Obituary of Astrid "Archie" McLeod

Astrid "Archie" McLeod (nee Edwardson) February 9, 1932 - November 21, 2011 It is with sadness that the family of Astrid McLeod announces her passing on Monday November 21, 2011 at the Victoria Union Hospital in Prince Albert. She will be missed and lovingly remembered by her children Connie (Gerry) Sanche of Saskatoon, Cameron (Connie) MacLeod of Cold Lake, and Glenn McLeod of Shellbrook and her grandchildren Michelle (Pat) O'Brian of Saskatoon, Marc (Kelly) Sanche of North Battleford, Sheena MacLeod of Edmonton, Brandon MacLeod of Cold Lake and her great grandchildren Aidan, Caelan, Alisha, Eric, Sonja, and Nathaniel and her sister-in-law Isabel Edwardson, numerous nieces and nephews and relatives and many friends. She was predeceased by her parents Conrad and Dagmar Edwardson, her brother Eddie Edwardson, her sisters Lillian Cochet and Ragna Sinclair, her brothers-in-law Bob Cochet and Ken Sinclair. Mom was born in Birch Hills and grew up on the farm near Hagen. She attended Bastnes School and took her grade twelve at Northern Lights School. For most of her adult life Mom lived in Shellbrook where she worked at the hospital until her retirement. Mom's greatest pleasure in life was being with family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren with whom she made many memories. She always had fresh baking and special treats for all of us when we visited. Her rosettes and krumkake were a favorite of family and friends. Mom was an avid gardener and a talented seamstress. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, coffee with friends and most of all a good game of Scrabble. Mom was a kind gentle person whose inner strength is an example to us all. Our family would like to thank the staff and students who gave such dedicated and compassionate care in the ICU and on the 5th floor of the Victoria Union Hospital. Memorial donations in her memory may be made to the Saskatchewan Lung Association. The funeral will be held on Saturday November 26, 2011 at 2:00 at Knox United Church in Shellbrook. Interment of the cremated remains will take place at a later date.