JOHN POLISCHUK

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JOHN POLISCHUK Peacefully, on July 14, 2003 at 5:27 p.m., John Polischuk passed away at West Park Manor with his family at his side. Beloved husband of Kate (nee Greenway) of 57 years. Johns memory will also be cherished by his three sons, Jack, Gerry and Jim. Jacks wife Marion and their children, Maureen (Hauman) with daughter Darya, Kathleen (Richard), Walter and Nathalia. Gerrys wife Karen and their children, Trevor and Melissa. John will also be sadly missed by his sister Jean Plant of Thunder Bay. John was born in Winnipeg on January 18, 1919, resided at 487 Basswood Pl. for over 50 years. He was predeceased by his parents Eva and Fred and his brother Victor. John was a faithful and quiet family man who was always eager to help his family. He was employed by the CNR from 1937 to 1984 as a boilermaker. John took time out to serve his country by joining the Royal Canadian Navy in 1939. He was Chief Petty Officer aboard the corvette HMCS Fennel in the North Atlantic. John was mentioned in dispatches and awarded the Oak Leaf. In 1946 he was discharged and continued to serve with the naval reserve at HMCS Chippawa. The family would like to extend their warmest thanks and appreciation to Chaplain Ken Perry and the staff at West Park Manor. Memorial service will be held on Monday, July 21 at 1:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of West Park Manor, 3199 Grant Ave. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 10-120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN EDEN FUNERAL HOME 4477 MAIN STREET 338-7111

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 19, 2003