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EMILY GREENAWAY (SLEZAK) (GACZYNSKI) Obituary pic

EMILY GREENAWAY (SLEZAK) (GACZYNSKI)

Born: Aug 22, 1932

Date of Passing: Jan 08, 2021

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EMILY GREENAWAY

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Emily Greenaway (Slezak) (nee Gaczynski) on January 8, 2021, at Grace Hospital after many years of illness and finally of Covid-19.
Emily was predeceased by her parents, Anthony and Anna Gaczynski, husbands, Eugene Slezak, followed by Kenneth Greenaway, brother-in-law Robert Tuck, and in 2019 with deep sadness her son Richard James Slezak in South Korea.
Emily is survived by her daughter Gloria Saesura (Gordon); sister Georgina Tuck; cousin Henryka Choma; daughter-in-law Donna Waverchuk (Kevin); granddaughters, Christina (Nicodemo) and Andrea in Toronto. daughter-in-law Sun Kim, grandson Simon, granddaughter Sam in South Korea, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews.
Emily was born on August 22, 1932 and spent her entire life in Winnipeg. She took great pride and joy in raising her two children and the many accomplishments they achieved throughout their lives. She enjoyed spending her time cheering up those around her, writing heartfelt and inspiring poetry. Emily was a keenly aware and caring soul, Forever missed and beloved.
The family would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Holy Family Home for their care and compassion.
A private interment to take place at a later date.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 23, 2021

Condolences & Memories (2 entries)

  • Along with my Mom and Dad, Nick and Maria Klos, we knew Emily well. Emily was a kind and caring neighbour who lived across the street from Mom and Dad. She was always there to lend a hand, especially after Mom's stroke. We have many good memories of Emily and Ken's friendship. Our sincerest condolences to family members. - Posted by: Bernice Lucas (Friend) on: Jan 23, 2021

  • I knew Emily from St. Anne’s Anglican Church (now St Francis). I often went to visit Emily where she resided. Sadly when I moved from Winnipeg a few years ago I lost touch Loved her poems. I know she struggled with her illness but worked hard to overcome. She would always tell me of her family with pride. Condolences to her family - Posted by: Arlene Egerton (Friend) on: Jan 23, 2021

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