ADELLA CHAPRYK

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ADELLA CHAPRYK June 2, 1926 - June 28, 2017 Adella Chapryk (nee Grocholski) peacefully passed away on June 28, 2017 surrounded by her daughter, son and close friend (Lori Wallace). Survived by loving and devoted son and daughter, Jim and Barbara Bond (nee Chapryk), and son-in-law John Bond. Daughter of Emilie (deceased 1972) and Frank Grocholski (deceased 1956). Predeceased by brothers Casey Grocholski (d. 1990) and Edward Polkowski (d. 1978). Also survived by sister-in-law Jean Grocholski and special niece Pat Walker and husband Tom, their children and grandchildren; niece Gloria Stone (Bob) and nephew John Polkowski (Dorie) and their children and grandchildren. Adella worked all her life in many positions with various companies ending with the cities of West Kildonan and Winnipeg (1967 to 1987) where she retired as the Senior Clerk in the Water Department. The family spent many summers camping at West Hawk Lake where she hiked and canoed. Later, she enjoyed five pin and carpet bowling. She travelled to Great Britain and Europe twice, the second time with her daughter. Trips also included Mexico, Hawaii, California and cruises to Mexico and Alaska. Mom was a dedicated volunteer offering her time and talents to the Red Cross, the United Church, Riverview Nursing Home, St. Boniface Hospital and the Christmas Cheer Board. She was a member of the CWL, UCWL and AWANA. Her children give their sincere thanks to the Holy Family staff for their compassionate and respectful service to Mom in her last nine months of life. Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, July 5 at 1:00 p.m. at Korban Funeral Chapel, 907 Main Street, Winnipeg. KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-956-2193 www.korbanchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 30, 2017