Obituary of Stase Draugelis

Stase Joana Draugelis (nee Sileikyte) Passed away on July 8, 2016, at the age of 93 after a courageous battle with age-related illness. Dear wife of Algirdas, and loving sister of Aldona, Liuda and Vytukas (all predeceased). Stase will be deeply missed by her daughters Rasa and Daina, her granddaughter Amber, her niece Aldona, her nephew Gintas, their family members, and her neighbours and friends. Born in Zarasai, Lithuania, Stase came to Canada in 1947 where she lived a long and meaningful life. In her younger years, she was an active member of Toronto's Lithuanian community, particularly in Lithuanian scouting. She treasured the times she spent travelling, vacationing in Florida, visiting with dear friends, and the many summers spent at Wasaga Beach. Stase was a bookkeeper at Mohawk Furniture where she worked with her husband and his partners. She liked gardening and had a deep affection for her pets. In her final years, despite physical limitation due to blindness and aging, her mind remained remarkably sharp and she enjoyed sharing her life stories and spending cherished time with her family. May her loving spirit and her determination to live life fully remain in your memories. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Ina Grafton Gage Home and to the doctors and nurses at Scarborough General Hospital. We welcome you to join us for visitation on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at the eco Life Celebration Centre-Chapel of St. John's Norway Cemetery (256 Kingston Road at Woodbine, Toronto). Vigil prayers will be recited at 7 p.m. Please use the entry off of Kingston Road and park alongside the main building. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Lithanian Martyrs (2185 Stavebank Road, Mississauga near Mavis and Queensway) followed by the Rite of Committal at St. John's Lithuanian Cemetery (on the same property as the church). Please share your memories, photos and condolences here at Stase's Memorial Webpage.. Those who wish are invited to donate to Canadian Red Cross in Stase's memory using the link provided under her cover photo. Uniquely entrusted to eco Cremation & Burial Services Inc. Life Celebrations. Done Differently.