DOMINIC (DON) POLINSKI

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DOMINIC (DON) POLINSKI Peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2002 our Uncle Don passed away at Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone, MB. Dominic was born January 1, 1913 and grew up in the Mulvihill area where he lived until he joined the navy. On May 9, 1942 he joined the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve, serving on the HMCS Matane K44. He was wounded in action but returned to duty until the war ended. In 1946 Don bought a farm in the Katrime area and in 1949 he married Grace McLaughlin. Here they farmed until they retired to Gladstone in 1969. After moving to Gladstone he became employed by the Manitoba Government for a few years. Don enjoyed sports, especially baseball, golf, and curling. His favourite pastime was a game of cribbage, of which he was a master. In 1999, Don moved to Third Crossing Manor. Don was predeceased by his wife Grace in April 1995 and all his siblings; brothers, Stanley and Joe; sisters, Mary, Victoria, Tillie, Teenie, and Helen; niece Edna Tribier, and nephew Alex Lipowiecki. Although Don and Grace had no family, Don leaves to mourn his passing his nieces and nephews, all of which he enjoyed. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 5 at 11:00 a.m. at Clarkes Funeral Chapel, Gladstone with Velda Bradley officiating. Interment will take place in the Katrime Cemetery following the service. Thanks to all the home care workers, doctors, nurses, Third Crossing Manor staff, and to all who cared for him over the past several years. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Third Crossing Manor Country Courtyard, Box 1000, Gladstone, MB, R0J 0T0. Clarkes Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 04, 2002