THOMAS POLLAK

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THOMAS POLLAK It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father, dido and uncle, Thomas, on October 21, 2015, surrounded by the love of his family, both near and far, after a brief illness at Seven Oaks General Hospital. Left to cherish Thomas' memory are his wife Mary, and his children, Diane, Sharon (Al), Ernest (Tammy), Pauline (Fred), Paul (Evelyn), and Donna (Al). He will also be fondly remembered as Dido to his 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, as well as numerous family members in the Slovak Republic. He was predeceased by his parents, Jan and Karolina Pollak, a brother, two sisters, and other close family members. Thomas was born on October 3, 1919 in Dubovce, Slovak Republic. He served in the Slovakian Army for four years fighting against communism. He emigrated in 1949, eventually settling in Winnipeg, where he met his future wife and started their family. Thomas was very active in the Slovak community helping to build the first Slovak church in Winnipeg, the Church of Visitation, and volunteered his time singing in the choir and helping with church activities. He was a member of the First Catholic Slovak Union for over 60 years. Dad was a very hard-working man and had a very strong work ethic. He was also very independent and if something needed to be done around the house he was quick to get it done. We would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Seven Oaks General Hospital for their kind and compassionate care for Thomas. Funeral mass to be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John Cantius Church, 846 Burrows Avenue, Winnipeg, with reception to follow. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery (204) 222-3241 Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 24, 2015