Lena Louis Laura Silvernagle (Pellegrini)
The family of Lee wish to announce she left us to be with our Lord on January 6th, 2021.
Lee was born on July 22nd, 1929 to Amalia & Camillo Pellegrini of Saskatoon, SK.
She is survived by; brothers, Ab and Ron Pellegrini; sister Maria Specht; sister-in-laws, Dode & Pearl Silvernagle; brother-in-laws, Ron Silvernagle (Jen); numerous nieces & nephews;
Her family; Donna Gidluck (Dennis), Wayne Silvernagle (Maryann), Ken Silvernagle (Wendy), Butch Silvernagle (Shawna), Sherri MacAuley (Greg), Nicole Silvernagle; sixteen grandchildren, twenty five great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren.
Lee was predeceased by; husband John; both parents; brother, George; in-laws, Steve De Bussac, Gabe Silvernagle, Barbra Bowker, Ed Silvernagle.
Her joys in life were 1st and foremost her Religion and her family. Her garden was her passion. She tackled many crafts and sewing. She always welcomed you with a drink of tea and some goodie. Lucky day was homemade buns.
Lee, a daughter of Italian immigrants, grew up and was schooled in Saskatoon, She moved to Biggar to work at SaskTel and met and married the love of her life, John Silvernagle. Even when she was busy raising their six children, she worked at a variety of jobs. She is remembered by many as the friendly face behind the desk at Biggar Union Hospital where she worked for 30 years.
Since retirement, she continues an active life. As a CWL member she delivers meals on wheels, helps with Diamond Lodge birthday parties, catering and funeral lunches, In addition, she looks after CWL ticket sales during the fall draw, attends all CWL meetings, sings in the choir, visits shut-ins and sews baptismal bibs.
In the wider community she belongs to New Horizons, enjoys bowling in the senior league, gardens, and participates in the senior exercise group.
She spends quality time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lee enjoys travel and recently travelled to Italy with family.
We know Lee to be a kind, understanding and loving person who is a wonderful example of an active involved volunteer. St. Gabriel’s CWL was please to nominate Lee for the Senior Volunteer Appreciation Award.
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