Bazzachini Reilly Olive C. (nee Flathe), passed away peacefully surrounded by love at the age of 93-1/2 on Feb. 5, 2003. She was lovingly cared for during her last weeks by special grandsons, Ryan and Christopher Trout. Preceded in death by husbands, Albert Bazzachini and Cyril Reilly; and 1 sister & 6 brothers. "Grandma" will be forever missed by daughter, Jane; son-in-law, Larry Trout and grandsons, Ryan and Christopher. Also by her bedside was her constant companion, Josie, the family golden retriever. "Olly" was born in Windthorst, Saskatchewan, Canada, on July 7, 1909 and remained a Canadian at heart. She lived life to the fullest, traveling the world and collecting friends wherever she went. She received her teaching degree from the Univ. of WI-River Falls and a Master's from the Univ. of MN. She loved teaching a wide variety of students and subjects in the St. Paul Public Schools from 1948 until her retirement in 1975. A special thank you to the Methodist Hospital Hospice staff for their wonderful care. Private services. Arr. by The Cremation Society of MN.

Published on February 9, 2003


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