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Sister Eleanor Olinski

Female 1918 - 2021  (102 years)


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  1. 1.  Sister Eleanor Olinski was born 29 May 1918, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario (daughter of Frank Olinski and Bertha Crocock); died 24 Jan 2021, Waterdown, East Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; was buried , Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Burlington, Halton Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Laurentia
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-293916
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Notes:

    Sister Eleanor died at Notre Dame Convent, Waterdown, Ontario on January 24, 2021. She was 102 and in her 84th year as a School Sister of Notre Dame.

    Eleanor was born in the village of what was then New Germany, Maryhill to Frank and Bertha (née Crocock). She was the third-oldest in a family of eleven, six boys and five girls. In her autobiography, Eleanor recalls her childhood days as fun-loving and happy times. She took a special delight in flowers and birds and the beauty of nature. Often she was a source of annoyance by bringing home stray dogs and lost kittens. In the evenings, she would play school with her younger brothers and pretend she was Sister Lucitta, her primary teacher.

    Eleanor attended St. Boniface School, Maryhill for Grades 1 -10. From her earliest childhood, her one great ambition was to become a School Sister of Notre Dame. In September 1933 Sister Eleanor entered the candidature in Waterdown. Here she continued her high school education at Notre Dame Academy. In July 1936 she was received as Novice Mary Laurentia. The following year she professed her vows on July 28, 1937.

    Having completed her year at Hamilton Teacher's College in 1938, Sister Eleanor taught at the following schools: St. Mary's, Sacred Heart; St. Joseph and St. Anne in Kitchener; St. John and Holy Family in Hamilton; St. Clement in Cambridge; and Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Michael in Waterloo.

    From 1957-1961 she was principal of St. James' School, Oakville. Sister Eleanor then taught at Bishop Ryan High School, Hamilton and St. Mary's High School, Kitchener. Following a year at the Divine Word International Centre in London, Sister Eleanor began her years in pastoral ministry at Regina Mundi Parish, Hamilton. Her ministry included directing the Legion of Mary, leading prayer services at Chedoke Hospital, visiting seniors and advocating for their needs.

    Later, Sister Eleanor assisted at St. James and St. Joseph Parishes in Oakville. Since St. Joseph Church was not yet built, her work base was from her convent home in Burlington. Her main responsibility was visiting families, organizing catechetical programs and sacramental preparation.

    Through the years, Sister Eleanor advanced her education by taking courses offered by the Ontario Department of Education, and also at St. Michael's Schola Cantorum, Toronto. In 1964 she received her B.A. degree from McMaster University, Hamilton and in 1978 her B.A. degree from Newman Theological College, Alberta. Also, she studied at Jesuit University, Seattle, Washington.

    From 1994-1997 Sister Eleanor served in pastoral work at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Kamloops, British Columbia. On her return to Ontario, she lived at St. Louis Convent, Waterloo, where she assisted with the Catechetical Correspondence Program. In 2005 Sister Eleanor moved to Notre Dame Convent, Waterdown.

    For her 70th Jubilee in 2007 her family had a special celebration at St. Boniface Church, Maryhill. Her extended family was present for the Eucharistic liturgy and luncheon in the church hall. Sister Eleanor enjoyed her 100th birthday celebration with the Notre Dame community and relatives on May 29, 2018.

    During her years in education and pastoral ministry, Sister Eleanor was noted for her caring, compassion, and supportive attention to individuals and families. She had a special devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. In her autobiography Sister Eleanor wrote that she was honoured to have been born in May, the month dedicated to Mary.

    Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. Pablito Labado, chaplain, at Notre Dame Convent, Waterdown on January 27. Due to COVID-19, only community members were present. Family members were invited for the interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Burlington. Loretto Donald is her only surviving sibling.

    (School Sisters of Notre Dame, Atlantic-Midwest Province)

    Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord!


