Obituary of Lydia Paula Scheel

Scheel, Lydia Paula (nee Yach) February 3, 1921– January 2, 2014 Lydia Scheel (nee Yach) of Arnprior passed away peacefully at Miramichi Lodge, Pembroke Thursday January 2, 2014 in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her husband, Wesley Scheel (1992) and her first husband, Clifford Bretzlaff (1969), who was tragically killed in a car accident. Lydia enjoyed life in Arnprior where she worked at Measurement Engineering Co. Ltd. for many years. She especially enjoyed time with family at her beloved Stewartville cottage on the Madawaska River where she was known for her warm hospitality and delicious Sunday dinners. She was an active and faithful member at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Arnprior until her health declined. She is survived by stepdaughters Dorcas Woermke (late Irvin) and Lorraine Sly (late Bill); grandchildren Valerie Wereley (Richard); Brent Woermke (Dorothy); Maureen Sly-Havey (Chris); David Sly (Katherine); Dr. Paul Sly (Janet); seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her only brother, Ronald Yach, and sisters Etta Borowski (late Ernest) of Ottawa; Elsie Krose (late Paul) of Beachburg, Estelle Viberg (late Henry) of Dorval; Clara Bayne (late Frank) of Ottawa; Hilda Liedtke (late Norman) of Arnprior; Dora Yach of Thorn Centre and Esther Bretzlaff (late Alfred) of Shawville. Lydia’s family wish to thank the caregivers at Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital (ARH), CCAC, The Arnprior Villa, and Miramichi Lodge for their compassionate care and concern for her over the past several years. Arrangements by the The Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N. Arnprior Memorial Service will be held Saturday January 18, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Boyce Chapel. Rev. Stanley Johnstone officiating. Private family interment Arnprior Albert Street Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Arnprior or the “Partners in Caring” of the Arnprior Hospital would be appreciated by her family. Condolences / Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca