Obituary for Frieda Anne Leask
It is with great sadness the family of Frieda Anne Leask, late of Prince Albert, SK announces her passing on August 8th, 2022, at the age of 67 years. Frieda was born Frieda Anne Morin to Alma Morin on May 24, 1955, in Meadow Lake, SK. She spent her early childhood in Green Lake, SK until she was 13 years old when she moved to Prince Albert with Alma, Victor, and her younger siblings. She attended school at Rivier Academy and Prince Albert Technical High School.
After she finished school, Frieda spent a brief period in Alberta before returning to Prince Albert and giving birth to her first daughter Jennifer, in 1979. A couple of years later she and Jennifer moved to Meadow Lake, SK where she attended vocational school. While living in Meadow Lake she met Mel Miller and the two of them welcomed the twins Amber, and Amanda, in 1986.
In 1988, Frieda and her girls moved back to Prince Albert and that is where she lived until her passing. Upon returning to PA, Frieda proceeded to get her GED and a certificate in business and then eventually found her niche working for the justice system. She worked at various law firms at the beginning, but then took a position at the Court of Queen's Bench where she worked until her retirement.
Frieda was always a very social person who loved visiting over coffee, going to bingo, or just having long conversations over the phone. She also had a wicked sense of humor which could still be teased out of her by her brother Michael, right up until her final days.
Frieda also loved to shop! When you combine that with her love of socializing, it goes without saying that she never missed any of the many shopping parties hosted by her sister-in-law Judy or her niece Rebecca. There was always room for one more Tupperware container, Pampered Chef kitchen tool, or container of spice from Epicure.
Anyone who knew Frieda also knows that she was an animal lover. She had a special affection for cats and was rarely without one curled up on her lap. She was also a source of refuge for countless stray cats in her neighborhood who stopped by her outdoor feeding stations for a meal.
Above all else, Frieda cherished her family. Gathering for the holidays and other family get-togethers were a tremendous source of joy. Her daughters brought her much pride and as the grandchildren came, she transitioned easily into the role of grandmother, making sure the kids were always being spoiled. She took an active role in the lives of her brothers and sisters and their families, visiting them often and becoming Godmother to her nieces Rachelle and Carly. In her later years, she spent a significant amount of time at her brother Michael’s, and she came to rely on him and Judy as a source of comfort and security as her health declined.
Frieda had health concerns for most of her life, having been diagnosed with Hodgkins Disease at the age of 19. As the years passed, she would battle cancer two more times along with diabetes, heart disease, two strokes, and finally, kidney disease. She endured countless treatments and surgeries but always rallied back, picking up where she left off. As if this weren’t enough, she also developed cognitive dysfunction later in life, which would ultimately result in her living at Green Hill Lodge for the year prior to her passing. Before settling into Green Hill, her daughter, Amanda, had been her primary caregiver. She sacrificed much of her time and energy to ensure that Frieda had what she needed; from making sure she was eating, taking her to appointments, administering medications, and being by her side during every crisis. They developed a special bond, and in the end, Amanda was the only person Frieda recognized and remembered 100% of the time.
Frieda would have been touched and humbled to see everyone that attended. She always longed to be included and the number of people that attended would indicate that she was a part of so many people’s lives. Whatever your relationship with Frieda was, thank you for joining us in celebrating the beautiful person and beautiful spirit that she was. We will all miss her so very much. Condolences can be sent to the family on our website at www.mackenziechapel.ca. Arrangements in care of MacKenzie Chapel & Crematorium. Brian & Bev Stobbs, Mark Gyoerick - Mel Curle. 306.763.8488.
After she finished school, Frieda spent a brief period in Alberta before returning to Prince Albert and giving birth to her first daughter Jennifer, in 1979. A couple of years later she and Jennifer moved to Meadow Lake, SK where she attended vocational school. While living in Meadow Lake she met Mel Miller and the two of them welcomed the twins Amber, and Amanda, in 1986.
In 1988, Frieda and her girls moved back to Prince Albert and that is where she lived until her passing. Upon returning to PA, Frieda proceeded to get her GED and a certificate in business and then eventually found her niche working for the justice system. She worked at various law firms at the beginning, but then took a position at the Court of Queen's Bench where she worked until her retirement.
Frieda was always a very social person who loved visiting over coffee, going to bingo, or just having long conversations over the phone. She also had a wicked sense of humor which could still be teased out of her by her brother Michael, right up until her final days.
Frieda also loved to shop! When you combine that with her love of socializing, it goes without saying that she never missed any of the many shopping parties hosted by her sister-in-law Judy or her niece Rebecca. There was always room for one more Tupperware container, Pampered Chef kitchen tool, or container of spice from Epicure.
Anyone who knew Frieda also knows that she was an animal lover. She had a special affection for cats and was rarely without one curled up on her lap. She was also a source of refuge for countless stray cats in her neighborhood who stopped by her outdoor feeding stations for a meal.
Above all else, Frieda cherished her family. Gathering for the holidays and other family get-togethers were a tremendous source of joy. Her daughters brought her much pride and as the grandchildren came, she transitioned easily into the role of grandmother, making sure the kids were always being spoiled. She took an active role in the lives of her brothers and sisters and their families, visiting them often and becoming Godmother to her nieces Rachelle and Carly. In her later years, she spent a significant amount of time at her brother Michael’s, and she came to rely on him and Judy as a source of comfort and security as her health declined.
Frieda had health concerns for most of her life, having been diagnosed with Hodgkins Disease at the age of 19. As the years passed, she would battle cancer two more times along with diabetes, heart disease, two strokes, and finally, kidney disease. She endured countless treatments and surgeries but always rallied back, picking up where she left off. As if this weren’t enough, she also developed cognitive dysfunction later in life, which would ultimately result in her living at Green Hill Lodge for the year prior to her passing. Before settling into Green Hill, her daughter, Amanda, had been her primary caregiver. She sacrificed much of her time and energy to ensure that Frieda had what she needed; from making sure she was eating, taking her to appointments, administering medications, and being by her side during every crisis. They developed a special bond, and in the end, Amanda was the only person Frieda recognized and remembered 100% of the time.
Frieda would have been touched and humbled to see everyone that attended. She always longed to be included and the number of people that attended would indicate that she was a part of so many people’s lives. Whatever your relationship with Frieda was, thank you for joining us in celebrating the beautiful person and beautiful spirit that she was. We will all miss her so very much. Condolences can be sent to the family on our website at www.mackenziechapel.ca. Arrangements in care of MacKenzie Chapel & Crematorium. Brian & Bev Stobbs, Mark Gyoerick - Mel Curle. 306.763.8488.