Obituary of STANLEY EMIL JURKOWSKI

STANLEY EMIL JURKOWSKI It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather on October 4th, 2015. Stan will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Elsie, his three daughters, Carol (Scott), Donna (Tom), Diane(David), son in law, Mike and his nine precious grandchildren: Briana (Cody), Lisa, Michelle, Daniel, Adam(Amy), Alison(Tommy), Laura(Ross), Blake and Jared (Alyssa). Stan was predeceased by his beloved daughter, Valerie and by his siblings Louis, Ed, Verna and Karoline and parents Kazmira and Joseph. He is survived by his sisters Cecilia, Louise (Marcel) and sister in law Lorraine and a large extended family. Stan joined the RCAF in 1943 and spent 3 years as Corporal Air Frame Mechanic, mostly in Moncton, NB repairing and flying the aircraft used in the Atlantic Submarine Patrol. Stan was a plumber and pipe fitter at CNR for 42 years until his retirement. He received long service awards from Ottawa for his many years of service in this field. Stan was a member of the Transcona Knights of Columbus Council #3853 serving in many positions, including Grand Knight. He was a charter member of the 4th degree K of C Sir Francis Patrick Kennedy, KSG Assembly, receiving his honorary life membership in 2008. Stan was a charter member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, serving on Parish Council, School Board and Eucharistic Minister. He was also a member of the St. John Cantius Fraternal Aid Society, the Seniors Club, local Union 254, St. John Ambulance Brigade for 20 years and Legion #7. Stan was instrumental in renaming Melrose Park to "Jurkowski Memorial Park" in honor of his parents who were pioneers of Transcona since 1917. Stan took great pleasure in all his grandchildren's interests, attending their extracurricular activities. His grandchildren were the shining stars in his life. His greatest legacy was his life as an honorable and decent man in the truest sense of the words. He was committed to his family and his community and enjoyed life to the fullest by never missing an opportunity to laugh, to dance and to care for people and to enjoy travels with Elsie. We have been truly blessed by the tremendous good fortune to have Stan as our husband, father and grandfather. We ask that you always cherish his life and memory as much as we will and remember him in your prayers. Special thanks to all the nurses and staff on Tower 7 at Deer Lodge Centre for their exceptional care and kindness in looking after Stan, their #1 guy, over the past 3 years. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, October 13th at 10:00 am at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 505 Brewster Street, Transcona. Private family interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice. Forever in our Hearts Rest in Peace