Molly Babaeff, nee Hadiken, passed peacefully from our world on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at approximately 4:41 p.m. in Castlegar, British Columbia. Molly was predeceased by her husband, Frederick Babaeff, son, Michael Frederick Babaeff, and grandson, Michael Gordon Babaeff.
Born June 25, 1924, in Shoreacres, British Columbia, Molly was once the life of the party, or so she liked to tell us, and often spent her nights socializing and singing with friends. Once Molly became a Mom (and Baba), you would be hard pressed to find her without friends and family gathered around her table, laughing, eating, drinking, and playing cards. We were always impressed at her ability to whip up a meal at a moment’s notice.
Molly will be remembered for her unwavering loyalty to Jehovah as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses of the Castlegar Congregation. Her family extends their gratitude and appreciation to those of her faith who were with her, especially during her final hours.
The family would like to express their sincerest gratitude to Dr. Lisa Vasil, and to Talarico Place for the kind and loving care Mom (Baba) received during her stay. Our appreciation goes beyond mere words.
A precious memory her family will hold forever in their hearts is how Mom (Baba) stood in her doorway to blow us goodbye kisses, and to see us safely on our journeys home. We send you off on your journey, Mom (Baba), and blow you one more kiss goodbye.
There will not be a funeral service, and in respect of Molly’s wishes, please do not send flowers.
“I will never leave you ever
I will be in the softest sigh
In the gentle summer breezes
And the clouds in a morning sky
Yes, I will be with you forever
As long as there is love…”
~ author unknown
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SHIRLEY stanwood
Our dear Molly was known to love her children and grandchildren dearly and loved to tell us about them. She was very hospitable, always rushing to serve others, in many ways. You could find her in the garden, at the sewing machine, giving someone a perm. She really enjoyed her ministry and teaching others to love Bible truth. That’s how I came to know her and her family. She taught me how to understand the Lord’s Prayer, as well as many other things in the Bible. One of my favourite songs I’ll sing for her:
Life is like a mist, appears for just a day, and disappears tomorrow
All that we are can quickly fade away, replaced with tears and sorrow.
If a man should die, can he live again? Hear the promise God has made:
He will call, the dead (Molly) will answer.( She) will live at His command.
For He will have a longing For the work of His own hand.
So have faith, and do not wonder, for our God can make us stand.
And we will live forever, as the work of His own hand.
Friends of our God, though they may pass away, will never be forsaken.
All those asleep who in Gods memory stay, from death He will awaken.
Then they’ll come to see all that life can be: paradise eternally.
Goodnight, my dear. Sleep well. Until we meet again.
Phil and Shirley Stanwood
Gail Dunn
I’m so sorry for your loss.
I didn’t know Molly personally, but this is a warm and well expressed remembrance of her for her family to hold on to.
My love and compassion goes out to you.
Gail