Obituary for Elveana Kamin
KAMIN, Elveana (nee Bienkowski)
November 4, 1937 - May 17, 2022
It is with broken hearts and eternal love that we mourn the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Elveana Kamin on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the age of 84, with family by her side.
Cherished wife of John for 55 years. Devoted mother of Rebecca (Jamie King) and Cynthia (Kevin Lamotte). Adored grandmother of Connor, Dylan and Charlotte. Although our hearts are heavy with grief, we find peace in knowing she is now at home with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and reunited in heaven with her parents Minnie and Anton, her parents-in-law Marta and Kris, and her sister Eugenia.
Mom was born in Wadena, Saskatchewan, and moved to St. Catharines, Ontario as a young girl. She returned to the family homestead in Saskatchewan during her summers to provide support to her beloved grandmother. She met the love of her life, John, at a ballroom dance studio and they married on June 25, 1966 at the Cathedral of St. Catherine of Alexandria. They built a home, a family, and a beautiful life in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Mom and Dad walked through life holding hands and enjoyed dancing along the way.
While Mom was the best wife and mother, her greatest role was that of grandmother. She would beam with pride and joy, watching her grandchildren grow and experience life's milestones. She never missed a soccer game, race, dance or music recital and was also the first to arrive. Her words of encouragement and loving advice will always remain with them.
Mom will be remembered for her kindness, compassion, and friendship. She always volunteered to help at school and church functions, opened her purse to give money to someone in need, and offered support to any family needing a helping hand with childcare. Mom had a gift of conversation and could make a friend waiting in a grocery store line. She was a great listener, and everyone seemed so comfortable sharing life’s joys and sorrows with her. While Mom enjoyed many friendships over the years, her enduring friendship with Terry Morin was most special to her.
Mom treasured celebrations, religious holidays and family traditions. She loved cooking for a crowd, hosting family dinners, and never hesitated to make homemade perogies at a moment’s notice for her grandchildren. No matter how casual the occasion, she would leave the house wearing a dress, earrings, high heels and a matching purse. Mom had a sharp mind and a talent for quickly solving math problems. Some of her happiest days were spent at the family cottage, cooking a big breakfast, dancing and singing along to her favourite country songs and playing “just one more game” of Canasta. She touched our lives in so many ways and we will be forever thankful for all she did to bring joy to those around her.
Mom was a woman of great faith and believed in the power of prayer. She would dedicate hours of her evenings praying for her family and those in need. If she heard that someone was struggling, she would always say “Don’t worry, let them know I will keep them in my prayers.” And she really did. We also remember her special goodbyes, always calling out "God be with you, be good. May your guardian angels watch over you." We take comfort knowing she is now watching over us. Her love will remain in our hearts forever.
A private funeral mass was held at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Thursday May 19th, 2022 followed by the rite of committal at Niagara Lakeshore Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be given to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or McMaster Children's Hospital. Memories, photos, and condolences may be shared at www.morganfuneral.com
November 4, 1937 - May 17, 2022
It is with broken hearts and eternal love that we mourn the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Elveana Kamin on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the age of 84, with family by her side.
Cherished wife of John for 55 years. Devoted mother of Rebecca (Jamie King) and Cynthia (Kevin Lamotte). Adored grandmother of Connor, Dylan and Charlotte. Although our hearts are heavy with grief, we find peace in knowing she is now at home with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and reunited in heaven with her parents Minnie and Anton, her parents-in-law Marta and Kris, and her sister Eugenia.
Mom was born in Wadena, Saskatchewan, and moved to St. Catharines, Ontario as a young girl. She returned to the family homestead in Saskatchewan during her summers to provide support to her beloved grandmother. She met the love of her life, John, at a ballroom dance studio and they married on June 25, 1966 at the Cathedral of St. Catherine of Alexandria. They built a home, a family, and a beautiful life in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Mom and Dad walked through life holding hands and enjoyed dancing along the way.
While Mom was the best wife and mother, her greatest role was that of grandmother. She would beam with pride and joy, watching her grandchildren grow and experience life's milestones. She never missed a soccer game, race, dance or music recital and was also the first to arrive. Her words of encouragement and loving advice will always remain with them.
Mom will be remembered for her kindness, compassion, and friendship. She always volunteered to help at school and church functions, opened her purse to give money to someone in need, and offered support to any family needing a helping hand with childcare. Mom had a gift of conversation and could make a friend waiting in a grocery store line. She was a great listener, and everyone seemed so comfortable sharing life’s joys and sorrows with her. While Mom enjoyed many friendships over the years, her enduring friendship with Terry Morin was most special to her.
Mom treasured celebrations, religious holidays and family traditions. She loved cooking for a crowd, hosting family dinners, and never hesitated to make homemade perogies at a moment’s notice for her grandchildren. No matter how casual the occasion, she would leave the house wearing a dress, earrings, high heels and a matching purse. Mom had a sharp mind and a talent for quickly solving math problems. Some of her happiest days were spent at the family cottage, cooking a big breakfast, dancing and singing along to her favourite country songs and playing “just one more game” of Canasta. She touched our lives in so many ways and we will be forever thankful for all she did to bring joy to those around her.
Mom was a woman of great faith and believed in the power of prayer. She would dedicate hours of her evenings praying for her family and those in need. If she heard that someone was struggling, she would always say “Don’t worry, let them know I will keep them in my prayers.” And she really did. We also remember her special goodbyes, always calling out "God be with you, be good. May your guardian angels watch over you." We take comfort knowing she is now watching over us. Her love will remain in our hearts forever.
A private funeral mass was held at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Thursday May 19th, 2022 followed by the rite of committal at Niagara Lakeshore Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be given to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or McMaster Children's Hospital. Memories, photos, and condolences may be shared at www.morganfuneral.com