Big River, NB – Mrs. Stella Kryszko, 83, wife of the late Mike Kryszko, of Big River, passed away on Monday November 11, 2019 at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst.

Born in Bathurst, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Catherine (Peter Paul) Sewell. Stella always loved to laugh, smile, dance and living life to the fullest, she especially enjoyed surrounding herself with family who she loved so much. 

She is survived by seven children: Chester Sewell (Twila Smith), Michael Kryszko, (Darlen Vienneau), Robert Kryszko, (Nancy Duguay), Percy Kryszko, Gloria Rose Kryszko, (David Peter Paul), Marie Kryszko, (Greg Clarke), all of Pabineau First Nation, NB and Christine Sparks (late Gordon) of Big River, NB. 

Fourteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.  

Brothers: Gilbert (Laura Mae) of Pabineau First Nation, NB. 

Sisters: Hilda Peter Paul (late George), Phyllis Ignacz (late Mike) both of Pabineau First Nation, NB, and Catherine Delong of Bathurst. 

She was predeceased by her siblings: Daniel Sewell and Jeannie Sewell.   

There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held on Friday November 15, 2019, at 2 p.m. from the Christian Fellowship Church, King Ave., Bathurst. A reception will follow at the Hall of the Pabineau First Nation. Donations in memory of Stella may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or a favorite charity. Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton's Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com), Bathurst.