Obituary of Marek LEMANSKI

MAREK LEMANSKI It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Marek Lemanski at the age of 85 on December 31st, 2008 at the Holy Family Nursing Home. Dad is survived by his wife of 58 years, Stella (nee Kinal), children Henry, Barb (Don), Bernard, Irene, George, Elizabeth (Don), Ted and granddaughters; Lindsay, Jessica and Kendra. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers and sisters, in Poland. Dad was born in Poznan, Poland on June 8, 1923. After the second world war ended, he emigrated to Canada. Shortly thereafter, he met and married his wife Stella. Dad had a great love for sewing and applied his trade as a tailor for many years at Stall & Sons. He loved his craft and it showed. Over the years, he produced many fine garments for his seven children. Later in life he was employed with the University of Manitoba in the maintenance department. He also enjoyed gardening and we certainly reaped the numerous rewards from this labour of love. Dad's other passion was spending countless hours fixing and repairing, numerous projects the house. He enjoyed watching Bonanza every Sunday evening with his family. He was especially proud of his granddaughters and all the wonderful visits he shared with them over the years. The family wishes to extend a special Thank You to the 3rd floor staff at Holy Family Nursing Home for their excellent care and compassion over the last 13 years. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 5 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Church, 341 Selkirk Avenue with an Oblate Father as Celebrant. Interment to follow at Holy Ghost Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bernard, George and Ted Lemanski, Ted Kinal, Don Feakes and Marc Filz. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Family Nursing Home. TATA, DZIADZIA, KOCHAMY CIE I BEDZIEMY TESKNIC Cropo Funeral Chapel 586-8044