The Dryhorub Triplets: Angie, Jerry and Sylvia were born on May 22, 1941, to John and Tilly at their farmstead in the Richard, SK area. At the time, the family had 8 children already, making the surprise arrival for the Dryhorub family total of 11 children. They were brought into the world by their Baba and their oldest sister, Helen and the babies were kept warm with “set irons” (warmed stones) in their shoe box bassinets placed in a large drawer.
Triplets born in an era before fertility drugs was almost unheard of, about once in every 7,500 births. They were premature, underweight and healthcare was limited but they thrived with the love and care of their older sisters and brothers on the farm.
Over the years the family bond has gotten stronger and closer. The triplets who turn 83 years, are amongst the oldest living fraternal triplets in Canada according to available research.
Sally Lesko
Sylvia, affectionately known as Sally, was married to Robert Lesko for 64 years and they farmed in Hafford, SK. Sally’s husband passed suddenly in 2023 and she now resides at the Hafford Special Care Center close to family and community. She is an excellent historian, an active resident and enjoys socializing and recreational activities, especially playing cards with friends. Sally’s family include 7 children, 14 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren keeping in touch with her iphone, text messages and visits.
Angie Baxter
Angie is the oldest of the triplets. In 1960 she married Tom McGrath and they had three children, Patrick, Laurrie and Christine. Tom was killed in a farming accident in the summer of 1964. A couple of years later Angie met Hugh Baxter and the two were married in 1966 and moved to BC. They had another three children, Shelly, Shane and Shandell.
Angie and Hugh now reside in Kelowna BC, and have 15 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, with an eighth on the way.
Jerry Dryhorub
On May 22, 1941, along with his two sisters, Jerry was born in a set of triplets.
In Jerry’s late 20’s, he relocated to Kakabeka Falls Ontario, where he became an addition to the family of his brother Nick and wife Hazel, and Uncle to Maryann,Lola,Lorraine and Nick.
Jerry is special in his own way. One of a kind. He can speak both Ukrainian and English. With a heart of gold and arms that would always give the biggest hugs to everyone, especially Santa Claus. He’s a happy go-lucky-guy. Jerry was given tasks on the farm and did them to the best of his ability.
As the family got older, his brother Nick & sister-in-law Hazel passed..but the family also grew. Now at the age of 83 …He is a Great Uncle to 10 children. Great Great Uncle to 17 and Great Great Great Uncle to 1 and we all love him very much.
He now resides at Hogarth Riverview Manor in Thunder Bay Ontario and is a very well-known fellow to all that work, live and visit there. Happy 83rd Birthday Jerry. You are so loved by your family, friends, and everyone else that has had the privilege to know you. You bring joy everyday to those who are close to you in Thunder Bay, including Nick & Carolyn, Lorraine & Corwyn, Lola & Rod, Maryann & Rocky and their families. Wishes are also sent to Auntie Angie and Auntie Sally on behalf of the family.
We Love You Dryhorub Triplets and We Wish You All The Happiest 83rd Birthday Ever and Blessings For Many More Years! XOXO
From the Dryhorub Clan scattered around the nation, including your two older surviving siblings in Saskatchewan - sister Ann (Odnokon) and brother Mike, as well as all the surviving offspring of the 11 children through a few generations too numerous to mention.
