Obituary

Peacefully with his two daughters by his side on Wednesday April 21, 2010 after a brief struggle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 86. Walter, beloved husband of the late Maria Chemerynsky and loving father of Lesia and Irene. He will be sadly missed by his life long friends Walter and Anna Pityk and ther son Rostyslaw and his wife Jane. He also leaves behind an extended family in Ukraine. Walter was a creative spirit, channeling his energies to woodworking and could always be found constructing various unique pieces of furniture for his daughters and friends. He was also a proud member of the Ukrainian community. A very special thank-you to his friends and neighbours who assisted Walter in the last few years. The family is very grateful for the assistance of the medical staff at the St. Joseph's Health Centre and the E.W Bickle Centre-Palliative Care Unit. Friends will be received at the Cardinal Funeral Home 92 Annette Street on Firday from 6-9 p.m. Panachyda at 7:30 p.m. Funeral mass to be held on Saturday from the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Holy Protection, 30 Leeds Street, at 10 a.m. Interment St. Volodymyr Cemetery, Oakville. In lieu of flowers donations to the St. Joseph's Health Centre Foundation or The Toronto Rehab Foundation (Palliative Care Unit) would be appreciated.

Visitation

Date
April 23, 2010
Location
 
Time
6 to 9 p.m.

Service

Date
April 24, 2010
Location
 
Time
10 a.m.

Burial / Entombment / Cremation

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April 23, 2010
Sandy Ayers - Pencer Brain Tumor Centre
Dear Irene, I am so sorry to hear about your father passing. He is now back with your mother and they are both looking down at you and your sister. Take care, my thoughts are with you and your sister. Sandy
April 23, 2010
Scott Teichman
Irene and Lesia, I'm so sorry for your loss. I haven't seen much of you over the last couple of years but I'm still deeply saddened at the passing of your father. Walter was a good neighbour and I'll miss him as will my boys. Take care.
April 23, 2010
Melissa Collings
Lesia, Thinking of you at this most difficult time. Hope your cherished memories of your dear Dad give you strength and peace.
April 23, 2010
Karen Azzopardi
Dear Lesia and family: I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and strength in the memories of your father. With heartfelt sympathy, Karen Azzopardi
April 22, 2010
Bridget Ady
Dear Lesia, All my thoughts are with you and Irene. Love, Bridget
April 22, 2010
Sam Marcello
Hi Lesia and Family, I wanted to give you my condolences to you and to your entire family during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you... Sam Marcello
April 22, 2010
Woloszanskyj
We send our condolences to you at this time of sorrow. Keeping you in our prayers. ВІЧНА ЙОМУ ПАМЯТЬ ~ Hania (Iwachiw) & Petro
April 22, 2010
Lucio Schiabel
My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family.
April 22, 2010
Anthony Meloche
Lesia, May you and your family remember and take comfort in the happy times and fond memmories of your father at this difficult time.
April 22, 2010
Fil Amorim
Lesia, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. MI'm sorry for your loss deepest sympathies to you and your sister. Fil Amorim