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ELEANOR JUNE SHYMKIW
Born: Jun 09, 1936
Date of Passing: Apr 02, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryELEANOR JUNE SHYMKIW June 9, 1936 - April 2, 2017 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Eleanor on Sunday, April 2, 2017, surrounded by her family at Grace Hospital at age 80. She was predeceased by her mother Mary Shymkiw (nee Melnychuk) at the early age of 18 months, and her parents Nick and Lena Shymkiw. Cherishing her memory, she leaves behind her brother Ron Shymkiw; sister Geri Zolinski; niece Nicole (Rob) Montgomery, niece Heather (Jeff) Rotinsky, and nephew Rob Zolinski, who all considered her a second mom; great-niece and nephews, Madison "Ellie" and Carter Rotinsky and Cooper Montgomery. Eleanor was a very loving, intelligent, generous woman who brought joy to many people in her lifetime. Born in Teulon, MB, Eleanor grew up in Winnipeg, and moved to Toronto, ON where she enjoyed a successful career with the Royal Bank of Canada, and made many special lifelong friendships that she treasured. Returning home to Winnipeg in 2007 to be with her family, her greatest joys were her great-niece and nephews, who adored her more than words can say. Above all, Eleanor cherished her time and close relationships with family and friends worldwide. A special thank you to homecare nursing staff for their kind and compassionate care, especially Mary. The family will always remember Eleanor's long battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis as a testament of her incredible strength and steadfast will. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Korban Funeral Chapel, 907 Main St. officiated by Fr. John Sianchuk, CSsR. Interment at Holy Family Cemetery will take place after the service, followed by a luncheon at Korban Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations in Eleanor's memory may be made to a charity of your choice. VICHNAYA PAMYAT KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-956-2193 www.korbanchapel.com
Publish Date: Apr 7, 2017
ELEANOR JUNE SHYMKIW June 9, 1936 - April 2, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eleanor Shymkiw, on April 2, 2017. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Korban Funeral Chapel, 907 Main St., officiated by Fr. John Sianchuk, CSsR. Longer obituary to follow. VICHNAYA PAMYAT KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-956-2193 www.korbanchapel.com
Publish Date: Apr 5, 2017
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 07, 2017
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I met Eleanor at Norquay School, Grade II. I was a transfer and the home room teacher, Miss Rolly, introduced me to Eleanor and asked her to show me where to put my things. She was my first friend and my best friend. We walked to and from school together every day and shared our inner most thoughts - picture in your mind two little girls -age 7 or 8 walking home for lunch, heads together, speaking earnestly and in hushed tones. She lived on Grove and I lived on Barber St. She moved to Hallet and we continued to be best friends, graduating from Norquay to St. John's High . Eleanor got a job at the Royal Bank in Winnipeg and I started with CP Rail. We used to send notes to each other from our workplace I don't remember how that worked - there must have been some type of mail service we were able to tap into. Sorrowfully, I let our friendship lapse, but in the corner of my heart I have this special memory of two little girls walking to and from school sharing things we never told anyone else and I know this because that is the way it was. Eleanor used to walk by our house on her way to Ukrainian School and I would be swinging on the gate or hanging on the fence; my grandmother sitting on a bench. Eleanor would stop and address my grandmother first, in Ukrainian, and then we would chat. My grandmother was so impressed with Eleanor I was told to get myself to Ukrainian school or she would escort me. Eleanor was as nice inside as she was outside and I am glad she was in my life. - Posted by: Marie Dary (friend) on: Apr 08, 2017
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Sincere condolences to Eleanor's relatives. Some real good memories of going to Norquay School and growing up in North Point Douglas. From Bob and Patricia Kuzak. - Posted by: Bob & Patricia Kuzak (friends) on: Apr 08, 2017
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My deepest condolences Gerry & family My thoughts and prayers are with you at the difficult time ...🙏 Deepest regards Althia Sigurdson - Posted by: Althia Sigurdson (Friend) on: Apr 07, 2017