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NORRIS JERRY PAWLYCHKA
Born: Mar 11, 1937
Date of Passing: Feb 27, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryNORRIS JERRY PAWLYCHKA
We sadly announce the passing of Norris on the morning of Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the Riverview Health Centre.
Norris will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Jennie, their son Carey, (grandchildren, Chantal, Anthony and Julian), son Kevin/Debbie and (grandchildren, Cody (Patrick) and Kelsey (Jake), also youngest son, Carl; Debbie's son Rory/Cindi (great-grandchildren, Lennon, Soren and Liv) and son Krisjan, daughter Brennagh/Josh (great-grandson Casey). Also left to mourn is his sister Myrtle Pawlychka. He was predeceased by his parents John Pawlychka and Mary Pawlychka (Holowka)
Norris was born and grew up on a farm in Chatfield, Manitoba. When the family moved he completed his education in Winnipeg. He attended Teacher’s College and then worked towards an Arts Degree from the University of Manitoba.
Norris and Jennie were married on May 30, 1959.
Winnipeg became home as Norris began a career with the Seven Oaks School Division in 1962. Norris taught at Centennial School, Edmund Partridge and Garden City Collegiate Institute where he became a Vice Principal. He was a principal at Collicutt, Elwick and finally James Nesbitt where he retired, in June 1992.
Norris was a member of St. Joseph's Ukrainian Catholic Church. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus where he became the Grand Knight, a position that he cherished and respected. Norris made many friends at St. Joseph's Church.
He loved God, He loved his wife, He loved his kids, He loved his grandkids and he loved his life!
The family would like to thank the Palliative care group and home care that came to the house while Norris was still at home; CancerCare Manitoba and finally the staff at Riverview Health Centre that looked after Norris during his final days.
A Funeral Liturgy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 9 at the St. Joseph’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 250 Jefferson Ave., Winnipeg, MB. Interment will be at a later date.
If friends so desire, donations may be made to Prostate Cancer Research in Norris’ name in care of RIDE FOR DAD
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 02, 2024, Mar 02, 2024
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Hi Jenny, I'm sending you our condolences in the event of Norris's passing. Norris was my teacher at Chatfield School. Not sure what grade, I'm guessing at Grade 3 or 4. Enjoyed seeing pictures and hearing stories of an annual quad ride event with my brother John, we did have loads of fun. Enjoyed your many visits over the years. Cherish those good memories. Ross and Kathy Kidd (nee: Pawlychyn) - Posted by: Kathy Kidd (Cousin) on: Mar 10, 2024
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I was deeply saddened to hear of Norris’ passing. I have been a friend of the family for over 50 years, having attended school with his son Kevin. As a young boy playing at the family home after school, when Mr. Pawlychka arrived, he was an impressive towering figure to a young schoolboy. He was a big man up close and even as he aged and he slowly stooped over a bit, as all of us do, you could still sense his impressive size when standing next to him. I once told him that I shook Gordie Howe’s hand at a chance meeting in Toronto (massive) and Norris’ hand wasn’t that much different. An outdoorsman, who taught his sons well... he believed in good quality tools and equipment, and he made sure he had lots of them. Having had many long conversations with him over the years growing up, he was always calm, cool, logical, and he was a very good listener…most people aren’t... and if you made a good opposing argument, he had no trouble acknowledging it. He was always a gentlemen and treated others with kindness and respect. I noticed on many family occasions that Norris also had a way with older people “old timers” as they are called, and he could be seen talking to them and listening and showing his thoughtfulness by giving them his full attention. His passing is a huge loss for the family and my thoughts are with you all. He was the patriarch of the Pawlychka family, a strong presence, and he will be greatly missed but forever remembered. Chris Moreau – Family Friend. - Posted by: Christopher Moreau (Family Friend) on: Mar 05, 2024
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Sorry to hear about Norris's passing. Condolences to the family. A little story from the days long passed. We were play mate's and went to school together. One day Norris came over to play, he had a bow & arrow he had made. I did not have one so Norris made me one. It was not as good as his. After it was made, for some reason we paced off a distance and shot at each other. I don't remember where my arrow went but Norris's hit me right between the eyes. It drew some blood, we caught the you know what. Norris said it was the most stupid thing he had ever done. We would laugh about it in later years. Res in peace my friend. - Posted by: Larry Anderson (School mate & friend in Chatfield) on: Mar 03, 2024
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Out deepest condolences to Jennie and family… - Posted by: John and Gloria Andersson (Friend) on: Mar 02, 2024
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My deepest condolences Jennie and family. Ed (deceased) and I enjoyed our conversations with Norris whenever we seen him at Joe and Jennies home. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. 🙏 ❤️ - Posted by: Audrey Powroznik (Friend of Sorokowski family) on: Mar 02, 2024