Nicholas NAHERNEY

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NAHERNEY: Nicholas (NICK). It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather Nicholas "Nick" on November 14, 2009 at his residence in Dinsdale Personal Care Home in Brandon, Manitoba at the age of 93 years. Nick was born on December 14, 1915 in Rhein, Saskatchewan, the son of Mary and Wasyl Naherney. He was one of 12 children. Nick was predeceased by his beloved wife Anne in 2003, his parents and four brothers and five sisters. Nick is survived by his son, Glen of Brandon, daughter, Shirley Hill of Lethbridge, Alberta, granddaughter Debra (James) Burkart of Brandon, grandson Kevin (Rachelle) of Gillam, Manitoba, great-grandchildren Jordan and Melissa Burkart, Dylin, Jacob, and Trey Naherney, sisters Mabel and Winnie. Nick married Anne in October 1938. They farmed at Minitonas and Bowsman, Manitoba and then moved to Brandon in 1949. They were the owners of a corner grocery store in North end Brandon until 1962. Nick also worked at McGavin's Bakery for many years and for CFB Shilo. Nick loved music and was an accomplished violin player. In his youth he played many country dances and continued to play when he moved to Brandon. He instilled the love of music in his family. Music was always in the home. After retiring he loved to garden and grew great tomatoes, green peppers, apples and raspberries as well as numerous other vegetables in their large garden. He often shared his prize vegetables with family and friends. He built his own greenhouse and spent many hours working on his tomato seedlings. Nick was involved in his church and enjoyed discussing religion with anyone that would talk about it. He loved reading and had a great sense of humour even until the last few months of his life. He will be missed by his family, friends and the staff at Dinsdale. The service to celebrate Nick’s life will be held at the Faith Fellowship Baptist Church, 4 Willowdale Crescent, on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Josh Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Nick may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 727B – 10th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 4G7 or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, Unit 3, 824 – 18th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 5B7. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com

As published in Brandon Sun on Nov 17, 2009