It is with deep sadness and much love we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, Florence Margaret Paschinski (Dunlop). Florence was born on February 8, 1935, on the family farm in Vantage, Saskatchewan, the youngest of ten children to Joe and Florence (Flossie) Dunlop. She attended school in the Vantage and Mossbank school districts. Florence married the love of her life, Michael Paschinski, on September 22, 1951, and together raised four boys. Their early years were spent in Gravenhurst, Ontario. Four years later, they then moved back to the Paschinski family farm, where they spent the rest of their life together. After Mike's passing in 1988, she moved to Mossbank, where she remained until 2015, when she relocated to Okotoks, Alberta, to be closer to family.
In her early years Florence enjoyed gardening, looking after her plants, knitting, and singing. She also enjoyed skating, snowmobiling, camping, boating and fishing. Florence cherished her family and spending time with them. She became a doting grandmother, knitting afghans for each of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in addition to her four boys.
Florence is predeceased by her loving husband, Mike Paschinski; parents, Joe and Florence Margaret Dunlop; brothers, Ken, Murray and Tommy; sisters, Margaret, Lillian, Beatrice, Myrtle, Dorthy and Gladys; and daughter-in-law Lorraine Paschinski.
Florence is survived by four sons, Lawrence (Jan), Dale (Sandi), Perry (Brenda), and Paul (Sharlene); grandchildren, Craig, Jenny, Lorissa, Calla; Chris, Nicole; Brad, Kim, Scott; Sarah, Carter. 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A Funeral Service to honour and celebrate Florence’s life was held on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the Okotoks United Church, 43 Riverside Drive, Okotoks, Alberta. A Memorial Gathering in Florence’s memory will be held at a later date in Mossbank, Saskatchewan.
