Leila Mildred Birrell passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at the age of 78 years. Leila was predeceased by her parents, John and Daisy Michael and brothers, George and Don Michael. Leila was born at Walden on October 11, 1935 and lived on a farm near Melville with her parents, two brothers and two sisters. After completing her Grade 12 education Leila went on to hair dressing school and would work as a hairdresser at Ada's in Weyburn for many years. Leila met and married Sherwood Birrell 56 years ago, and they were married on October 1, her birthday. They remained in Weyburn all of their married life. Together they raised three children. Leila lived for her children. She faithfully attended and enjoyed watching all of their sporting events, and choir or band performances. When the grandchildren came along she was busier than ever and they all would enjoy a day with grandma by themselves. Leila would bake, play and do crafts with them. She would faithfully attend their events at school and away from school. Leila attended school bowling, soccer, track and field events, and would even hop in the car and travel to events just to cheer on the grandchildren. In her spare time she enjoyed growing many vegetables as well as boasted a lovely flower garden. Leila had a love for animals and was especially fond of her dogs. She received great enjoyment from them. She was also an avid reader and an active member of the Grace United Church. Her family filled her life with love right up to the end of her days. Leila will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 56 years, Sherwood Birrell of Weyburn; son, Sherwin (Mary Lynne) Birrell of Regina, and their children, Nathan (Kelsie), Breanna (Christopher) and Keegan (Lyn); son, Kevin Birrell (Fran) of Weyburn, and their children, Ashley Birrell, Matthew Sanders (Amy) and family, Hailey and Ryley, Nicole Sanders (Ryan) and daughter, Sloane, Lisa Dennis (Boyd) and family, Caden, Chase, Vann and Barrett; daughter, Cindy (Larry) Szczecinski and their family, Marlowe (Trina) Szczecinski and Shane (Jordan) Szczcenski; sisters, Kay (Joe) Hershmiller and Phylis (Johnny) Schuster; sister-in-law, Betty Michael as well as many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held on Friday, January 3, 2014 at 2:00 PM from Grace United Church, Weyburn, with Reverend M. Barnabas officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. Donations in memory of Leila may be made to the Weyburn & District Hospital Foundation at Box 1416, Weyburn, SK S4H 3J9. Condolences may be left at: www.fletcherfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapel Weyburn 306-842-5432
