Josephine CHUMOLA

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CHUMOLA: Josephine Christine "Josie" Chumola passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre with family by her side on Thursday, April 24, 2014. Josie, a beautiful brown eyed baby girl brought into this world by Joe and Chris Polnick was born February 28, 1949 in Brandon. Being an only child she was spoiled only a little by her parents, molding Josie to becoming a Polish Princess. She was educated at David Livingstone School and graduated from Vincent Massey. CIBC was Josie's first job. Josie married John Chumola, July 19, 1969. A romance that was started by a pair of teenage kids really grew when Jeff was born August 17, 1970, followed by Jason October 28, 1972. When the boys came into Josie's world she became a stay at home mom which turned out to be her best job ever, being the best mom ever, according to the boys. As the boys grew she then worked part time for good friends that owned Venice House and Micheal's Restaurant. The Brandon Clinic was her next endeavor as a receptionist. Josie left the clinic to work with Dr. Silverman for a time running his office. She then was Office Manager at Varsity Eye Centre. Josie ended up at CIBC until her retirement at age 60. Josie always had a smile, care and compassion for everyone she met or dealt with. Whether a patient, customer at the bank or just a friend she always had time for conversation and her smile. Josie made many friends over the years. Some being forever friends in her teens to ones that were bonds for life thru her boys. She was proud to be in the Keg Girls Group with Josie's sister by heart Helen. Josie is survived by her husband John, who thought of her as Polish Princess for over 44 years, children Jeff, Jason and Nicole, grandchildren Taylor and Jacob, Tori and Nolan, mother Chris Polnick, mother - in - law Ann Chumola, brother-in-law Ron, cousins Ken, Terry and Bob Polnick and families. Josie was predeceased by her grandparents, father Joe, sister-in-law Connie, father-in-law Steve. Prayers were said at Memories Chapel, on Friday, April 25, 2014. Funeral Service was held at Memories Chapel on Saturday, April 26, 2014 with Very Rev. Sr. Jerzy Urbanski of St. Joseph's Polish National Catholic Church officiating. Pallbearers were Jeff Chumola, Jason Chumola, Ron Chumola, Trina Carey, Tishia Wright and Don Scribner. Interment followed at the Brandon Cemetery. Donations in memory of Josie may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9 or to St. Joseph's Polish National Catholic Church, 1111 Assiniboine Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 0G9 or to a charity of choice. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements withMemories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 204-727-0330.

As published in Brandon Sun on May 10, 2014