, Allan (Betty) of Ogema, Marilyn Blythman (Bradley) of Maple Creek, siblings John (Kay late) of Vancouver, Rose Mayes (Dan) of Assiniboia, Fred (Ester) of Regina, grandchildren Reg Sagin, Justine (Trent) Walton, Karen (John) Crueden, Donna Sagin, Allyson Sagin, Arlene (Arlin) Gravelle, Cale and Carter Blythman, great grandchildren David and Katherine Crueden, Bennett and Sophie Walton. Mary was predeceased by her parents Nick and Elizabeth Walters, sister Jennie (Sam) Petrescue, brothers Bill (Vera), Gabriel (Lena), Mike and Nick who passed in childhood, daughter-in-law Sandra (Wayne) and sister-in-law Kay (John) Walters. The family wishes to acknowledge the exceptional care provided by the staff of Solace House and thank them for treating Mary with respect, love and dignity. Prayers will be held on Friday, September 25, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at St. George Orthodox Cathedral, 2005 Edgar Street, Regina, SK. Funeral Services with Father Cosmin Sicoe officiating will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at St. George Orthodox Cathedral, 2005 Edgar Street, Regina, SK. Interment will follow at Regina Memorial Gardens, Highway #1 East. Flowers most gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Marys memory may be made to The Church Beautification Project, St. George Orthodox Cathedral, 2005 Edgar Street, Regina, SK, S4N 3K5, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Speers Funeral Chapel. Family and friends are invited to sign the online book of condolences at www.speersfuneralchapel.com