CASIMIR PETASKI

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CASIMIR PETASKI
1926 - 2019

After a long, wonderful and fulfilling life of over 93 years, on June 18, we said goodbye to a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Born and raised on the Lockport area farm that his grandfather started in 1904, Casimir was the seventh of 10 children of Ludwig and Polly (Denesiuk). In 1951, Casimir married the love of his life, Mary (Skrypnyk). Together they raised two sons, Dennis and Jim, and proudly farmed potatoes and grains.
Casimir was a hard-working entrepreneurial man who added to their farm income by houses he mortgaged for others and the many years he contracted his services to the Selkirk Weed Control Department, CNR and CPR, which included cutting weeds throughout the Interlake. He was a proud lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus and also served as a Councillor for the RM of St. Clements. Although he led a very busy life, Casimir was also very sociable and took time to relax. He thoroughly enjoyed boating and water-skiing, taking his grandchildren on a cruise, taking road trips, singing, and spending time with family and friends. Later in life, he became an avid reader and enjoyed his time at the library, often taking home history books to read. He also made his special oatmeal recipe and brewed a great coffee, offering to anyone who would join him in what he called the morning meetings.
Even as his body aged, his mind and spirit stayed young and it would be fitting to pass on Casimir's most used phrase when saying good-bye,

"Keep on Smiling, and May the Good Lord Take a Liking to You".

He will be forever missed by his loving wife of 67 years, Mary; sons, Dennis (Kim), Jim (Marianne); grandchildren, Kristin (Ryan), Erin, Allyse (Josh); and great-grandchild Adelyn, who gave him that new sparkle in his eye. Casimir is predeceased by his brothers, Joe and Mike; and sisters, Rose (Bochen), Anne (Onhaiser), Helen (Semenchuk), Mary (Danko) and Blanche (Donachuk); and survived by his sisters, Pauline (Banash) and Angela (Bunio).
A celebration of Casimir's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on June 24 at Gilbart Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Casimir's name to Gaynor Family Regional Library, 806 Manitoba Ave., Selkirk, MB R1A 2H4, or a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be left on his tribute wall at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Jun 22, 2019

CASIMIR PETASKI

Peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, with family by his side at the St. Boniface Hospital, Casimir Petaski, aged 93 years of Lockport, MB, passed away.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk, MB.
Full obituary to follow in Saturday's paper.

Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk
in care of arrangements.

Publish Date: Jun 20, 2019

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 20, 2019, Jun 22, 2019