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MARYON WACH December 8, 1924- December 30, 2014 Peacefully Maryon Wach passed away at Selkirk General Hospital on December 30, 2014 at the age of 90 years old. Maryon is survived by his wife Helen; children Diane (Ron), Edward (Della), Barry, Patrick (Brenda), Patricia (Jim), Lloyd (Debbie) and Denise (Blaine); 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters Phyllis (Lloyd) Olafson of Thunder Bay, Ontario and Cecilia (Harry) Mortimer of Lorette, Manitoba; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their families. Maryon is predeceased by his parents Adam and Frances; brothers Eugene and Victor; and sister Bernice. Dad was born in Muskiw, Poland on December 8, 1924. He and his parents Adam and Frances; brother Eugene; immigrated to Jackfish Lake, Manitoba in 1931. Once he reached his later teens he decided to jump on a train and work various jobs until being called up to serve in the army. He served in the front lines in the Second World War with Lake Superior Regiment as a Rifleman. While in the army he survived severe burns to his hands and spent time in Lille, France healing from those wounds. After the war ended he spent time in an occupation zone where he did peacekeeping. After getting back to Canada, Dad made a living cutting wood and driving truck in Northern Ontario. Dad and Mom married in 1954 and lived in Jackfish Lake all their lives. Dad supported the family through farming and various jobs during the winter months. Dad liked hunting and enjoyed spending time with his hunting buddies at "Camp Kojak". Also over the last few years Dad enjoyed spending his winter months working on puzzles. Prayers will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2015 in the Gilbart Funeral Home, 309 Eveline Street, Selkirk, Manitoba. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 in the St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church in Grand Marais with viewing being held prior to service. Interment will take place at Jack Fish Lake Cemetery. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Jan 3, 2015
MARYON WACH Peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at the Selkirk General Hospital, Maryon Wach passed away at the age of 90 years, of Grand Marais, MB, beloved husband of Helen. Full obituary to follow in Saturday's edition of the Free Press. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Dec 31, 2014
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 03, 2015
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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My deepest condolences to the Wach family. I was a classmate with Barry and Ed at Walter White School. - Posted by: Les Franklin () on: Jan 05, 2015
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Dear Helen, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family. I am the second daughter of the late Peter and Julia Krawchuk. I would like to recall the last time I saw you and your wonderful family at Grand Beach at least 35 years ago. Many years later, I attended Bernice's funeral. Because you were living outside of Manitoba, our visits were far and few between. I was Phyllis and Lloyd's little flower girl when I was seven and remember that day like it was yesterday. We knew your late sister Bernice and late husband Emil as well as Cecilia and Harry. We are so sorry to hear of Maryon's passing and wish to extend our sincere sympathy to you and all your family members. "A Prayer of Sympathy and Faith: In the love of God, may you find strength and peace. In the prayers of friends, may you find comfort and love." Much love -- Cousin Valerie and Tony - Posted by: Valerie (nee Krawchuk) and Tony Kent (Cousins) on: Jan 05, 2015
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I remember visiting Maryon's farm at Grand Marais when I was a boy of no mare than 10 or twelve years old. It was a rainy spring day and the ground was so soft that our car broke through the grass when my dad was turning the car around, got stuck leaving a couple of ugly ruts in an otherwise flawless lawn. I also remember that Maryon and other family members from Grand Marais and Thunder Bay Ontario (known as Port Arthur or Fort William back then, 1960's), visited our family in Inwood Manitoba on various occasions. Although I didn't know Maryon very well, I would like to offer my condolences to his family, friends and those that will truly miss Maryon's presence. May God Bless you all. - Posted by: Edward Ogloza (His mother was my aunt. (cousin)) on: Dec 31, 2014