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LAWRENCE (LORNE) SKOLOVY
Date of Passing: Feb 26, 2022
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LAWRENCE (LORNE) SKOLOVY
1931 – 2022
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Lawrence (Lorne) Skolovy on February 26, 2022 of Springfield, MB.
Lorne was a kind, compassionate, proud husband and family man, who leaves behind the true love of his life of 68 years, Olive (Ollie); daughters, Laurie Muzik and Sharon Doerksen; four grandchildren, Jamie Muzik (Christine), Jennifer Muzik (Spencer), Olivia Doerksen (Rene), Andrea Heppner (Brendan) and three great-grandchildren, George, Grover, Roderick. and special friends, Doug and Olivia Skolny. He was predeceased by two sisters and a brother.
Lorne and Ollie were married in 1954 "when the Lions roared" as he'd say. He was an avid Winnipeg Blue Bomber fan so naturally got engaged to his sweetheart Ollie on a Grey Cup Sunday! They lived in Transcona for 18 years and then relocated back to his roots in Springfield. In 1972, they built their home, where they enjoyed family life, friends, played card games and happy hour!
Lorne was fondly referred to by many friends as "Smiley." He worked at the CNR in Transcona in the accounting department and retired after 35 years at the age of 55. His second career in life, was to maintain his properties, his grass was always cut as if it was a baseball diamond. In his later years, if there was a dandelion, there was a problem!
Lorne loved the simple things in life, animals, country living, golfing and especially snowmobiling. He enjoyed all sports, was a Bomber season ticket holder for 35 years and President of the Ukrainian National Cemetery for 30 years. A few of his regular words of advice were, keep life simple; everything happens for a reason; everything always works out.
We'd like to thank the team at Kin Place Personal Care Home in OakBank for taking such good care of our guy. Dad, Grandpa and Gigi, thank you for the special memories, your legacy will live on through each of us. We love you, forever and always.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Movement Centre of Manitoba – Multiple Sclerosis Program, 1646 Henderson Hwy., Winnipeg, MB, R2G 1N7.
Those wishing to leave messages of condolences may do so by going to Lawrence's memorial page at www.seasonsfunerals.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 05, 2022
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Olive, Laurie, & Sharon We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I know he was a very big part of your lives and you all truly enjoyed spending time with him. He was always a very kind, and gentle man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and your families. Your beautiful memories will live forever in your hearts. Lov Debbie & Keith Lemkey - Posted by: Debbie & Keith Lemkey (Friend) on: Mar 07, 2022
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Lawrence was a favorite cousin and we always enjoyed our visits, especially our last one about six years ago, when we were passing through Winnipeg. Lawrence's sense of humor, generosity, and always positive attitude was a blessing to us all. He will forever be remembered and deeply missed. Ollie, Laurie and Sharon, please accept our sincere sympathies. Vicky and Jim - Posted by: Vicky and Jim Pearse (Cousin) on: Mar 05, 2022
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On behalf of our family, please accept our heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rae and Tracy Skolovy - Posted by: Rae Skolovy (Nephew ) on: Mar 05, 2022
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My late sister Joan knew "Smiley" well. Regards from my sister Amy (Swinton) and myself as we lived across the road from the Ukrainian National Cemetery you made so lovely for so long. Glad his Bombers came thru for him the last two times! - Posted by: Victor Laird (acquaintance ) on: Mar 05, 2022
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He was a great neighbor to all of us! Always helped my dad with snow clearing and always willing to lend a hand with anything! He will be missed! Rest In Peace. - Posted by: Cathy ( Neighbor from back in the day ) on: Mar 05, 2022