POLLOCK, Zia Creet
Zia died at the Englehart and District Hospital on January 25, 2013, in her 96th year. She was born in England on October 19, 1917, to Simon and Victoria Creet. Zia came to Canada as a two-year-old and was raised in Beamsville Ontario. She graduated from the University of Toronto in 1940 with an Honours Degree in History and obtained her teaching certificate the following year. Her teaching career began in New Liskeard in January of 1942 where she taught for five years. After marrying Bruce, on Friday, September 13, 1946, she ventured with him to a Pollock lumber camp in the deep bush beyond Gowgama. They lived there for a number of years before moving to Englehart. Zia resumed teaching at Englehart High School in the early 60`s and remained there until she retired in 1979. Family was the most important part of Zia`s life. She also enjoyed engaging her many students in looking at the world with a critical eye. She loved teaching and often said it was a privilege to be a part of her students` lives. Zia also loved playing bridge, reading, and gardening. Zia was predeceased by her son, Stephen, and her husband, Bruce. She will be greatly missed by her sons Jeffery, Stuart (Heather), daughter-in-law Gwen and her daughter Nina (John) Wallace. She will also be fondly remembered by her grandchildren: J (Anny), Allie, Stephen (Lesley), Jeffery (Kate), Bruce, John, Creet, Emmett, Sam (Kelly) and Simon and great grandchildren: Kate, Hannah, Ty, Cole, Jack, Charley and Bryce. The family of the late Mrs. Zia Pollock will receive friends at the McDonald Funeral Home, Englehart, Friday, February 1st, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. A memorial service will be held at Christ Church Anglican on Saturday, February 2nd, at 11:00 am. Rev. Linda White officiating. In memory, contributions to Englehart Elevator Fund will be greatly appreciated. Condolences, contributions, and memorial candles may be left at www.mcdonaldfuneralhome.ca.
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