DIGULLA, Vida
1925 – 2022
Vida Winnifred Digulla passed away at the Northview Nursing Home on March 16,2022 at the age of 97.
Vida was born March 24,1925 to Ruby and Levis Porteous in Beauchamp Township. She attended Beauchamp #2 country school and often shared memories of her days there.
Vida continued her education in Englehart High. Upon graduation her first job was in Kirkland Lake as a mothers helper for the family of the owners of Seymours Mens Wear. Her work there left her with a wide knowledge of kosher cooking which she used for years after. From there Vida moved back to Englehart where she worked in Irelands drygoods store until her marriage to Walter Digulla On June 12, 1945. Vida returned to work as a pastry cook in the dining room of the then busy Eldon Hotel.
Vida and Walter later moved to Wabewawa where they built their new home on the south half of the Digulla farm. It was here they raised their two daughters Bonnie Olive and Anna Lee. Vida worked as a seamstress and for years took in sewing for many local residents. She was active in the Home and School Committee, the Lutheran Ladies Aid group, Chamberlain Recreation Committee and the Horticultural Society. She loved nothing more than having children, grandchildren, friends and neighbours come to visit. She always had time to sit with a cup of tea and visit.
Vida remained in their home following Walters passing in 1985. It was during these later years that her interest in gardening increased and she spent hours working out in her yard and flower beds. It was her gardens that she missed the most when she moved to Northdale Manor in her later years, and then the Northview Nursing Home.
Vida was predeceased by brothers Joe, George, Arnold, and Mahlon; sister Agnes Johnson; husband Walter; infant son Lawrence; daughter Bonnie Gilbert; son-in-laws Arthur Gilbert and Winston McGonigal, and many nieces and nephews.
She leaves behind 1 daughter Anna McGonigal; 4 Grandsons Brad Gilbert (Terri Ann), Joe Gilbert (Sheryl) Kevin McGonigal (Angela) and Ian McGonigal (Julie); 7 Great-Grandchildren Alyssa Gilbert, Austin Gilbert, Sam Gilbert, Jenna Gilbert, Owen McGonigal, Aidan McGonigal and Reese McGonigal; 2 Great-great granddaughters Micah and Blakely.
Family would like to thank staff at the Northview Nursing Home for their exceptional care of Vida during her time there.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of DIGULLA Vida 1925 2022..
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Death notice for the town of: Englehart, Province: Ontario