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Frank Olinski was born 29 Oct 1886, , Ontario, Canada (son of John Olinski and Elizabeth Schaefter); died 1956; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Francis Joseph Olinski
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69076P
    • Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Own Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Frank — Bertha Crocock. Bertha was born 28 Jul 1892, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1933; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Bertha Crocock was born 28 Jul 1892, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1933; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Bertha Olinski
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108227
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Children:
    1. Marie Olinski
    2. Allister Olinski
    3. Mabel Olinski
    4. Joseph Olinski
    5. Leonard Olinski
    6. Ivan Olinski
    7. Albert Olinski
    8. Loretta Olinski
    9. Rosaline Olinski was born 1913, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Frank Olinski was born 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died Apr 1972; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. 1. Sister Eleanor Olinski was born 29 May 1918, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died 24 Jan 2021, Waterdown, East Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; was buried , Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Burlington, Halton Co., Ontario, Canada.
    12. Helen Olinski was born 1919, , Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Olinski was born 17 Feb 1848, , Poland; died 16 Dec 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Nationality: , Poland
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69072P
    • Birth: 7 Feb 1850, Berlin, Germany
    • Immigration: 1871, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1873
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1892, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; Roman Catholic
    • Directory: 1915, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 081, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Immigration: 1921, , Canada
    • Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Death: 29 Dec 1934; : Cardiac failure & valvular disease (3 years)

    John — Elizabeth Schaefter. Elizabeth (daughter of Philip Schaefter and Magdalene Vanhatten) was born 15 Mar 1856, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died 14 Mar 1923, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Schaefter was born 15 Mar 1856, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario (daughter of Philip Schaefter and Magdalene Vanhatten); died 14 Mar 1923, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Olinski
    • Name: Elizabeth Schaefter
    • Name: Elizabeth Schöfter
    • Name: Lizzie Schaefer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69073P
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1911, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Children:
    1. Martin Olinskie was born 18 Dec 1877, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Josephine Olinski was born 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. John Olinski was born 1876, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. John Leonard Olinske was born 27 Aug 1876, , Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 1932, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary Olinski was born 14 Aug 1883, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Mary Ann Olinski was born 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Francis Olinski was born 7 Mar 1886, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Francesca Olinski was born 1885, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. 2. Frank Olinski was born 29 Oct 1886, , Ontario, Canada; died 1956; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Cora Magdaline Olinski was born 18 Oct 1890, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died 1963; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Magdalena Olinski was born 1890, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Philip Olinski was born 26 Apr 1892, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died 13 Dec 1951; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Anny Olinski was born 9 Jun 1899, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Philip Schaefter was born 1825, Soufflenheim, District of Haguenau, Alsace, France (son of Philip Schaefter and Maria Magdalena "Magdalena" Siegfried); died 9 Nov 1908, Culross Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Philip Schöfter
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140949
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic

    Philip married Magdalene Vanhatten 6 Jun 1848, St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalene (daughter of Andreas Vanhatten and Maria) was born 1826, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Magdalene Vanhatten was born 1826, , Alsace Lorraine, France (daughter of Andreas Vanhatten and Maria); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Magdalena Von Hatten
    • Name: Magdalene Schaefter
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140950
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic

    Children:
    1. Maria Anna Schöfter was born 1848, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Mary Ann Schafter was born 15 Aug 1850, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died 15 Mar 1932, Chepstow, Greenock Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario; was buried , Chepstow, Greenock Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario.
    3. Franciska Frederica "Frances" Schaefter was born 30 Sep 1850, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died 3 Feb 1923, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Magdalena "Lena" Schefter was born 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died 24 Sep 1920; was buried , Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery, Guelph, Wellington, Ontario.
    5. 5. Elizabeth Schaefter was born 15 Mar 1856, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died 14 Mar 1923, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Theresa Schaefter was born 1858, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Barbara Schöfter was born 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Philip Schefter was born 1861, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Regina Schaefter was born 19 Sep 1864, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died 8 Mar 1934; was buried , Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Cemetery, Formosa, Bruce Co., Ontario.
    10. Amelia Schaefter was born 1866, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Louisa Schaefter was born 1868, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.


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