Obituary of Mary Boychuk

Mary Boychuk Peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2009 with family at her bed side, Mary Boychuk, at the age of 73 years was granted her wish to leave and passed away. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 54 years, Peter, son Ken (Jan), daughter Colleen (Gary) and grandchildren Dylan, Jessica and Joie and step-sister Christine Geddes of British Columbia, brothers in law: Harry (Doreen), William (Doris) and sisters in law: Evelyn, Anne (Ed), with numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Steve and Annie (Angela) Prychodko and sisters Frances and Rosie. The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses and staff at Grace Hospital, Health Sciences Centre, Concordia Hospital and Riverview Health Centre as well as the nurses and homecare workers that came to the house for all the extra love and care they provided Mary. We would also like to thank family members and friends who faithfully provided care and compassion during this difficult time. Prayers will be held on Thursday, July 16 at 7:00pm at Cropo Funeral Chapel 1442 Main Street and Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 250 Jefferson Avenue on Friday, July 17, at 10:00am. Interment will be at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens, 4477 Main Street. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked a memorial donation in Mary's memory be made to Cancer Care Manitoba. When I am gone, release me, let me go I have so many things to see and do, You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears, Be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love, you can only guess How much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown But now it's time I traveled on alone. So grieve a while for me if grieve you must; Then let your grief be comforted by trust, It's only for a while that we must part, So bless the memories within your heart. I won't be far away for life goes on; So if you need me, call me and I will come, Though you can't see me or touch me, I'll be near All of my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and say "Welcome Home". "BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE TO FLY - FLY AWAY"