HARRY GEORGE POLESCHUK

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HARRY GEORGE POLESCHUK It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Harry George Poleschuk of Arborg, Manitoba on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at the Arborg Hospital with loving family by his side. Predeceased by father Paul, mother Lena, wife Bertha, son Barry, sisters Olga Elchuk, Margie Pawlowski and Nancy Novak. Dad leaves to mourn son Larry (Peggy) Poleschuk and grandson Brad Poleschuk of Winnipeg, granddaughter Sheri Riddoch (Keith) and great- granddaughter Sienna of Oakville, Ontario, son Ken Poleschuk of Arborg, grandson Keith (Sheryl) great-granddaughter Emma Poleschuk of Arborg, brother Victor Poleschuk of Winnipeg, sisters Anne Beliga of Winnipeg and Mary (Andy) Prokopchuk of Thunder Bay, Ontario, as well as numerous other family members and acquaintances. Dad was born in Majkow, Poland on March 30, 1923. The family including the older siblings, Olga, Dad, Victor, Anne and Margie immigrated to Canada arriving in Halifax via Gdansk, Poland and Liverpool, England aboard the ship SS Lithuania on April 30, 1930. The family eventually settled in Glenella, MB on a small farm and after a few years relocated to Middlechurch, MB. During the Second World War, Dad enlisted with the Royal Canadian Artillery and after a short period transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy where he served on several warships. He was a member of the Arborg Royal Canadian Legion Branch 161. Mom and Dad were married in Winnipeg in 1947 where Dad was employed as a professional painter. In 1949, Larry was born and Ken in 1953. In 1953, the family moved to Arborg where Dad established a branch of Ideal Produce, an egg and poultry merchant. Son Barry was born in Arborg in 1957 and at this time the family moved to the home on River Road. Dad served on the Arborg Chamber of Commerce in the early 1960s. In 1963, Dad endeavoured to establish a stand-alone Credit Union to replace the small office in the local Co-op store. The project began in an abandoned grocery store and eventually resulted in establishing the building that occupies the present location. It was as the Manager of the Arborg Credit Union that Dad was able to connect with the people of Arborg and surrounding areas and will be remembered most. Dad retired in 1979. He and Mom travelled through the southern United States and eventually relocated to Vancouver Island where they spent many days traversing the island with their motor home. They settled into a home in Comox, BC. When Mom passed away in 1992, Dad moved back to Manitoba, spending time with sister Anne and brother Victor. He eventually moved back to Arborg to live with son Ken where he lived until his death. Dad loved sports, fishing and hunting. He played baseball and softball with the Arborg men's teams and also coached Little League baseball. He was always very supportive of the boys when it came to their sports. As much as Dad loved to golf, he got great joy out of hunting for golf balls and preparing them for yard sales which he was also very fond of. Golf became a passion of his and that passion was transferred to the sons and grandkids who all took up the sport. Dad and Ken spent many a day golfing at Hecla and Inwood and enjoying each other's company. The family wishes to express our sincerest gratitude to the doctors, nurses and all the staff at the Arborg Hospital for the excellent care and compassion provided for Dad in his time of need. Per Dad's wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal funeral service will be held. A private interment will take place at a later date. MACKENZIE FUNERAL HOME ARBORG 204-467-2525 mackhome@mts.net

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 18, 2014