Obituary

Katherine Bernice Martyniuk, 81, Toronto, Ontario, died suddenly on September 12, 2010. Bernice was born Sept 4, 1929, Winnipeg, Manitoba the daughter of the late Kay and John Piurko of Hamilton, Ont. Her husband Dan (Dmytro) Martyniuk preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-laws, Katherina and Bruce Condon, of West Springfield, MA, Marianna and Stephen Mullarkey, Milton Keynes, England; sons and daughter-in-laws, Rich/Roman Martyniuk, John and Judy Martyniuk, George and Vicki Martyniuk; grandchildren, Jennifer Condon, Elaine Mullarkey, Marylu, Jamie, Amanda, Stephenie and Christopher Martyniuk; great grandchildren, Joseph and Jonathan Gagnon; brother, Eric Piurko, of Kingston, Ont. Living in Hamilton, before she was married she worked for Westinghouse. In Toronto, while raising a family, Bernice worked at Simpson Sears and the Toronto Western Hospital. She also did numerous hours of volunteer work for the St. Christopher House and United Way. Bernice is loved and missed. We remember how active and sharp she was. In addition to enjoying her time with family and friends, Bernice was an avid cook, loved to crochet, play cribbage, scrabble and most recently mahjong, as well as, going to the casino. She operated the bed and breakfast business, for many years, because it gave her the opportunity to meet people from all over the world. Resting at the Cardinal Funeral Home - 366 Bathurst St. (just north of Dundas St.) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, September 18. Funeral and committal service on Sunday, September 19 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. Private interment.

Visitation

Date
September 18, 2010
Location
 
Time
2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Service

Date
September 19, 2010
Location
Cardinal Funeral Home Chapel
Time
2 p.m.

Burial / Entombment / Cremation

Date
 
Location
Private Family Burial
Time
 

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September 18, 2010
Jim Kerr ( former Ryerson teacher.)
If Bernice's daughter is the Kathy Martyniuk who went to Ryerson P.S., this is your grade 4 Teacher, Mr. Jim Kerr and wish to pass on to you condolences on the passing of your mother. If i have the wrong person I am so sorry for intruding in your mourning. E-mail is [email protected]
September 18, 2010
Marvene and Gordon Miller
We are greatly saddened to learn of the sudden passing of this dear sweet lady, Bernice, who was so devoted to her children and family. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers reach out!
September 15, 2010
Sonja Jones
It is with the utmost sadness to hear the passing of your Mother George. When I think of her I can't help but see her twinkling eyes and the smile that could envelop the world and take away all the sadness we may feel!! I will miss Bernie, her soft spoken speach, her history and mostly her cooking! Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so dear.