Obituary of Pauline Lenk

It is with great sadness that the family of Pauline Lenk announces her passing on July 13, 2021 at the age of 93. Pauline was born in Siba, Slovakia and lived in Canada for over 68 years. She was a devoted wife and mother holding a variety of jobs after she raised a family of three children. Pauline excelled in all her pursuits and became a skilled award winning woodcarver. She was a member of St. Kevin Parish and the Slovak League of Welland. She leaves behind her son, John W Lindak and wife Karen of West Seneca NY, daughter Christine Hawker of Pittsford, NY, grandson John A. Lindak and granddaughter Diana Hawker Sung. Also survived by her sister Sophie Kukan, nieces Elizabeth Kukan and MaryAnn Kosco and many other nieces and nephews in Europe. Pauline was predeceased by her husband Joseph, daughter Carol Lindak Shaw and Grandson Matthew Lindak. We are forever grateful to the kind and caring staff at Maple Park Lodge in Fort Erie. Pauline was a beautiful and generous person who was happy to share her enthusiasm and God given talents with all who knew her. We are comforted in knowing that she is free of pain and resting in eternal peace. Odpocivaj Pokeji In thanksgiving for a life well lived, we welcome all to the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 179 Clarence Street, Port Colborne on Friday, July 16, 2021 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will follow the visitation and will be celebrated at St. John Bosco Roman Catholic Church (375 Main St. West, Port Colborne) on Friday at 2:00 p.m. with Fr. Peter Walton as celebrant. (Due to COVID restrictions, attendance will be monitored, gathering limits will be enforced and facemasks are required.) Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Welland. In lieu of flowers in her memory, a gift to St. Kevin Parish or Operation Smile would be appreciated.