UA Memorial
Passing of UA Local 179 Member John Toporowski
May 21, 2013
TOPOROWSKI, John 1924 - 2013
John
passed away peacefully at the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert, SK on
Saturday, April 13, 2013. He was born October 14, 1924 in Poland and
immigrated to Canada with his family in 1929. John lived most of his
life in Paddockwood on the family farm.
John served in WWII
and was stationed overseas. During the 50's John became a journeyman
plumber. He worked for Botting and Dent in Saskatoon and later for
Centennial Plumbing in Prince Albert until retirement. John enjoyed
outdoor activities such as: listening to birds, watching wildlife and
checking the crops. He was an avid fisherman and hunter.
John is
survived by two brothers Peter (Pat) and Don (Lynn); two sisters Stella
Montesano and Natalie Martin as well as several nieces and nephews. John
was predeceased by his parents Peter and Ksenia Toporowski; a brother
Stanley; two sisters Mary Gill and Helen Stringer; as well as
brothers-in-law Mike Krasowski, John Gill, Henry Montesano, Don Martin
and Eric Stringer.
A sincere thank you to Dr. Rob Ardell and the nursing
staff at the Victoria Hospital for the care and attention that John
received. At John's request there will be no funeral. Condolences may be
sent to the family at www.grays.ca.
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