JOHN SHACHTAY

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JOHN SHACHTAY December 27, 1918 - October 22, 2016 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of John Shachtay, our Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa, on the afternoon of October 22, at the age of 97. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Victor and Alvin (Christine); daughter-in-law Shirley; brothers, Stan and Kaz; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and many family and friends. He was predeceased by his mother Agnes, his father Andrew, brothers: Mike, Walter, Harry, Joe and Nick; his first wife Sarah, daughters: Gladys and Gloria; his wife Alice; stepsons, Denis and Melvin; step-daughter Florence and granddaughter Victoria. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 1:00 p.m., with viewing at 12:00 p.m. at Gilbart Funeral Home, 309 Eveline Street, Selkirk, Manitoba. Interment to be held at a later date. The family would like to thank Betel Home, EMS and Selkirk General Hospital staff. Donations can be made in John's memory to Royal Canadian Legion Branch #42, 403 Eveline Street, Selkirk, Manitoba, R1A 1N8, in which he was a proud member, or to the Poppy Fund. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Oct 26, 2016

JOHN SHACHTAY On Saturday, October 22, 2016, at the Selkirk General Hospital, John Shachtay, aged 97 years passed away. Full obituary to follow. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

Publish Date: Oct 25, 2016

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 26, 2016