Mrs. Maria Kret (Szewczyk)

Dear Jerry & Family, We are very saddened to hear about the sudden passing away of your dear wife, Maria. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Our deepest sympathies,

Dear Jaroslav, I was so deeply saddened when you called to tell me that Maria had died so unexpectedly. In these circumstances grief is almost unbearable for there seems to be no reason for the loss. Words seem so inadequate to convey the depth of sympathy I wish to express; but words are all I have to offer. Unable to visit with you and the family or attend the funeral, I wish to express my condolences personally and so am suggesting that we meet early in January. Please suggest a date and time. Perhaps you would like to come to Oakville for dinner? Perhaps you could stay for a day or two and we could take a walk on the Bruce Trail or in the Royal Botanical Gardens, etc.? Often a walk and a talk in a natural setting is the best way to communicate when suffering a terrible loss. We both need a time to heal and perhaps we can help each other. It is only two and a half years since my Moni died. Take care and God bless. Ernie

I hope that in due time you receive God’s peace that excels all thought, so that it will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus. God is called the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation. So rest assured that he cares for all his creatures and he would never bring us suffering. A soothing scripture I like is Psalm 34:18 which reads: Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart, and those who are crushed in spirit he saves. Thus, while you await the Paradise where no one will be sick and die, may you lean on Jehovah God to cope with your separation from our beloved Maria.

Дорогі Славку і Улянко. Прийміть наші найщиріші співчуття у Вашому великому горю, відході у вічність Вашої найдорожчої Мами і Дружини. Найдорожча Подруго Марійко - спочивай з Богом на чужій, але привітній для нас землі. Ти завжди будеш з нами у наших молитвах і думках. Ти відходиш геть за скоро. Тобі ще жити і насолоджуватись життям. Нехай Всевишній прийме Твою душу до Царства Небесного, а Мати Божа має в опіці Твою горем прибиту і засмучену доню Улянку, чоловіка Славка, сестру Іванку і братів Богдана і Мірка з родинами. Вічна Тобі Пам’ять. Залишаємося в молитвах - Дарія, Юрій і Роксолянка Луців

Please accept our condolences for the loss of you wife, mother and beloved co-worker of Buduchnist Credit Union. Those who live in our hearts never die. Janina and Miroslawa Jaremus

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to all of you on the loss of your mother and wife. May she rest in peace.