Obituary of Eugenie Gaiswinkler

Peacefully at the Chatham-Kent Hospice, on Tuesday October 29, 2024, Eugenie "Jenny" Gaiswinkler, age 96, of Chatham. Beloved wife of the late Leopold (“Leo”) Gaiswinkler (2016). Born in Petrikau, Poland in 1928, daughter of the late Lydia (Ernst) and Karl Arndt.

Loving mother of Monica Gaiswinkler Easton and her husband R. Michael Easton, and predeceased by son Andrew Gaiswinkler. Sadly missed by daughter-in-law Kim Gaiswinkler. Cherished Oma of grandchildren Elyse (Tom Chambers) Gaiswinkler, Lauren (Matthew) Gaiswinkler-Babcock and Evan (April) Gaiswinkler, and great-grandchildren Eden, Wilder and Fox Gaiswinkler Babcock, and Hazel Chambers. She will also be sadly missed by her sister-in-law Hannelore Gaiswinkler, brother-in-law Alfred Flink, and her nieces and nephews in Austria. Predeceased by stepfather Roman von Herbert, sister-in-law Elfride Flink (née Gaiswinkler), brother-in-law Josef Gaiswinkler and great-grandson Emmett Gaiswinkler Babcock.

Her extended family includes Mrs. Gail Keller, mother of Kimberly, Susan (late Victor) and Tracy (Reene), and their children. She will be missed deeply by Kandy and Rick Osborne.

In Austria, Jenny was a legal secretary. After immigrating to Canada in 1953, Jenny undertook different jobs, but was mainly the constant helper and supporter of the endeavours undertaken by her husband Leo, including the years during which he was the largest oil and gas operator and producer in the Ontario oil patch.

She was a member of St. Agnes Parish in Chatham and a very long-time member of the Catholic Women’s League.

Jenny enjoyed her recent years at the Grand Retirement Village, and will be missed by Monique, Theresa and the residents and staff.

The family is grateful to Dr. Zeke Milkovic and Dr. Shannon Milkovic for their long-time care of Jenny; to Karen for providing Jenny with friendly, consistent assistance and loving company; and to Dr. Thomas Burgess and the amazing staff at the Chatham–Kent Hospice who provided Jenny with such considerate care and respectful comfort in her last days.

Friends and relatives may visit at Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham (519-352-5120) on Friday November 1, 2024 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday November 2, 2024 at 11 am in St. Agnes Church. Burial will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery.

Donations to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation would be appreciated.