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CONNIE DZIEDZIC
Date of Passing: Oct 20, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCONNIE DZIEDZIC Surrounded by family and friends, Connie Lynn Dziedzic, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 20, 2016 two days short of her 68th birthday. Left to mourn are her mother Olive; brother Richard (Romka); sister Janice Wautier; nieces, Pam Perreault (Mo), Lisa Dziedzic (Chris), Veronica Wautier (Dale); nephew Andrew Wautier (Tearislee); great-nephews, Kieran and Devin Perreault, along with numerous relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her father Walter and brother-in-law Lee. Special thanks to the CancerCare team at HSC and to her faithful friends and relatives, who visited, drove for chemo and medical appointments, went shopping, cooked chicken soup and borscht, sent meals and were always only a phone call away. Special recognition to 'healing companion' bichons Candy and Rocky who stayed at her side 24-7 in this journey. Connie lived her whole life in the North End. She attended St. Nicholas School and was a proud graduate of St. John's High School. She received degrees in Arts and Education at the U of M and in 1967 began a teaching career that spanned over 40 years. She loved hearing about the accomplishments of former students. Connie was a distinguished literacy leader in the Reading Council of Greater Winnipeg for over 30 years and received a Lifetime Membership Award in May 2016. One of her joys was initiating the distribution of the book Love You Forever to babies born in February. She was a lifelong member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church and served as Religious Coordinator for 38 years. Many will remember her for the Christmas Memorial angels. Connie loved her family and friends dearly. She cared for her elderly mother at home. She was the family historian and a delightful travel companion. Connie was there for everyone. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 737 Bannerman Ave with Rev. Isidore Dziadyk, OSBM, officiating. If possible, wear something orange to celebrate Connie's life. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations can be made to the Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter and/or Immaculate Heart of Mary School Student Bursary Fund c/o Lubov SSMI Foundation. Love you forever!!!! Vichnaya Pam'yat! Cropo Funeral Chapel, 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 29, 2016
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Richard, Romka, Janice and families: May your precious memories bring you comfort. You are all in my prayers. May the God of Love and Peace be with you always. Love, Aunt Nedell - Posted by: Aunt Nedell (Aunty) on: Nov 08, 2016
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When I really needed a friend Connie was there for me. During the most difficult time in my life, Connie kept me going. She always knew the right thing to say or do. Connie never questioned or judged. She listened. Connie was my friend and my angel. I will miss her very, very much. Heather Vanginkel - Posted by: Heather van Ginkel (Friend) on: Oct 30, 2016
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Connie was immensely passionate about education and the catechism program at St. Nicholas church. I had the pleasure of being both a student and a teacher in that program. Connie was a guiding light and a faithful inspiration. A truer Christian there was not. The community of our church was enriched beyond measure by her tireless example of service. My heartfelt condolences to her family and friends on this loss. Vichnaya Pamyat. - Posted by: Steven Paschak (Former student ) on: Oct 30, 2016
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We will always remember Connie as a special person who gave so much of herself to the childrens' Catechism and special programs at St. Nicholas Church. Even years later, she always cared about how all the kids, now grown, were doing. May God grant her eternal joy in Heaven, and peace and comfort to her family. - Posted by: Bretecher Family () on: Oct 29, 2016
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When I was growing at Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, there were several pillars of the parish, and one of them was Connie, director of the Catechism program. Connie was a true disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ and devoted child of The Blessed Mother. She was kind and generous with everyone, of whatever age or condition. Her ministry of service extended well beyond her home parish and beyond the Ukraine Catholic community, since she taught for many years in the Catholic School system. I had the great privilege of having Connie as religious educator director when I served as parish priest from 2000 to 2005. She also generously agreed to serve as director of our Church Improvement committee which, at the time, was coordinating elevator and roof-overhall projects. her patience and kindness with the many obstacles in our the way was a testimony to her simple and quiet virtue and her love for her Lord and her fellow men, women, and children. I had the blessing to be able to speak with her, briefly, in August. She was positive and hopeful, as always, but her hope was directed beyond this vale of tears to the life that she now enjoys with the blessed, in God's eternal presence. Zi svjatymy, upokoj, Xryste, dushu raby Tvojei. Vichnaya pam'yat! - Posted by: Father Athanasius McVay (former pastor and friend) on: Oct 29, 2016
