Lillian Ethel (nee Mattila) Summers, age 95 years, of Saskatoon SK, passed away at St Paul's Hospital on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. A Funeral Service will be held from Livelong Community Hall, Livelong SK, on Monday April 25, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. conducted by Rev. Canon J. Skinner. Interment will take place in Livelong Cemetery. Surviving are her daughter Sharen L. (Lawrence) Herasymuik; grandchildren: Shelley (James) Stefaniuk, Jordan, Jonathan, Rachel, and Amy; Brent (Cindy) Herasymuik, Brenden; Corrie Herasymuik, Jennifer and Cassidy; Son Richard J. (Linda) Summers; grandchildren: Monica (John) Vettergreen; Laura (Kevin) Taylor, Haley, Quinn, Stefan and Alyssa; Ryan (Gay) Summers. Lillian was predeceased by her husband Ernie, whom she missed very much; they enjoyed 54 years of marriage. Lillian was also predeceased by her parents William and Rose Emilia Mattila; Sisters Edith, Lydia and Lil May; Brothers Walfred, Waiko, Wayne, Oliver, Allan, Bill, Wilfred, Wilbur, Ole and Oswald. Lillian was one of the last to be born at Horseshoe Bay, SK. She grew up at the lake she loved, until she married Ernie at the age of 22. Lillian and Ernie enjoyed their life in the store for 35 years, meeting new customers and friends. Mom was a great cook, she was known for her generous donations of delicious cream pies for many events. Mom loved to quilt; she made many quilts, one for each member of her family! She loved to play cards especially with the great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Paul's Palliative Care Unit, St. Paul's Hospital (1702-20th St. W. Saskatoon, SK S7M 0Z9). Arrangements entrusted to Acadia-McKague’s Funeral Centre (306.955.1600).
